Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

I just tested the Kindle Scribe — and it will be hard going back to the Paperwhite
By Tony Polanco published
The new Kindle Scribe just became my favorite Kindle ever

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.

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.

I just tested the new Kindle Scribe — and it’s now my go-to Kindle
By Tony Polanco published
The Kindle Scribe (2025) might not be the best note-taking e-reader available, but it still delivers a phenomenal reading experience thanks to its sharp 11-inch display and comfortable design.

Rumor claims Xbox wants to bring older Xbox games to PC and handhelds — here's what we’ve heard
By Tony Polanco published
A new rumor claims that Xbox is making an effort to expand backward compatibility of older titles to platforms like PC and gaming handhelds.

Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam?
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft has improved gaming on Windows this year but it has even bigger plans for 2026.

I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.

Best Black Friday iPad deals LIVE heading into Cyber Monday — iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The hottest Black Friday Apple iPad deals are still happening with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Save big on all the latest iPads.

I've found the 14 best Black Friday iPad deals — lowest prices on iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday hasn't officially started, but online vendors are already slashing the price of iPads. Here are some of the best early Black Friday iPad deals happening now.

The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday
By Tony Polanco published
The PlayStation Portal can now stream thousands of PlayStation games, and it's also on sale for $20 off thanks to this Black Friday deal.

I played the Dragon Quest VII remake early, and it's just become my most anticipated JRPG of 2026
By Tony Polanco last updated
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is shaping up to be one of the best JRPG remakes yet. Here are our hands-on impressions of the upcoming game.

I’m a Windows user — and these are 5 upgrades I want from Windows 12
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft hasn't announced Windows 12, but it's a safe bet we'll eventually see a successor to Windows 11. Here are 5 upgrades that could make the next Windows truly useful.

Best gaming laptops that I personally recommend after years of testing and thousands of hours of play
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.

I played Metroid Prime 4 and this Switch 2 shooter was absolutely worth the wait
By Tony Polanco published
We got to play almost two hours of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we're already looking forward to more. Here is our hands-on preview of Nintendo's highly anticipated shooter.

SanDisk's new 'Plug-and-Stay' flash drive gives your laptop an extra 1TB of storage in a tiny design for just $119
By Tony Polanco published
This new SanDisk USB flash drive is so small that you can leave it connected to your PC or laptop all day.

I might ditch my gaming PC for the Steam Machine — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Valve just announced the Steam Machine, and if its claims are true, then it could cause some folks to consider getting it over a gaming PC. Here's why I'm considering making the switch.

Steam Machine console challenges PS5 and Xbox — 6x more powerful than Steam Deck
By Tony Polanco published
Valve is entering the home console space with the new Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Here's everything you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs. iPad Pro M5 — which tablet should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro M5 offer the best qualities of premium tablets, but which one should you buy? We help you decide.

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for a week — here’s what I like and what I don’t
By Tony Polanco published
Brilliant tablet, poor laptop replacement

I just tried Samsung’s new Dex Mode on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — and I don’t think it can replace your laptop (yet)
By Tony Polanco published
Does the new DeX Mode help make the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra a laptop replacement? I went in-depth with this feature to find out.

‘I want other fighting games to copy us’ — Virtua Fighter 6 producer shares his aspirations for the upcoming game
By Tony Polanco published
I spoke with Virtua Fighter 6 producer Riichiro Yamada and learned how that upcoming game aims to resurrect the franchise — and how it could innovate the fighting game genre.

Mac sales are up as Windows 10 reaches end of life — 5 MacBooks I recommend right now
By Tony Polanco published
With Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 10, it should come as no surprise that shipments for Apple PCs have risen. Here's what we know and which MacBooks we recommend.

Does the M5 MacBook Pro prove Apple is ready for serious gaming? I put it to the test
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Pro M5 is a truly powerful laptop, but can it run games well? We put this laptop to the test!
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