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

By Tony Polanco Published
This is how I turned a MacBook into my main computer using a USB-C dock and key Mac apps while still keeping my Windows PC for serious gaming.

By Darragh Murphy Last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.

By Tony Polanco Last updated
A listing on a Chinese resale platform may offer a glimpse of an Nvidia N1. Here's what we know.

By Tony Polanco 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.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Acer Swift 16 AI features the world's largest haptic touchpad — but is it too large? I went hands-on with it to find out.

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo is great out of the box, but you can get more from the laptop with these must-have accessories.

By Tony Polanco Published
If you're looking for great MacBook alternatives, here are 5 deals happening right now during the Amazon Big Spring Sale event.

By Tony Polanco Published
Has the $599 MacBook Neo made Chromebooks obsolete? We detail the strengths and weaknesses of Chromebooks to help you choose the right one for your needs.

By Tony Polanco Published
Sony is raising the price of PS5 consoles again. Here's how much each model will now cost globally.

By Tony Polanco Published
Thanks to Parallels Desktop, you can run Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo. However, should you even bother? We tried this ourselves to find out!

By Tony Polanco Published
Amazon just shaved $250 off the MacBook Air M4. Here's why this older model is still a fantastic laptop and why you shouldn't miss out on this deal.

By Tony Polanco Published
There are now three MacBooks to choose from, but which one is right for you? We detail the differences between the MacBook Neo, Air M5, and Pro M5.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Amazon Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25, but you can save right now on some RTX gaming laptops. Here are some of the best deals we've found.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Amazon Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25, but you don't have to wait, as you can save $40 (or more) off the new iPad Air M4 right now!

By Tony Polanco Published
Can the $599 MacBook Neo handle Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil 4? I tested these and three others to find out! Here are the results.

By Tony Polanco Last updated
Some Reddit users reported issues with the site, but it appears to be back to normal.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is a fantastic gaming laptop that can punch above its weight. And right now, it's on sale for $450 off at B&H Photo.

By Tony Polanco Published
Crimson Desert is an ambitious single-player open-world action-adventure packed with visceral combat, insane vertical exploration, and tons of game mechanics.

By Tony Polanco Published
I used the MacBook Neo as my main computer for 48 hours. Here's what I like and don't like about Apple's budget-friendly laptop.

By Tony Polanco Published
Many are wondering if the MacBook Neo's 8GB of RAM cap is enough for modern workloads. To that end, we ran a Chrome stress test to see what the Neo can handle.

By Tony Polanco Last updated
Given the MacBook Neo's 8GB RAM cap, some have wondered if it can handle modern video games. We tested two demanding titles to find out!

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get.

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say.
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