Articles by: Alex Wawro

Windows 11 — here's why there's already a backlash

By Alex Wawro

With Windows 11 floating around online, longtime fans are upset with the new design changes put forward by Microsoft, with many design cues looking similar to Apple's macOS.

PS5 owners can now sign up to beta test new features — here’s how

By Alex Wawro

Those lucky enough to find a PS5 can now sign up for a sneak peek at new features and system updates.

Windows 11 release date, features and latest news

By Imad Khan, Alex Wawro

Microsoft appears ready to launch Windows 11 on June 24. Here's everything you need to know.

MacBook Pro 2021 M1X could launch in August, claims leaker

By Alex Wawro

A leaker says to expect new MacBook Pros in the summer, though with the global chip shortage, that rumored launch may not happen.

Windows 11 leaks in full online — here's your first look

By Alex Wawro

A leaked build of the next version of Windows that appeared online reveals a redesigned UI and the return of Widgets. Here's what could be coming next week.

Google just made a major service free as it takes on Slack and Microsoft Teams

By Alex Wawro

Google aims to get Gmail's billions of users hooked on its new remote collaboration tools. Now, anyone with a Gmail account can use Google Workspace.

macOS Monterey is finally making Macs better at gaming — here’s how

By Alex Wawro

Adaptive-Sync support arrives on select Macs with Monterey, enabling buttery-smooth framerates in games.

Asus' new Gundam-themed motherboards demand you pick a side: Gundam or Zaku?

By Alex Wawro

You can build your PC inside a case styled like Char's Zaku II, now that Asus' Gundam-themed components have arrived stateside.

Best all-in-one computers in 2021

By Brian Westover, Alex Wawro

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

The best mini PCs in 2021

By Brian Westover, Alex Wawro

The best mini PCs you can buy for family use, gaming, business and home theater are listed here, based on our reviews.

macOS Monterey has exclusive M1 features — Intel Macs left in dust

By Alex Wawro

From Live Text to Spatial Audio, some macOS Monterey features won't be available on older Intel-based Macs.

macOS Monterey: 5 new features that will make your life easier

By Alex Wawro

Of all the changes in macOS Monterey, these are the ones that could make your Mac experience run more smoothly.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 review

By Alex Wawro

Great battery life and a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen make the Galaxy Book Pro 360 a good 2-in-1 for students or creatives.

How to download the macOS 12 Monterey developer beta

macOS Monterey developer beta — how to download it right now

By Alex Wawro

Here's how to get the macOS Monterey developer beta. But be advised, unless you are a developer, you should wait for the public beta of macOS Monterey coming next month.

macOS Monterey new features, release date, beta and compatibility

macOS 12 Monterey new features, release date, beta and compatibility

By Alex Wawro

It's official: macOS 12 will arrive as macOS Monterey — here's what we know so far about new features.

The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2021

By Alex Wawro

If you like a laptop that transforms into a tablet, or vice versa, these are the best ones to buy.

Thousands of Tesla Model 3 and Y cars recalled — check if yours is one

By Alex Wawro

Potentially defective first- and second-row seat belt fasteners may be present in thousands of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go revealed: Price, specs, release date and more

By Alex Wawro

Samsung's new ARM-based Galaxy Book packs Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip and optional 5G connectivity.

New version of Windows 10 coming June 24 — what to expect

By Alex Wawro

Here's what to expect when Microsoft reveals "what's next for Windows" in a livestream later this month.

Alienware X15 is a stunningly thin gaming laptop with RTX 30 power

By Alex Wawro

Alienware's new gaming laptops pack discrete Nvidia GeForce GPUs into chassis that get nearly as thin as a MacBook Air.

The 10 best Xbox Series X FPS boost games to play

By Marshall Honorof, Rory Mellon, Alex Wawro

Xbox FPS Boost is available for about 100 games, and the Tom's Guide staff has highlighted 10 of our favorites.

iPad Pro 2021 won't let you use its full power — here's why

By Alex Wawro

Despite packing as much as 16 GB of RAM, Apple's iPad Pro 2021 still won't let third-party apps use all its power.

Apple iMac 2021 review (24-inch)

By Alex Wawro

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite challenges iPad — for a much cheaper price

By Alex Wawro

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite could attract a lot of interest from tablet buyers on a budget — here are its top features.

Acer just reinvented the 3D laptop with this new prototype

By Alex Wawro

The 2D/3D prototype laptop is part of Acer's new SpatialLabs initiative, and the company aims to seed it out to Unreal Engine developers.