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

Best laptop stands in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you need a little boost for better ergonomics or want a 360-degree rotating workstation for peak productivity, the best laptop stands can help you work more comfortably.

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.

The best mouse in 2025 — our 9 top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.

AMD claims its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU outperforms Nvidia’s RTX 4070 laptop GPU — here are the numbers
By Tony Polanco published
AMD has just unveiled gaming performance benchmarks for its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU — which could cause serious trouble for Nvidia.

I write for a living — and this AI transcription software is a true game changer
By Tony Polanco published
Transcribing interviews can be a headache, but this AI transcription software can help simplify the process.

Doom: The Dark Ages is a heavy metal album cover come to life — and I can’t wait to play it
By Tony Polanco published
Doom: The Dark Ages has all the makings of being 2025's most intense first-person shooter. Here are 5 reasons I can't wait to play it.

Best cheap gaming mouse in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap gaming mouse depends on your PC setup, your hand shape and your gaming preferences.

I swapped my controller for an arcade stick — and fighting games will never be the same
By Tony Polanco published
Most fighting games work well with standard controllers, but if you want the next best thing to playing them in arcades, you'll want an arcade stick. One of the best is the Mayflash F700 Elite.

The best cheap gaming headsets in 2025 — our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
There are the best cheap gaming headsets to get a competitive edge on a budget.

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.

Nintendo Switch 2 — 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed and features notable upgrades over its predecessors. Here are some of the major upgrades for Nintendo's upcoming console/handheld hybrid.

The best gaming keyboard in 2025: Tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.

Best keyboards in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

I tried LG's bendable 5K2K OLED gaming monitor and it's officially the screen of my dreams
By Tony Polanco published
LG makes fantastic gaming monitors but the upcoming UltraGear GX9 45GX990A might be its best one yet.

The best Android tablets in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

I’m stoked for the new Alienware Area-51 laptops — and it's not just for their Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming laptops packing Nvidia RTX-50 series cards are coming soon, and the Alienware Area-51 machines could be the most impressive ones available.

I wasn’t planning on building a new gaming PC but the RTX 5080 just changed my mind
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50-series cards could give us a good excuse to upgrade or build an all-new PC. Here's why the RTX 5080 seems so compelling.

The best gaming handhelds of CES 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
CES 2025 has showcased some stellar gaming handhelds. Here are the best ones we've seen.

The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go S offers a more budget-friendly handheld that could be a Steam Deck killer.

Alienware’s new Area-51 laptops have landed — here’s what you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Alienware is bringing back its classic Area-51 brand for its new PCs — and they pack serious power.

Dell XPS is dead — Dell just rebranded its entire PC lineup
By Tony Polanco published
Dell has rebranded some of its iconic PC and laptop brands — here are the new names.

I’m a Nintendo Switch 2 skeptic but this one rumored feature might change my mind
By Tony Polanco published
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors are abundant, but this one rumored feature could be a game-changer for skeptics.
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