Alex Wawro
Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering the movers and shakers in both industries for media outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat and PC World magazine. A lifelong PC builder, he currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to printers, keyboards and mice. If you plug it into a PC, he's probably the person to talk to.
Latest articles by Alex Wawro
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The best tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Apple to Android to Windows and even Chrome, no matter what kind of tablet you're shopping for we can recommend a great one based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.
![Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) review unit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JcdSZZcvciD6NLrdaNopL4-320-80.jpg)
The best Windows laptops in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
![Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) running Cyberpunk 2077.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9DG5J9qLzaTgnyMoM3Vk4A-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming laptops in 2024 — tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on review.
![macOS Sequoia tiling feature on MacBook](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Drb2dZtfE8XKBdzrVkdUiZ-320-80.jpg)
I just tried the best new feature in macOS Sequoia — this will make your life so much easier
By Alex Wawro last updated
One of the most useful and subtle new features in Apple's macOS Sequoia is window tiling, which makes it easier to quickly organize apps on and windows on your desktop. Here's how!
![Apple iMac M3 review unit on desk, our top pick for best all-in-one computers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TuBDexrUnuYdbrbkhM4ofX-320-80.jpg)
Best all-in-one computers in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best all-in-one computers for families, students and professionals, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
![iPhone mirroring on macOS Sequoia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Juu9XHZZoEDiTy6j89SHxY-320-80.png)
How to set up iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sequoia has a new iPhone Mirroring feature that lets you see and interact with your iPhone's home screen right on your Mac desktop. Here's how to set it up.
![Alienware Aw5520QF](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NvvGNwtPPDChtS7zPH5eaE-320-80.jpg)
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
5 tips to make the most of your new MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
Just got a new MacBook? Here are our top five tips for what you should do right away, whether it's the latest MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
![Dell XPS 15 OLED review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p2AAM9PAbSaFEi6DctuFHM-320-80.jpg)
Best laptops for engineering students in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.
![Acer Aspire 5 (2022) open on a table showing windows 11 desktop, one of the best laptops under $500](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7y2FjTQDzKCeDBPESnPv3W-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops under $500 in 2024 - our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
![MacBook Air 15-inch M3 on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ajc3ezCTN4FGz2vF4LpQn9-320-80.jpg)
Best MacBook in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, from the ultraportable MacBook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro.
![Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review unit on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DWkGk4gTtV8j68FkjhTmBZ-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: No MacBook Pro moves like this
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a smart improvement on the original, adding more power under the hood and more ports on the sides without compromising the versatility of its unique sliding display.
![Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 open on desk, one of the best budget laptops you can buy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HeaY6wB36NvAjv2Ca8P8Jj-320-80.jpg)
The best budget laptops in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
![Windows 11 laptops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sg8oYbwZnoppMSnNnDWhNj-320-80.jpg)
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 Pro offers some features you don't get with Windows 11 Home, but it costs over $60 more. Here's what you need to know when deciding which version to buy.
![Best printers headline image showing someone pulling a freshly-printed color page off a Brother printer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/woZfr9X4ncDUGcGoEQQj3P-320-80.jpg)
The best printers in 2024 — our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best printers we recommend for every need and budget, backed up by our expert hands-on testing and reviews.
![macOS Sequoia public beta running on an Apple MacBook Pro M3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EUbnQu8pkXbfYQRf25WdpT-320-80.jpg)
macOS Sequoia public beta is out now — 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
The public beta of macOS Sequoia has finally arrived. If you're willing to check it out early, here are five features you should try first.
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How to download the macOS Sequoia beta
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple will release macOS Sequoia in the fall of 2024, but those who want an early sneak peek can check out the macOS Sequoia beta right now.
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macOS Sequoia: Apple Intelligence upgrades, new features, release date and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's macOS Sequoia includes some much-needed upgrades and a bit of AI in Apple Intelligence. Here's everything you need to know about it.
![macOS Sequoia beta running on a MacBook Pro M3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3sk6LmmbJdVXHMKEmbikjd-320-80.jpg)
macOS Sequoia hands-on review
By Alex Wawro published
Not yet ratedWhat's here is pretty promising, but the biggest upgrades are still MIA
![HP OmniBook X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AiUsNdrjcnVpxSnTmyppnM-320-80.jpg)
Snapdragon X chips finally make Windows laptops competitive with MacBooks — here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows laptops have long taken a back seat to MacBooks when it comes to battery life, but Qualcomm's latest laptop chips are changing the game — and our lab tests prove it.
![MacBook Air 15-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch, two of the best laptops for battery life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZwaY3R7o9Y8KtVuJfdogR-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for battery life in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the longest-lasting laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
![Apple Studio Display shown side on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mdpQa3QuvKgXJTQUnEjusS-320-80.jpg)
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Here's our list of the best monitors for a MacBook Pro, whether you're looking for something portable, curved, gaming-oriented or optimized for pro work.
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
Best 13-inch laptops in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 13-inch laptops offer a good mix of power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.