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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MacBook Pro M3 battery life tested — this blows everything else away
By Alex Wawro last updated
The new MacBook Pro M3 laptops are remarkably long-lived, outlasting some of the best laptops on the market—but not the best MacBooks.
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Windows 11 Copilot could be a game-changer for how I work — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows Copilot + Voice Access could revolutionize PCs for me
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Apple October Event recap: M3 MacBook Pro, new M3 iMac and all the ‘scary fast’ news
By Jason England last updated
Here's everything we learned at the Apple October 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, where we met the new Apple M3 chip family and the new iMac and MacBook Pros they power.
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Apple ‘Scary Fast’ event — all the new products we expect to see
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's all the Macs we expect Apple to launch on Monday's 'Scary Fast' event, which kicks off Monday October 30th at 5 PM Pacific.
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Microsoft CEO sees AI-powered Copilot as 'like the Start button' of Windows
By Alex Wawro last updated
"[Windows Copilot] completely changes, I think, the user habits" said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a recent chat with Qualcomm's CEO that could give us a hint of what's to come in Windows.
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macOS Sonoma lets you turn any website into an app you can dock — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma gives you the ability to turn any website into an "app" you can dock and open like any other. Here's how to do it, and what the benefits are.
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Apple reportedly spending $1 billion a year on AI — here’s what it could bring your iPhone and more
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is reportedly planning to spend $1 billion a year on generative AI, which means you should expect to see ChatGPT-like features showing up in iOS, iPadOS and macOS down the road.
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Everything needs a Dark Mode now that OLED is everywhere
By Alex Wawro published
Dark mode is more critical than ever in the age of HDR and OLED, so why don't more major sites and services offer it? Here's how our computing editor avoids getting blinded in 2023.
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How to use Windows 11 Copilot — here's what you can do with AI
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want to do more with your Windows PC? Follow our straightforward guide to how to access Windows 11's brand-new AI chatbot.
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Intel debuts new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs without raising prices
By Alex Wawro published
Intel's new Raptor Lake desktop chips refresh the line with a fresh set of CPUs that are slightly more powerful and slightly cheaper than last year's models.
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This smartwatch does everything I want from an Apple Watch for just $30
By Alex Wawro published
This $30 open-source smartwatch isn't as powerful or as capable as the Apple Watch, but it works with my iPhone 13 well enough and does everything I want it to for hundreds of dollars less.
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Apple iMac 2021 review (24-inch)
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's 24-inch iMac is a slender, speedy machine packing great speakers, an excellent webcam, and a beautiful screen.
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Windows 11 finally gets RGB lighting controls - here's how to use them
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 finally gets a menu for controlling your PC's RGB lighting, though it's a bit anemic at launch. Here's how it works, and how to make the most of it.
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macOS Sonoma release date, new features and everything you need to know
By Alan Martin last updated
macOS Sonoma is the latest version of macOS. Here's what you need to know.
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Windows 11 update with Copilot just dropped — here's what it's like to use Microsoft's AI assistant
By Alex Wawro published
You can now download the latest Windows 11 update to get access to the new Copilot assistant as well as new features in File Explorer, Paint and more. Here's how.
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macOS Sonoma is out now — how to download and 3 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma is out now, and supported Macs can download it today to start checking out all the new features. Here's how.
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macOS Sonoma review: Welcome upgrades
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's macOS Sonoma update delivers a slew of useful upgrades, including a new Game Mode, desktop Widgets and a more capable Safari.
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3 Microsoft PowerToys I install on every new PC—and you should too
By Alex Wawro published
Supercharge your Windows PC with these free Microsoft tools
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How to use video screensavers in macOS Sonoma
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma update comes with a suite of new screensavers you can use. Here's how to access them on your Mac.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs MacBook Pro M2: What should you buy?
By Alex Wawro published
How does Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Studio 2 stack up against Apple's 14-inch 2023 Pro? Find out in this blow-by-blow breakdown of what's on offer in these two pro-grade laptops.
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Microsoft Surface Event news: Surface Laptop Studio 2, Windows 11 Copilot and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft revealed new uses of AI in Windows 11 and new Surface devices
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: Price, specs, release date and more
By Alex Wawro published
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 updates some key internals but is otherwise identical to its predecessors, which might be a good thing if you love these low-cost productivity laptos.
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Microsoft Surface Event — here’s everything we expect
By Alex Wawro published
Here's what Microsoft is likely to show us at Thursday's event