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 cheap tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.
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The best Samsung tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best Samsung tablets you can buy, which are some of the best Android tablets on the market.
![MacBook Air 15-inch M3 on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ajc3ezCTN4FGz2vF4LpQn9-320-80.jpg)
Best laptops 2024 tested — July top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops we recommend based on our own hands-on testing and review, from ultraportable and Chromebooks to big, beefy gaming laptops.
![Kindle Paperwhite 2021, our pick for the Best Kindle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rk8kTyhqxwoY7PASjghQwR-320-80.jpg)
The best Kindles in 2024 — our top picks
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.
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The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
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Japan breaks Internet speed record by hitting 402 Tbps, so fast you could download Elden Ring in a millisecond
By Alex Wawro last updated
Japanese researchers have set a new internet speed record using standard fiber optic cables paired with new amplification technologies.
![A photograph of the Logitech MX Keys Mini in light gray, positioned on a stone slab with a blue wall in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCb36ukg7u2bH5FWYG2ZxQ-320-80.jpg)
Best keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
![Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review unit on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KmxxjMs7kaA84EDJ68ZJGH-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review: My favorite business laptop of the year (so far)
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Lenovo Slim 7 is available at Costco for $999, and that's a great deal for this 14-inch Windows 11 laptop with an OLED touchscreen. This Lenovo Slim 7 review will show you why.
![MSI Codex R2 gaming pc on a desk playing Cyberpunk 2077](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4wjhLzTpCQACiXRASRhkbN-320-80.jpg)
I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing
By Alex Wawro published
Who knew a bag could be this cool?
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
![MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — comparison shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnUiE6MFp6k6suUAyhe7DG-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
![Microsoft Surface Pro 11 on a desk.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQk8Y5QykafztgPUZocCGH-320-80.jpg)
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
If you want a laptop that transforms into a tablet (or vice versa), these are the best we recommend
![Dell XPS 15 OLED review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6xzqkHtmXGZYsFMo83Bc7A-320-80.jpg)
The best touchscreen laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best touchscreen laptops on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing.
![Logitech MX Master 3 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nepXJzZTzW8kbbbnkhqDW6-320-80.jpg)
The best mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
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Best tablets for kids in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best kid-friendly tablets around, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
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Best student tablet in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Louis Ramirez last updated
From the iPad to the Surface Go, here are the best student tablets for heading back to school.
![Lenovo Chromebook Duet review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7S5rJjTLwYLArD3G3UQiEB-320-80.jpg)
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024 - our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
![Dell XPS 16 vs MacBook Pro 16-inch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9BXuHtaKLShajaNw7ruEA4-320-80.jpg)
Apple is handling AI so much better than Microsoft I may ditch Windows for macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's mad dash to throw AI into everything is starting to make this lifelong Windows fan feel like biting the bullet and switching to Macs.
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Best laptops for college students in 2024 — tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best laptops for college students going back to school, in person or remote, priced for a variety of budgets.
![Best Chromebooks leading choice Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HeaY6wB36NvAjv2Ca8P8Jj-320-80.jpg)
The best Chromebooks in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks.
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The best iPads in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now.
![Lenovo Yoga 9i on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bkiUV6zzNf3x3GLPdCwyZ-320-80.jpg)
The best Lenovo laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Lenovo laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
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iOS 18 has me excited for AI in a way I never expected
By Alex Wawro published
AI is everywhere in tech, but after seeing iOS 18 demos at WWDC 2024, I think this is the real start of AI going mainstream and becoming ubiquitous.