
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

Best all-in-one computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
I've reviewed PCs for decades, and I think these are the best all-in-one computers for families, students and professionals, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

This RTX 5080 gaming laptop is the most fun I've ever had reviewing a PC — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a beast that delivers a new grade of gaming performance

I review over 200 laptops each year: here are the best laptops of 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on testing dozens of models from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft and more.

Best gaming laptops in 2025: our top picks 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 reviews.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend

The best laptops under $500 in 2025: our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops under $500 I've reviewed, and they include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows 11 laptops and 2-in-1s.

Next-gen Intel Arc GPUs could take on Nvidia RTX 50-series with this big upgrade
By Alex Wawro published
A new job listing suggests Intel's next-gen GPUs will include GDDR7 RAM, something only Nvidia's 50-series GPUs currently offer.

9 MacBook keyboard shortcuts you need to know first
By Alex Wawro published
These are the most important and useful macOS keyboard shortcuts that every Mac owner should know.

Best Mac apps in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review Macs for a living, and I think these are the best of the best Mac apps you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.

15 top Windows 11 tips everyone needs to know
By Alex Wawro published
I reviewed Windows 11 and have used it for years—here are my top 25 tips for making the most of it.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review
By Alex Wawro published
The well-designed Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is a jack-of-all-trades creator laptop that's equally great for work and play. Whatever you do, the gorgeous OLED touchscreen will make it look fantastic.

The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
I think these are among the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines and everything in between.

Microsoft turns 50: 25 best and worst moments
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft turns 50 on April 4, and to mark the occasion we're looking back at all the highs and lows of this influential company.

Microsoft's 50th anniversary Copilot event interrupted by protesting employee: 'You have blood on your hands'
By Alex Wawro published
"I hear your protest" said Microsoft Copilot CEO Mustafa Suleyman

The best Kindles in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best Kindles and e-readers on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

The best laptops for battery life in 2025: 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.

Microsoft Copilot: What it is and how it works
By Alex Wawro published
All your Microsoft Copilot questions answered

Microsoft Copilot+ PCs are getting a big upgrade this month — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft Copilot+ PCs packing AMD, Intel or Snapdragon chips are getting new features this month. Here's what's coming, when to expect it and why you should care!

I tested Acer's SpatialLabs 3D monitor and I don't know whether it's great or a gaming gimmick
By Alex Wawro published
I've been gaming in glasses-free 3D all week on the Acer Predator SpatialLabs 27 3D monitor, and sometimes it's great...but there are some headaches you should know about, too.

The best Samsung tablets in 2025: Our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Samsung tablets we've reviewed, in a range of prices and sizes to fit a variety of budgets.

The best wireless mouse in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
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.

I just played games on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs and it feels like the future — here's why I'm not buying one
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of DLSS 4 gaming on Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and I'm impressed, but I still wouldn't buy one. Here's why.
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