Latest articles by Alex Wawro
The best tablets under $500 - our top picks tested and rated
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.
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review: This is the Cadillac of Kindles
RecommendedThe most expensive Kindle yet lets you read and write in color
This space-age keyboard has one cool feature that's been a game-changer for my productivity
I like the way it moves
Think you're a spreadsheet wizard? You ain't seen nothing 'til you've watched the Excel World Championships — here's how
You come for the king, you best not misclick
Just got a new Mac? Load it up with killer apps for 77% off in Cyber Monday deal
Just got a new MacBook, or sprucing up an old one? For a limited time, some Mac app developers have bundled their apps together at up to 77% off, making now a great time to buy!
Windows turns 40 — here's the 20 best (and worst) moments in Windows history
Windows marks its 40th birthday on Thursday (November 20), so to mark the occasion we thought it'd be fun to remember all the highs (and lows) of Windows through the years!
The best laptops under $500 in 2025: our top budget picks
These are the best laptops under $500 we've reviewed (based on our hands-on testing) and they include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows 11 laptops and 2-in-1s that won't break your budget!
Framework Laptop 16 (2025) review: My favorite laptop gets better with RTX power
Editor's ChoiceThe most repairable and upgradable gaming laptop gets RTX 50-series power
5 macOS apps I install first on every MacBook I review
Just got a new MacBook, or reinstalling macOS to spruce up your old Mac? I've been there, and I have some tips and guidance on which (free!) macOS apps are the most useful for a modern Mac user.
7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review
From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because they make me more productive, versatile and comfortable on my PC.
New smart ring aims to put an AI assistant on your finger - here's how it works
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
RecommendedThe 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
Upgrading to Windows 11? These laptops make it worth your while
Forget Clippy — meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release
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
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
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
Windows 11 is about to get a heaping spoonful of new AI features
Best touchscreen laptops: our top picks
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
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
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
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 tablets: our top picks
From the iPad to the OnePlus Pad to the Surface Pro, here are the best student tablets for anyone heading back to school.
I replaced my work laptop with the biggest Android tablet you can get — here's what happened
It's actually pretty good!
