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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Windows Recall: How it works, how to turn it off and why you should
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft backpedals after well-earned backlash over Recall
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The best gaming monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
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MSI laptops at Computex 2024 are all about AI and the latest Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point chips
By Alex Wawro published
MSI brought laptops packing the latest AMD and Intel chips to Computex 2024, and they're all about AI features. Here's what you need to know about the cutting edge of AI laptops coming from MSI.
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Nvidia is all in on AI at Computex 2024 with new Copilot features and tools
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia unveiled a slew of new features and dev tools aimed at making AI easier to use on its graphics cards. Here's all the features you need to know about.
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My car has a secret menu, and I hate it—here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
New cars come with a lot of tech onboard, but I never guessed there'd be cheat codes for secret features.
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Spacetop G1 — I just went hands on with the world’s first screen-free AR laptop
By Alex Wawro last updated
Not yet ratedA pair of attached AR glasses mean this laptop is for your eyes only
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I've tried the new AI features of Copilot+ PCs and I'm (mostly) impressed - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of AI in Windows 11, and it's only available on Copilot+ PCs (for now?)
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I interviewed Microsoft's Surface exec about Copilot+, the future of AI in Windows and how Apple factors in
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's Pete Kyriacou opens up about Copilot+ PCs, AI in Windows and Apple's competition
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Best laptops for video editing in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.
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Best laser printers in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
If you want the best blend of print quality and low-cost printing, laser printers are where it's at. See our favorites to find the best laser printers out there.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 release date, price, specs, Copilot and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft has just announced the Microsoft Surface Pro 10. Here's everything you need to know about the company's new 2-in-1.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 price, release date, specs and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here’s everything you need to know about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, which Microsoft unveiled in March as the first Surface "AI PC" to hit the market.
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Microsoft Build 2024 preview — AI laptops, Copilot, Windows 12 and what else we expect
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's what we expect Microsoft to unveil at Build 2024
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Microsoft now says your PC is in need of ‘repair’ if you’re not using Bing with Edge
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft has a new app which markets itself as a utility tool for Windows, but one of its "repair tips" is to go back to using Bing with Edge.
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Apple unveils eye tracking, music haptics and more for iPhone in big accessibility push
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is adding a boatload of accessibility features to your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro headset this year. Here's everything you need to know!
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iPad Pro 2024 benchmarks: Here’s how Apple’s M4 chip performs
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new iPad Air and Pro tested: Here's how fast the M4 actually is, and how it compares to other tablets and laptops. Spoiler: It's good.
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US crackdown on Huawei intensifies as Intel, Qualcomm lose licenses to ship chips to the Chinese hardware giant
By Alex Wawro published
The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked licenses for Intel and Qualcomm to ship some chips to Huawei, likely in response to lawmakers' fears of the Chinese tech company's AI laptops.
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Acer Aspire Go 15: This $300 laptop is a killer value
By Alex Wawro last updated
This $299 Windows 11 laptop is a great workhorse for the money
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Apple ‘Let Loose’ event announcements — new iPad Pro M4, iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro and latest news
By Jeff Parsons last updated
Apple introduced us to a new iPad Pro and iPad Air during its May 7 "Let Loose" event, alongside new accessories and an all-new M4 chip. Here's everything you need to know.
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iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022: Here’s everything that’s new
By Alex Wawro published
Here's what sets the M2 iPad Air apart from the old model
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I review PCs for a living and this $300 laptop does more than an iPad for less
By Alex Wawro published
The $300 Acer Aspire Go 15 is a great budget laptop that does more than an iPad for less.
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Best photo printers of 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Photo printers come in all shapes and sizes, from full-sized multifunction printers to portable models that fit in your pocket. Here are the very best photo printers we've reviewed.
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The best business laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go. These are our top picks, from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more.