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
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I’m a PC gamer and even I’m impressed by Apple’s latest gaming efforts
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has made slow but steady progress in its efforts to make gaming viable on its various devices, and even I'm impressed.
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How to uninstall Cortana
By Henry T. Casey last updated
Here's how to bid farewell to Cortana, either on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
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The best MacBook accessories for 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are the best accessories you can buy for your MacBook, including chargers, stands, headphones and more.
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How much RAM do I need? Here's how to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
RAM is a vital component of your computer, and knowing how much you require is essential. Here, we explain how much RAM you really need.
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HP OmniBook X review: This Snapdragon X Elite laptop puts MacBooks on notice
By Tony Polanco last updated
The HP OmniBook X delivers the goods thanks to its stellar performance and long-lasting battery life. This Windows laptop is a true rival to the MacBook Air M3.
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Best iPad cases 2024
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
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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.
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The Elden Ring DLC is better than most full-size games — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree can be more challenging than the base game but its difficulty is arguably its best attribute.
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Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) review: Best in class gets better
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) features updated internals but is otherwise identical to its predecessor. Though it’s not innovative, it’s still one of the best Windows laptops out there.
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My favorite 49-inch OLED gaming monitor is $600 off in early Prime Day deal
By Tony Polanco published
One of the best gaming monitors is now on sale for a huge discount thanks this early Prime Day deal.
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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.
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The best mini PCs in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best mini PCs you can buy for family use, gaming, business and home theater are listed here, based on our reviews.
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The iPad Pro 2024 is my favorite tablet — and it’s up to $200 off in this early Prime Day deal
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking to get the iPad Pro 2024, this early Prime Day deal slashes up to $200 off Apple's most powerful tablet yet.
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The best handheld gaming consoles in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.
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The best Android tablets in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.
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The Scuf Nomad mobile controller crushes the Backbone One — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The ultimate mobile controller for iPhone
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Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
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The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.
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The best gaming desks in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.
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The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
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The new HP OmniBook X with Snapdragon X Elite just crushed the MacBook Air M3 in battery life
By Tony Polanco last updated
MacBooks with Apple Silicon set the current standard for laptop battery life, but some of the Copilot+ PCs we've tested have just surpassed them.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 review: The best Surface in years
By Tony Polanco last updated
An OLED display and Snapdragon X Elite power make this a winner
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Get a Steam Deck for less than a Switch thanks to this amazing sale
By Tony Polanco published
The original 64GB and 512GB Steam Deck are now on sale for 15% off. Make sure to act fast before stock runs out!