Tony Polanco
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
HP Omen Transcend 14 review: A stylish gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco last updated
Billed as the "world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop," the new HP Omen Transcend 14 is a gaming laptop that doesn't look the part.
If Xbox wants to survive, it needs a handheld — here’s 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
The Xbox brand has struggled for years, but a proper gaming handheld would renew interest in the brand, ensuring its survival.
Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 vs Dell XPS 14: Which laptop wins?
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell XPS 14 wants to take on the MacBook Pro 14-inch M3, but does it have what it takes to win? We compare the two flagship laptops to find out.
I've been testing the HP Omen Transcend 14 — and it's my favorite gaming laptop of the year so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is one of the most impressive gaming laptops we've tried this year — here's why.
The best gaming desks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.
The best gaming keyboard in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
Amazon Big Spring Sale slashes $500 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 9
By Tony Polanco published
The Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 is almost over but you can still save big on the Microsoft Surface Pro 9.
What's the point in PS5 Pro if I can't play GTA 6 in 60 fps on it?
By Tony Polanco published
Reportedly leaks surrounding the PS5 Pro have made the rounds and analysts are weighing in --- with one saying Sony's rumored console might not be able to run GTA 6 at 60fps.
How to watch all the Godzilla movies
By Tony Polanco published
Godzilla has been a film icon for 60 years and his popularity has only grown in recent years. If you want to watch or rewatch every Godzilla movie, here's where you can stream them.
The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Microsoft Surface Pro 10 vs Surface Pro 9 — these are the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 promises to improve on its predecessor — here are all the major upgrades.
How to watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase has arrived — here's how to watch it.
Microsoft Surface Pro 10 — meet Microsoft’s first AI laptop
By Tony Polanco published
The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 has finally arrived. While it isn't a revolutionary refresh, its Meteor Lake chip and improved webcam are welcome additions.
Microsoft Surface event 2024 — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6, Copilot and everything else we expect
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft will hold a digital event on March 21 focused on Windows, Copilot and Surface — this is what we expect to see.
Huge Amazon Big Spring Sale deal slices $500 off this 49-inch gaming monitor
By Tony Polanco published
One of our favorite curved gaming monitors just got its largest discount ever during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
Tom's Guide answers: What ports do you really need on your next laptop?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Does using a laptop docking station make up for the fact that laptops have fewer and fewer ports these days? Tom’s Guide staffers weigh in on this tricky question.
MacBook Pro OLED — everything we know so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
Rumors surrounding OLED MacBook Pros have been ramping up recently — here's what we've heard.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is helping me mourn the loss of Akira Toriyama
By Tony Polanco published
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot might not be a great game but it's an excellent interpretation of the series' world — and a fantastic way to honor the late Akira Toriyama.
Best student computer in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.
I wanted to like the MSI Claw — and then I tested it
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Claw is now available. Though there's a lot to like about it, the handheld doesn't yet live up to its potential — here's why.
MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review: A small wonder
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 isn't all that different from its predecessor but its M3 processor makes it the most powerful MacBook Air yet. This is now arguably the best Apple laptop for most people.
The best portable chargers and power banks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Need to keep your devices going while you're on the go? The best portable chargers to keep them juiced up.