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, Mark Spoonauer Published
We just reviewed Apple's new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro. Any questions to help you decide which one to buy? We can answer them!

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro isn’t revolutionary, but its M5 Pro-driven performance, epic battery life, and sleek design make it a fantastic premium laptop.

By Tony Polanco Published
The new MacBook Air M5 offers strong M5 performance and better wireless tech. Though it’s a modest spec bump, it’s an overall great laptop for most.

By Tony Polanco Published
The $599 MacBook Neo is very affordable, but should you get a refurbished MacBook Air M2 instead? We break down all the key features to help you decide.

By Tony Polanco Published
Rising RAM prices are killing budget PC gaming. A new report predicts entry-level rigs at $2,000+ by 2028, potentially pushing gamers to consoles or cloud.

By John Velasco Last updated
Amazon experienced technical difficulties according to users who were trying to view products and shop online. It's also causing issues with the Amazon app.

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 have just been announced, but which laptop is right for you? We detail the key differences to help you decide.

By Tony Polanco Published
MacBook Neo vs. iPad 11: Which $599 Apple device is the better value? We break down the biggest differences to help you decide which budget device to buy.

By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo is enticing thanks to its $599 starting price. However, you'll have to live with various compromises. Here are some of this laptop's trade-offs.

By Tony Polanco Published
With Apple just announcing the new MacBook Air M5, we compare it to the previous model to see what's different.

By Tony Polanco Last updated
Apple has just announced the latest versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops. Here's everything you need to know.

By Tony Polanco Published
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a business 2-in-1 convertible offering an ultraportable design, fast performance and long-lasting battery life.

By Tony Polanco Published
At MWC, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go Fold Concept. Here are my hands-on impressions of this unique foldable gaming handheld.

By Tony Polanco Published
Nvidia GTC 2026 kicks off on March 16 and promises to reveal the company's latest AI announcements and more. Here's what we can expect.

By Tony Polanco Published
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed more on the next version of PSSR along with the first game to utilize the PS5 Pro's upgraded AI upscaling tech.

By Tony Polanco Published
While Nvidia's latest earnings report shows growth across the board, the company saw a decline in gaming revenue quarter-over-quarter.

By Tony Polanco Published
Resident Evil Requiem succeeds thanks to its polished gameplay, superb graphics, and engaging story. It has everything fans want from the beloved action-horror franchise.

By Tony Polanco Published
With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

By Tony Polanco Published
A recent report shows that RAM prices are finally easing up in Europe, but what does this mean for the US? Here's what we know.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Steam Deck might be unavailable, but there are other similarly priced alternatives you can buy instead. Here are 3 of them.

By Tony Polanco Published
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta brings a long-awaited iPhone feature to the Mac. Plus, the sunset begins for Intel-based apps.

By Tony Polanco Published
Apple is holding an event on March 4, and a new rumor claims we could get a week's worth of announcements around it. Here's what we've heard.

By Tony Polanco Last updated
Rumors concerning a cheap MacBook have begun ramping up just ahead of Apple's March 4 event. Here are 3 things that could make this laptop stand out.
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