Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

Meta Connect 2025 LIVE — Meta Ray-Ban Display, Oakley Meta Vanguard sport glasses and more
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Meta is preparing for a new era of smart glasses

The Xbox PC app now gives you access to all your Windows games — launch titles from Steam, Epic Games and more
By Tony Polanco published
You can now launch Steam games and titles from other launchers in the Xbox PC app. Here's how it works.

iPadOS 26 is here — 5 features to try first
By Tony Polanco published
iPadOS 26 is now available for iPads that support the updated operating system. Here are 5 features you should try first.

iPadOS 26 review: Your iPad is more Mac-like than ever — and that’s great news
By Tony Polanco published
iPadOS 26 is here and it's a game-changer for productivity.

My favorite dual mode gaming monitor is now on sale for $300 off at Best Buy
By Tony Polanco published
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B is a 45-inch OLED gaming monitor offering two refresh rates. It's on sale now at Best Buy for $300 off.

I review mechanical keyboards for a living and this is what I think of Reddit’s top picks
By Tony Polanco published
Reddit has a lot of keyboard recommendations. Here's what I think of them as a keyboard reviewer of 5-plus years.

PS6 could be up to 8x faster than PS5, according to new spec leak
By Tony Polanco published
An alleged PS6 spec leak reveals new information about Sony's next console, including CPU, GPU and RAM configurations. The leak also claims the PS6's possible release date.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

I’ve played 1000s of hours on over 100 gaming laptops — here are the best gaming laptops that I’d personally recommend
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Act fast! This Dual Mode gaming monitor is $200 off at Best Buy
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for a Dual Mode gaming monitor, you should take advantage of this Asus ROG Swift 32 deal that can save you $200!

The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

I just tried the upgraded GeForce Now cloud gaming — and I'm seriously impressed
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia just updated its GeForce Now cloud-based gaming platform with RTX 5080 performance, sharper resolution, and a larger game library.

PS6 won’t abandon physical games, claims new report
By Tony Polanco published
It appears that Sony won't abandon physical games for its next-gen console, as a new rumor claims the PS6 will feature a detachable disc drive, similar to the PS5 Slim.

I played Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and it could be my next big fighting game — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls closed beta gave us a taste of what to expect from the upcoming fighting game. Here's what I thought of the experience.

Act fast! The MacBook Air 15-inch M4 is on sale for its lowest price ever
By Tony Polanco published
Right now, the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is $200 off at Amazon. That's the lowest price ever for this laptop!

I bought Silksong just because of the hype — here's my impressions after the opening hours
By Tony Polanco published
The entire gaming community is talking about Hollow Knight: Silksong, so I decided to buy the game to see what all the hype is about. Here's what I think.

I just saw Lenovo's wild laptop concept that can rotate from landscape to portrait mode — and I want one now
By Tony Polanco last updated
During IFA 2025, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept, which is a 14-inch laptop with a rotatable display.

I went hands-on with the Lenovo Legion Go 2 — I love the OLED panel, but I’m worried about the price
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Lenovo Legion Go 2 could be a fantastic gaming handheld thanks to its OLED panel, ergonomic design and powerful components.

Lenovo just unveiled a concept that combines a laptop stand with a USB dock
By Tony Polanco published
During IFA 2025, the company unveiled the Lenovo Smart Motion Concept, which is more than a simple laptop stand.

Act fast! This RTX 5060 gaming laptop is $500 off for a limited time
By Tony Polanco published
Right now, B&H Photo is selling a Lenovo Legion 5i RTX 5060 gaming laptop for $500 off. This is a limited-time deal, so you'll want to act fast!

Lenovo Legion Go 2 images just leaked — here’s what they tell us
By Tony Polanco published
Reported leaked images of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 reveal many of the upcoming handheld's key specs and features.

I review monitors for a living — and these are 11 Labor Day deals I recommend
By Tony Polanco last updated
Labor Day is almost here, which means you can save a lot of money when shopping for a new monitor. Here are some of the best sales happening right now.

I test gaming monitors for a living — here’s what I think of Reddit’s top recommendations
By Tony Polanco published
I test gaming monitors for a living, so I decided to go on Reddit to see what its community thought were the best products in this category. Here's what I think of their choices.
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