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

New smart ring aims to put an AI assistant on your finger - here's how it works
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Stream Ring aims to put an AI assistant you can talk to on your finger

Dell's new gaming PC is a wolf in corporate sheep's clothing — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Dell Tower Plus is the new branding for Dell's XPS desktops, and with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 onboard our Dell Tower Plus review unit is great for gaming (even if it doesn't look it).

Windows 10 is dead, but it's not all bad: 5 Windows 11 laptops that actually feel like an upgrade
By Alex Wawro published
Upgrading to Windows 11? These laptops make it worth your while

Forget Clippy — meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is rolling out roughly a dozen new features for Copilot across Edge, Windows and the Copilot iOS app. Here's what they'll let you do, from learning new languages to planning group trips.

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Boox Note Max Review: A versatile e-paper tablet that runs Android—at a high price
By Alex Wawro published
More like an e-paper Android tablet than an e-reader

Windows Copilot is about to get a lot more powerful - here's what's coming
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 is about to get a heaping spoonful of new AI features

Best touchscreen laptops in 2025: Our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best touchscreen laptops we recommend, based on our hands-on testing and reviews. Of all the laptops we use, these are the ones we most love to touch.

Dell 16 Premium review: I want to love this gorgeous Windows ultraportable, but 3 things hold me back
By Alex Wawro published
There's a lot to love about the new Dell 16 Premium, but also some things I hate

5 laptop accessories that make long flights more fun and productive
By Alex Wawro published
Hopping on a plane with a laptop in the near future? Here are some great gadegets that can upgrade your flight experience, courtesy of someone who reviews laptops on the go for a living.

Best portable printers in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Portable printers are better than ever, and these are the best portable printers we've tested all year for business, personal and on the go use.

Best student tablet in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Louis Ramirez last updated
From the iPad to the OnePlus Pad to the Surface Pro, here are the best student tablets for anyone heading back to school.

I've tested 100 monitors and these are the best ones for work, gaming and everyday use
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out the best monitor for your desk, whether it's for work, gaming, entertainment or anything in between.

The best iPads for kids in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best iPads to give your kids

I replaced my work laptop with the biggest Android tablet you can get — here's what happened
By Alex Wawro last updated
It's actually pretty good!

Get ready to 'vibe work' in Microsoft Office with new AI agents — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is adding new AI agents to Word and Excel that let you tell a chatbot what documents to generate or what edits to make, and it should just do it. Here's how it's meant to work.

5 things I wish I knew about Windows 11 when I upgraded from Windows 10
By Alex Wawro published
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These simple tips should help make your time with Windows 11 a lot more enjoyable.

Microsoft just gave Windows 10 users a lifeline, but there's a catch — here's how to know if you qualify for free extended updates
By Alex Wawro published
Way to go, Europe
5 Windows 10 features that Windows 11 does way better
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Five good reasons to look forward to Windows 11

TSMC's new 2nm chip will reportedly cost 50% more — get ready for more expensive laptops and phones
By Alex Wawro published
AMD, Apple, Nvidia and others may have to raise prices yet again

Nvidia, Intel team up to build hardware: Here's why that's huge for PC gaming
By Alex Wawro last updated
Nvidia and Intel are teaming up to build new chips for data centers as well as gaming laptops. Here's what that means for you.

Windows 10 End of Life guide: How to delay, avoid or survive the switch to Windows 11
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and after that it will become increasingly unsafe to use. Here's how to delay, avoid or survive having to upgrade to Windows 11.

macOS Tahoe is live now: 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Apple has released the latest version of macOS, and it's available for free on your Mac or MacBook. Here's some tips on how to get started!
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