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

The best gaming desks in 2026
By Adam Schram Last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people
By Tony Polanco Published
RecommendedThe Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 offers strong performance and long battery life. However, its high $1,949 asking price is a lot to ask for the average consumer.

I’ve been gaming for 25 years and these are the best PC controllers in 2026 worth your money
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Give your PC the controller it deserves when playing FPS, RPGs, platformers and more with the best PC controllers worth your money.

I just finished Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — and it’s my new favorite Lego game
By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a charming Arkham-style adventure that perfectly blends brick-smashing fun with classic Batman nostalgia.

9 laptop accessories under $50 I'd buy with my own money right now
By Tony Polanco Published
Laptops let you get work done while you're out and about, but you can get more out of them with accessories. Here are the best accessories you need.

AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 upscaling to older Radeon RX GPUs — this is huge
By Tony Polanco Published
AMD just revealed its plan to bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to its Radeon RX 7000 in July and to RX 6000 early in 2027. Here's why this is a big deal for gamers.

I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right
By Tony Polanco Published
The Alienware 15 gaming laptop is a relatively affordable machine that delivers a smooth gaming experience with some necessary compromises.

Googlebooks vs. Chromebooks: Biggest differences explained
By Tony Polanco Published
Google's newly announced Googlebooks seem like the next evolution of Chromebooks. Here are all the biggest differences between these laptops.

Google announces high-end Googlebook laptops to compete with MacBooks — here's what you need to know
By Tony Polanco Published
The new Googlebook laptop line is driven by Google Gemini and should act as a bridge between Android devices. Here's everything we know so far.

PS5 Pro vs gaming PC: Which one is the best bang for your buck right now?
By Tony Polanco Published
The PS5 Pro is pricier than ever, but it arguably delivers better price-to-performance than a comparable gaming PC. This comparison details why.

Steam Machine leak suggests 4 different models — and a queue system to stop scalpers
By Tony Polanco Published
Valve is reportedly prepping 4 Steam Machine models, along with a reservation queue to curb scalpers and bots, but there's no news on pricing.

9 best MacBook Neo accessories for under $50 you need right now
By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo is a fantastic laptop out of the box, but you can get more use from it with some accessories. Here are the best accessories for under $50.

I’m a keyboard warrior, but the ReMarkable Paper Pure’s tactile feel is making me want to start handwriting again
By Tony Polanco Published
The new ReMarkable Paper Pure is a fantastic digital paper tablet that's a great fit for anyone who loves handwriting or wants to go back to that lost art form.

I spent two weeks with the Razer Blade 16 (2026) — and it’s a serious gaming laptop powerhouse
By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Blade 16 impresses thanks to its slim design, gorgeous OLED panel, and strong gaming performance. While expensive, you’re getting a true premium gaming experience.

I just tested the HP EliteBoard G1a — and it’s like a modern Commodore 64
By Tony Polanco Last updated
The HP EliteBoard G1a might look like a keyboard, but it's actually a full Windows PC. While unique and functional, it's for niche use cases.

We gave this RTX 5070 gaming laptop 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review — and it's $500 off right now with a 15-inch OLED display, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
By Tony Polanco Published
The Lenovo Legion 5i is one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops, and it's on sale for $500 off right now at B&H Photo.

Steam Controller launch live — hands-on report, and latest stock updates from Valve
By Rory Mellon Last updated
Valve's new Steam Controller launches today, and we've got the latest news, hands-on impressions, and the important buying information.

Apple MacBook Ultra: Everything we know so far
By Tony Polanco Published
Rumors suggest that the MacBook Ultra could be a higher-end laptop than the MacBook Pro. Here's everything we've heard about this laptop so far.

I just tested the new Steam Controller — and it's the only PC gamepad I'll ever need
By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Steam Controller is arguably the best PC game controller for Steam users, thanks to its ergonomic design and high degree of customization.

I just spent 48 hours with the Steam Controller — here's my honest verdict
By Tony Polanco Published
I tested the Steam Controller for 48 hours to see if it lives up to the hype. Here's what I think of Valve's latest peripheral.

I just tested this $5,500 dual-screen gaming laptop with RTX 5090 power — here's what happened when I ran two games at once
By Tony Polanco Published
Is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo worth $5,500? I tested this dual-screen gaming laptop by running two games simultaneously to see if it’s a beast or just a gimmick.

I just tested the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and its refresh rates are insane
By Tony Polanco Published
RecommendedThe LG UltraGear 27GX79B-B impresses with its high refresh rates. While it’s fast and offers high HDR brightness, it’s only for competitive gamers.

Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU gets 12GB VRAM — here’s why it's a game-changer
By Tony Polanco Published
Nvidia has officially announced the RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. This could be a huge win for mid-range gaming laptops.
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