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 Windows laptops in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
Surface Laptop 6 vs M3 MacBook Air: Which is right for you?
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft just showed us the Surface Laptop 6, and it's priced to compete with Apple's MacBook Air M3. But how well do they really stack up? In this guide we'll show you!
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.
The best 15-inch laptops in 2024
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.
Microsoft Surface event recap — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 and Copilot news
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Microsoft unveiled a new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business users in an enterprise-focused livestream. Here's everything you need to know, even if you know nothing about business.
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.
The best iPads for kids in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best kid-friendly iPads you can buy, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
The best Samsung tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best Samsung tablets you can buy, which are some of the best Android tablets on the market.
The best Kindles in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best Kindles and e-readers on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Tom's Guide answers: What ports do you really need on your next laptop?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Does using a laptop docking station make up for the fact that laptops have fewer and fewer ports these days? Tom’s Guide staffers weigh in on this tricky question.
I sat in Sony's car of the future, and it's lacking more than legroom
By Alex Wawro published
For starters, there's no door handles
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
Google I/O 2024 dates announced — here's what to expect
By Alex Wawro published
Google's annual developer conference is happening again in May, where we expect to see the reveal of new Android features and devices.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
The best monitors in 2024
By Alex Wawro, Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
How to remap the Copilot key on Windows 11
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 has a Copilot key built in, but sometimes you want to move it around. Here's how to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11, using the versatile Microsoft PowerToys.
MacBook Air M3 benchmarks — here’s how it compares to MacBook Pro and Windows
By Alex Wawro published
The new MacBook Air M3 models are in our testing lab right now, and we have the latest results hot and ready for you! Here's how fast these Apple M3 MacBooks really are.
My new favorite wrist rest is a mouse — or is it the other way around?
By Alex Wawro published
The Rollermouse Pro Slim from Contour Design is a PC peripheral that centers a mouse beneath your wrists (in the form of the Rollerbar), giving you a potentially ergonomic alternative.
Windows 11 Copilot just got a major upgrade — here’s all the new skills
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft is upgrading Windows Copilot with new plugins and skills this month, so get ready for it to be a little more capable starting today - here's how.
Intel wants its chips inside 100 million 'AI PCs' by 2025
By Alex Wawro published
Intel representatives have laid out plans to ship 100 million 'AI PCs' with Intel Core Ultra chips in them by 2025. This is a big deal because you're about to see them everywhere.
Lenovo brought a transparent laptop to MWC 2024 that merges 'real and virtual' with AI help - here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Lenovo debuts a sci-fi transparent display laptop prototype with AI powers
3 things that will make using your laptop way more comfortable
By Alex Wawro published
These 3 accessories will instantly improve your experience using a laptop. I know because I use them, and I talked to a certified ergonomic assessment specialist to verify they're good for you.
Google Gemini temporarily halts AI-generated images of humans amid uproar
By Alex Wawro published
Gogole has temporarily blocked its Gemini AI chatbot from generating images of humans after an online uproar over its historical inaccuracies.