Tony Polanco
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
3 reasons why I’m excited to try Intel Meteor Lake laptops
By Tony Polanco published
A handful of laptops featuring the new Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" chips have hit the market, and our computing writer is looking forward to putting their AI features to the test.
Intel Meteor Lake ‘AI laptops’ have landed — here’s 5 you can buy right now
By Tony Polanco published
Intel launched its Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" and there's a handful of laptops sporting the new processor — here are the ones you can buy now.
MSI Prestige 16 AI EVO hands-on: This AI laptop could be a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe MSI Prestige 16 AI series of laptops could herald the future of AI-driven notebooks...or they could simply be more of the same.
Windows 12 vs Windows 11: 3 biggest rumored upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 12 hasn't been officially announced but rumors suggest it could offer a significant upgrade over Windows 11. Here are 3 big rumored upgrades.
HP Spectre Fold review — the best foldable laptop yet costs a fortune
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Spectre Fold offers three devices in one: a laptop, tablet and desktop. While promising, the steep $4,999 asking price and unimpressive performance makes this a hard sell.
GTA 6 trailer — 3 things I love and 2 I hate
By Tony Polanco published
Rockstar Games finally released the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. This is what our computing writer liked and disliked about the sneak preview.
Windows 12 launch date just tipped — what we know so far
By Tony Polanco published
A new Windows 12 report claims that Microsoft will launch its new operating system as soon as June 2024.
Lenovo Legion Go review: The best Windows gaming handheld yet
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go is arguably the best Windows 11 handheld thanks to its unique features. Despite its virtues, it can’t topple the Steam Deck.
Windows 11 is getting a big upgrade that should give you longer battery life
By Tony Polanco published
The latest Windows Insider build is testing a new energy saver feature meant to enhance and extend the existing battery saver option — here's what you need to know.
Best MacBook Cyber Week deals 2023 — $150 off new M3 MacBook Pro and more deals still available
By Tony Polanco last updated
These are the best Cyber Week deals still available on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
The new MacBook Pro M3 is still on sale for $150 off — don’t miss out!
By Tony Polanco published
If you want to get the new MacBook Pro M3, this is your last chance to get it at a discount.
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals you can still get now — really
By Tony Polanco published
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals discount loads of the best games on the console and essential accessories — and there are also awesome Switch bundles in stock.
Cyber Monday iPad sale — I just found my favorite iPad for $100 off
By Tony Polanco published
This Cyber Monday iPad deal discounts my favorite Apple tablet by $100 — get it now before it sells out!
Dell Black Friday deals 2024 — best sales available now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Dell Black Friday deals are here, and there are big savings on laptops, monitors and more.
Hurry! Dell XPS 13 just crashed to $599 in Black Friday laptop deal
By Tony Polanco published
The latest Dell XPS 13 laptop is an overall solid laptop for everyday computing. It's now $599 thanks to this Black Friday deal.
Steam Deck OLED — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck OLED introduces several new improvements over its predecessor but they might not be enough for some. Here are 3 reasons to get Valve's new handheld and 2 reasons to skip the device.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 lineup just leaked — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
A reported leak has unveiled the entire Samsung Galaxy Book 4 lineup.
Apple Pencil (USB-C) — 3 things I like and 3 I don’t
By Tony Polanco published
The new Apple Pencil is great, but it has some flaws
I just tested the Lenovo Legion Go — here’s what I like (and hate) so far
By Tony Polanco published
My Lenovo Legion Go review will arrive soon but here are my initial impressions of this new gaming handheld.
5 reasons why it’s finally time to take Mac gaming seriously
By Tony Polanco published
Mac gaming is better than ever thanks to increased developer support and advancements in Apple silicon. Here are 5 reasons we should take Mac gaming seriously
Black Friday gaming laptop sale — 7 deals I would snag now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Looking for a rock-solid gaming laptop? Here are five early Black Friday deals you should check out.
Whoa! Alienware m18 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 is $300 off in Black Friday sale
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware m18 gqming laptop is typically expensive, but you can save several hundred dollars on one now thanks to this early Black Friday deal.
5 best games to play on your new M3 Mac
By Tony Polanco published
Mac gaming has come a long way since the release of M-series chips. This is especially true now, thanks to the new M3 Macs. Here are 5 games you need to play on Apple's latest hardware.