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

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!

How to download macOS Tahoe
By Alex Wawro published
Apple has finally released macOS Tahoe, and it's a free upgrade for all supported Macs. Here's how to know whether you qualify and how to upgrade to macOS Tahoe!

Apple macOS Tahoe review: Apple Intelligence and Liquid Glass upgrades are a winning combo
By Alex Wawro published
A new look and smart upgrades make Tahoe easy to recommend

I ditched my iPhone for an Android foldable: 3 things I love and 2 things I hate
By Alex Wawro published
After more than a decade, I switched from an iPhone to Android; here's how it's going.

The best tablets under $500 - our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best budget tablets don't feel like it, and these are the best slates we've tested and reviewed that you can buy for $500 or less.

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 tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Android to Apple to Chrome and yes, even Windows, we can recommend the best tablet for you based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.

The best Apple Pencil alternatives in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
We found the best Apple Pencil alternatives for every budget.

The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

5 things to consider when buying a laptop, from a pro laptop reviewer
By Alex Wawro published
Whether you're going back to school or back to the office, I have some hard-won advice on what to look for when buying a new laptop for yourself or someone you love.

Best 15-inch laptops in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 15-inch laptops straddle the line between power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.

Best laser printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laser printers offer great print quality at a low cost

If there's one laptop you could buy for life, it's this one - here's why
By Alex Wawro last updated
Only Framework could actually pull it off

5 Tips To Get Your MacBook Ready To Go Back To School
By Alex Wawro published
Taking a MacBook back to school with you? Run down this quick checklist to make sure it's in tip-top shape first.

I review mice for a living, and this is my favorite mouse company of 2025
By Alex Wawro published
I've been reviewing PCs and PC accessories for years, and after testing a few Elecom mice over the last year and change, I've become a believer in this Japanese mouse maker. Here's why.

The best printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best printers we recommend for every need and budget, backed up by our expert hands-on testing and reviews.

The best Steam games in 2025
By Darragh Murphy, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Steam games include intense first-person shooters, epic RPGs, classic adventure games and engrossing simulations.

I review Macs for a living: 5 ways macOS Tahoe has made me more productive
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's latest version of macOS isn't even released yet, but after testing out the macOS 26 Tahoe beta version all summer, I'm getting excited about using the final release.

5 apps I use to turn my iPad into the ultimate workstation
By Alex Wawro published
I've been dreaming of being able to work from just a tablet for years, and with these five apps I can finally ditch my laptop and travel with just an iPad. Here's how.

I review iPads for a living — here's 15 iPad shortcuts I can't live without
By Alex Wawro published
These shortcuts help me get more done on my iPad with less work

5 questions to ask yourself when buying a PC, from someone who reviews them for a living
By Alex Wawro published
Shopping for a new PC? Before you start building a wishlist or pricing out parts, ask yourself these five simple questions from an experienced PC reviewer.

I review Windows laptops for a living, and these are the best keyboard shortcuts I found on Reddit
By Alex Wawro published
Be more productive and become a Windows 11 power user by mastering these useful keyboard shortcuts, which have been hand-selected from the most recommended shortcuts on Reddit.
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