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

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Can the $599 MacBook Neo handle Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil 4? I tested these and three others to find out! Here are the results.

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Some Reddit users reported issues with the site, but it appears to be back to normal.

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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is a fantastic gaming laptop that can punch above its weight. And right now, it's on sale for $450 off at B&H Photo.

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Crimson Desert is an ambitious single-player open-world action-adventure packed with visceral combat, insane vertical exploration, and tons of game mechanics.

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I used the MacBook Neo as my main computer for 48 hours. Here's what I like and don't like about Apple's budget-friendly laptop.

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Many are wondering if the MacBook Neo's 8GB of RAM cap is enough for modern workloads. To that end, we ran a Chrome stress test to see what the Neo can handle.

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Given the MacBook Neo's 8GB RAM cap, some have wondered if it can handle modern video games. We tested two demanding titles to find out!

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The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get.

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The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say.

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In his recent video, YouTuber Andrew Tsai tested 10 games on the MacBook Neo to see if Apple's budget laptop is a competent gaming device.

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We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors.

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On X, former Windows president Steven Sinofsky discussed how the MacBook Neo validates his vision for Arm.

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The $599 MacBook Neo is great for consumers, but it's now causing Apple's PC competitors to rethink their plans. Here's what an Asus exec has to say.

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We just tested the MacBook Neo, and were stunned by its battery life. Here's how it stacks against rival laptops and M-series MacBook Air models.

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Nvidia just announced a slew of updates coming to GeForce Now. Here's what you can expect in the coming months.

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We just reviewed Apple's new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro. Any questions to help you decide which one to buy? We can answer them!

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The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro isn’t revolutionary, but its M5 Pro-driven performance, epic battery life, and sleek design make it a fantastic premium laptop.

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The new MacBook Air M5 offers strong M5 performance and better wireless tech. Though it’s a modest spec bump, it’s an overall great laptop for most.

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The $599 MacBook Neo is very affordable, but should you get a refurbished MacBook Air M2 instead? We break down all the key features to help you decide.

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Rising RAM prices are killing budget PC gaming. A new report predicts entry-level rigs at $2,000+ by 2028, potentially pushing gamers to consoles or cloud.

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Amazon experienced technical difficulties according to users who were trying to view products and shop online. It's also causing issues with the Amazon app.

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The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 have just been announced, but which laptop is right for you? We detail the key differences to help you decide.

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MacBook Neo vs. iPad 11: Which $599 Apple device is the better value? We break down the biggest differences to help you decide which budget device to buy.
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