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
I review gaming laptops for a living — and I’d recommend these 7 over a PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
A gaming laptop has more to offer than a PS5 Pro — these are 7 machines worth considering over Sony's console.
Best keyboards in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is awesome on the ROG Ally X — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus ROG Ally is arguably the best way to play Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the go.
iPadOS 18 is live now — how to download and 5 features I'd try first
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 has officially launched. This is how you download it, along with some of the features you should try first.
iPadOS 18 review: The best iPadOS update yet
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 brings a handful of Apple Intelligence features and a host of customization options, making this a more personalized iPad experience.
iPadOS 18: Everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
iPadOS 18 promises to be the best yet thanks to several new features that make using the tablet feel more intuitive.
I’ve been a PlayStation fan for over 20 years — here’s why I’m skipping the PS5 Pro
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro promises to be the most advanced PlayStation console yet, but even lifelong fans might want to hold off on buying one.
PS5 Pro — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro should be the best PlayStation yet, but should you buy it? We detail reasons you might want to get this system along with a couple of reasons why you might not.
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.
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.
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.
PS5 Pro announced — release date, specs, price and preorders
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro — here's what it can do and how much it will cost.
Google Chrome just got 3 big upgrades for dealing with tabs — here's what's new
By Tony Polanco published
Google has just announced several updates and features coming to Chrome that will make it easier for you to organize and access your tabs across your phone or PC.
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: What should you buy?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro is more of a laptop replacement than ever, but is it better than the MacBook Air?
PS5 technical showcase set for September 10 — PS5 Pro launch looks imminent
By Tony Polanco published
Sony has just announced a PS5 technical showcase livestream for September 10. Could we finally get our first glimpse of the rumored PS5 Pro?
Best of IFA 2024: Our 12 top gadgets from the show
By Jason England, Kate Kozuch, Tony Polanco last updated
IFA 2024 gave companies from around the world the chance to show off their latest wares. Here are the 11 best gadgets of the show.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 hands-on review: A stunning Lunar Lake laptop
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is one of the first Lunar Lake laptops and promises to give Qualcomm and Apple notebooks competition in performance and battery life.
We just benchmarked the Snapdragon X Plus — this is a big deal for budget laptops
By Tony Polanco last updated
Qualcomm's new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor seems promising for budget laptops, based on these performance test results - here's why.
Snapdragon X Plus — release date, AI features, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus promises to deliver faster AI performance over its competitors — here's what we know.
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B review — it’s like two gaming monitors in one
By Tony Polanco published
240Hz or 480Hz? Why not both?
Intel Lunar Lake — release date, performance, AI enhancements and more
By Tony Polanco published
Intel unveiled more information about its upcoming Lunar Lake laptop chip — Qualcomm and Apple are on notice.
This 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is the one gadget I can't leave home without — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The ESR HaloLock MagSafe foldable charger is the ultimate travel companion for keeping your Apple devices charged.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series: Price, specs and everything we know
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards are the company's most powerful GPUs yet — here's what you need to know.
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