
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

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.

Microsoft is all in on AI at Build 2025: 3 things you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
AI was all anyone could talk about at Microsoft's annual developer conference

Microsoft Build 2025: All the big AI news announced
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's everything Microsoft announced at its AI-focused developer event

Acer's going all-in on OLED laptops at Computex 2025
By Alex Wawro published
Acer is unveiling a slew of new Windows ultraportables packing OLED touchscreens, Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and all sorts of cutting-edge features. Here's what you need to know.

This $65 mouse helped me take living room PC gaming to the next level - here's how
By Alex Wawro published
PC gaming on the couch has always been a hassle for me, but this cheap handheld mouse has been a game-changer — here's why.

This gaming chair has been a game-changer for my productivity – here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I've never been happier to spend all day behind a desk

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.

Best computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro takes a page from Apple's playbook, and I couldn't be happier
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro 11 is smaller, cheaper and less powerful than last year's Surface Pro. But it's also a big improvement in one key way. Here's why.

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

Microsoft unveils smaller, cheaper Surface Pro and Surface Laptop — everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready for smaller, cheaper Surfaces

I just saw the future of computing — and it makes me a believer in AR smart glasses
By Alex Wawro last updated
Spacetop grows up

Nvidia's DLSS is a game-changer for PC gaming - here's how it works
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia's DLSS technology has been a game-changer for PC gaming, making it fairly easy get better performance at virtually no cost. Here's everything you need to know about how to use it.

I was skeptical of RTX 50 GPUs but now I'm a believer — here's why
By Alex Wawro last updated
After experiencing DLSS 4, I have seen the light

This RTX 5080 gaming laptop is the most fun I've ever had reviewing a PC — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a beast that delivers a new grade of gaming performance

Best gaming laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.

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 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend

The best laptops under $500 in 2025: our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops under $500 I've reviewed, and they include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows 11 laptops and 2-in-1s.

Next-gen Intel Arc GPUs could take on Nvidia RTX 50-series with this big upgrade
By Alex Wawro published
A new job listing suggests Intel's next-gen GPUs will include GDDR7 RAM, something only Nvidia's 50-series GPUs currently offer.

9 MacBook keyboard shortcuts you need to know first
By Alex Wawro published
These are the most important and useful macOS keyboard shortcuts that every Mac owner should know.

Best Mac apps in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review Macs for a living, and I think these are the best of the best Mac apps you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.

15 top Windows 11 tips everyone needs to know
By Alex Wawro published
I reviewed Windows 11 and have used it for years—here are my top 25 tips for making the most of it.
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