Alex Wawro

Alex Wawro

Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering both for outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat, and PC World magazine. He currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to keyboards and mice. 

Articles by: Alex Wawro

Logitech MX Master 3 shown in profile, as befits our top pick for best wireless mouse

The best wireless mouse in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading your everyday carry, here are our picks for the best wireless mouse on the market.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

By Alex Wawro published

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 offers strong performance, impressive audio and very good battery life, but the design is starting to feel a bit stale.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet review

Best Chromebooks for kids in 2022

By Alex Wawro, Florence Ion published

The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at all price points.

Best gaming monitor top pick the Razer Raptor 27

The best gaming monitors in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

Whether you want high resolutions or fast framerates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.

logitech g915

Best wireless keyboards in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best wireless keyboards for school, work or gaming, based on our hands-on testing and expertise.

MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) review unit sitting on a coffee table

MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) review

By Alex Wawro published

Apple's MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) is an across-the-board improvement that delivers best-in-class performance, especially with M1 Max.

Mac Mini on a desk

Mac Mini 2022 — everything we know so far

By Alex Wawro published

All signs pointed to a new Mac Mini last year, but we're still waiting for an updated computer. Here's what we've heard about when that wait could end.

iPad 2021 in hand

The best cheap tablets in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.

all-in-one computer on a table, in keeping with this list of the best all-in-ones you can buy

Best all-in-one computers in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

Here are the best all-in-one computers, including picks for designers, video editors, and professionals.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet main screen

The best Amazon Fire tablets in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best Amazon Fire tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

best laptops for video editing

Best laptops for video editing in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

The best laptops for video editing are light, powerful, and long-lived, with great screens. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.

best monitors

The best monitors in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.

iPad 2021 propped up on kickstand

The best iPads for kids in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

Here's our guide to the best kid-friendly iPads you can buy, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or 10

How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or 10

By Robert Irvine, Alex Wawro published

God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Apple iMac 24-inch

Apple iMac 2021 review (24-inch)

By Alex Wawro published

Apple's 24-inch iMac is a slender, speedy machine packing great speakers, an excellent webcam, and a beautiful screen.

Black Friday laptop

Best student computer in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

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

MacBook Air vs Pro - Apple Silicon

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?

By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer published

Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.

Best MacBook: Pro vs Air

Best MacBook in 2022: Find the best MacBook for you

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, including both Apple's M1 models and Intel versions.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 (one of the best laptops) sitting on a patio table

The best laptops in 2022: 20 top picks tested and rated

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.

Apple M2 chip

Apple M2 chip benchmark results are in — and Apple's done it again

By Alex Wawro published

The results are in, and this chip is fast, beating the old M1 across the board and even trumping Intel's latest chips.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review

The best budget laptops in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 open in keyboard cover on desk, facing left

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 review: A new standard for Android tablets

By Alex Wawro published

This is what a premium Android tablet should be

iBuyPower Y60 review unit on desk hooked up to Acer Predator gaming monitor

iBuyPower Y60 review

By Alex Wawro published

The iBuyPower Y60 is an eye-catching gaming PC that plays games well while showcasing what's inside to full effect.

Best laptops for engineering students

Best laptops for engineering students

By Alex Wawro published

With beefy components and portable designs, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.

Best business laptops top pick, the thinkpad nano, on a desk

The best business laptops in 2022

By Alex Wawro published

The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go. These are our top picks, from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more.

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