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
Best keyboards in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
I upgraded my Framework Laptop CPU to Meteor Lake in an hour: here’s 3 things I learned
By Alex Wawro published
Swapping out laptop CPUs is easier than it sounds — if you own the right laptop
Apple tipped to launch the smallest Mac mini ever with M4 Pro
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is working on a new Mac mini M4 that's due out at the end of 2024, and if what we're hearing is true, it will be smaller than ever before and powered by the new M4 Pro chip.
How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10
By Alex Wawro last updated
God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Is Apple Intelligence a game changer or gimmick?
By Ryan Morrison published
Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac over the next year and some speculate it will change how we use computers forever, but what do Tom’s Guide staff think?
I tried Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia — here’s my take on the new AI features
By Alex Wawro published
The pros and cons so far
How to record audio in macOS Sequoia Notes
By Alex Wawro published
Record and transcribe audio right in Notes with macOS Sequoia
I just tried the best new feature in macOS Sequoia — this will make your life so much easier
By Alex Wawro last updated
One of the most useful and subtle new features in Apple's macOS Sequoia is window tiling, which makes it easier to quickly organize apps on and windows on your desktop. Here's how!
How to set up iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sequoia has a new iPhone Mirroring feature that lets you see and interact with your iPhone's home screen right on your Mac desktop. Here's how to set it up.
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
5 tips to make the most of your new MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
Just got a new MacBook? Here are our top five tips for what you should do right away, whether it's the latest MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: No MacBook Pro moves like this
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a smart improvement on the original, adding more power under the hood and more ports on the sides without compromising the versatility of its unique sliding display.
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 Pro offers some features you don't get with Windows 11 Home, but it costs over $60 more. Here's what you need to know when deciding which version to buy.
macOS Sequoia public beta is out now — 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
The public beta of macOS Sequoia has finally arrived. If you're willing to check it out early, here are five features you should try first.
How to download the macOS Sequoia beta
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple will release macOS Sequoia in the fall of 2024, but those who want an early sneak peek can check out the macOS Sequoia beta right now.
macOS Sequoia: Apple Intelligence upgrades, new features, release date and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's macOS Sequoia includes some much-needed upgrades and a bit of AI in Apple Intelligence. Here's everything you need to know about it.
macOS Sequoia hands-on review
By Alex Wawro published
Not yet ratedWhat's here is pretty promising, but the biggest upgrades are still MIA
Snapdragon X chips finally make Windows laptops competitive with MacBooks — here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows laptops have long taken a back seat to MacBooks when it comes to battery life, but Qualcomm's latest laptop chips are changing the game — and our lab tests prove it.
Japan breaks Internet speed record by hitting 402 Tbps, so fast you could download Elden Ring in a millisecond
By Alex Wawro last updated
Japanese researchers have set a new internet speed record using standard fiber optic cables paired with new amplification technologies.
I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing
By Alex Wawro published
Who knew a bag could be this cool?
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
Apple is handling AI so much better than Microsoft I may ditch Windows for macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's mad dash to throw AI into everything is starting to make this lifelong Windows fan feel like biting the bullet and switching to Macs.
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