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
Thunderbolt 5 promises faster charging and more — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
Thunderbolt 5 promises significant advantages over Thunderbolt 4.
Doh! M3 MacBooks reportedly delayed until next year
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors have long suggested we'd get M3 MacBooks in October 2023. However, a new rumor claims otherwise. Here's what we know.
iPhone 15 Pro gets ray tracing — all the games coming to the new iPhone
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced a slew of big games coming to iPhone 15 — here's what you can expect.
The Logitech Reach could be the webcam of the year — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The newly announced Logitech Reach articulating camera might be the best thing to happen to webcams yet — here's what we know.
I test gaming laptops for a living — 3 I'd pick and 1 I'd skip
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming laptops can be just as useful as a big gaming rig. Here are three machines I'd recommend and one I'd avoid.
I just tested the strangest OLED gaming monitor of the year
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Corsair Xeneon Flex ticks all the right boxes for a gaming monitor, but its signature feature is too cumbersome for me — here's why.
Watch out, Apple Vision Pro — Meta and LG teaming up on new Quest Pro headset
By Tony Polanco last updated
A new report claims that Meta and LG are partnering for the next Meta Quest Pro — here's what we know.
The 3 best gaming laptops that are also great for work
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for a great gaming laptop that's equally adept for work, we've got three fantastic suggestions — along with an honorable mention.
The Legion Go looks like a Steam Deck killer — but it needs this one thing
By Tony Polanco published
We're impressed by the Lenovo Legion Go so far but it needs to nail down this one aspect to truly put it above the competition.
Corsair K70 Max review
By Tony Polanco published
The Corsair K70 Max has a familiar design but its programmable magnetic switches arguably make it the company’s best keyboard yet.
New M3 MacBooks reportedly skipping Apple September event — here's what we know
By Tony Polanco published
According to a new report, Apple won't announce M3 MacBooks during its upcoming September 12 event. Here's what we've heard.
Starfield global launch times — here’s when you can play around the world
By Tony Polanco published
Starfield's global launch is imminent — this is when the Xbox exclusive will be playable worldwide.
I'm a tech and gaming journalist — and I've finally achieved my perfect desk setup
By Tony Polanco published
As a journalist, podcaster, and gamer, I needed a desk setup to accommodate all my needs — and I've finally completed the ideal setup.
Netflix is now testing cloud gaming on TVs, PCs and Macs — what you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
Netflix just launched a limited beta test for its cloud games — this is everything we know.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name hands-on review
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a return to form for the Yakuza series — here's what we think of it so far.
Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally vs AyaNeo 2S — which handheld wins?
By Tony Polanco published
In this face-off, we compare the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and AyaNeo 2S to see which is the best handheld console out of the three.
Lenovo Legion Go vs Steam Deck: Which gaming handheld could win?
By Tony Polanco published
The rumored Lenovo Legion Go will be another Steam Deck competitor, if it exists. Here's how the handheld could stack up against Valve's device.
Microsoft Event September 21: New Surfaces, Windows 11 AI Copilot and more
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft's annual Surface event will likely happen on September 21 — here's what we know.
How to restore Chrome downloads to bottom of screen
By Tony Polanco published
A recent Google Chrome update moved download notifications to the top of the screen. Not happy with the change? We'll show you how to move downloads back to the bottom.
Windows 11 update will let you uninstall Microsoft bloatware — what you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25931 features numerous updates, including the ability to uninstall more baked-in Windows applications.
I’ve used the Asus ROG Ally for 2 months — here’s what I think now
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Asus ROG Ally delivers impressive performance and sharp visuals but it's still flawed in several ways — these are my thoughts on the handheld two months later.
Chromebooks are getting a big upgrade to boost your productivity
By Tony Polanco published
Google is currently testing a new feature in the Canary build of ChromeOS 118 that could be a game-changer. Here's what you need to know.