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.
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With RAM prices going through the roof, opting for older DDR4 RAM is now a viable option. Here are some great DDR4 RAM kits to consider, along with compatible motherboards.

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A new report claims that Nvidia will not produce new GPUs for the first year in three decades due to the RAM crisis. This is bad news for gamers.

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A newly listed "Desktop Camera" app has appeared on the Google Play Store — and it provides a potential glimpse at Google's rumored Aluminum OS.

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A new video from YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead claims that Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400. Here are all the details from the alleged leak.

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I never played Dragon Quest VII, but this reimagined 2026 version is a JRPG masterpiece. Here’s why first-timers like me shouldn’t miss this charming remake.

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The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro is a stealth gaming beast with a stunning 16-inch OLED screen. See how the new Panther Lake chip stacks up in my full review.

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Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.

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Samsung just unveiled a 13-inch color e-paper display built with bio-resin from plankton. Here's what we know.

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We just tested the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and Apple is now officially on notice. Here are our benchmark results between Panther Lake and the Apple M5 chip.

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I spent a week with Apple Creator Studio and finally ditched Adobe. From AI-powered editing to a low price, here's why Apple's new creative suite just works.

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Intel confirmed to Tom’s Guide that XeSS 3 is coming to Arc B580 next month. Here is why it’s now the best budget GPU out there.

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The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro features Intel’s powerful Panther Lake chip and a sleek new design. Here is our hands-on preview of this 16-inch powerhouse.

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Intel isn't messing around with its flagship laptop processor

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I played the latest Resident Evil Requiem demo and saw how Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft balance action and horror. Here are my hands-on impressions.

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I used to scoff at integrated graphics, but they could very well be the future of PC gaming. Here's how AMD and Intel's upcoming chips have changed my mind.

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Finding a GPU at retail price can be downright impossible with the ongoing RAM crisis, but these tips can save you money.

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Just ahead of the launch of Intel's Panther Lake CPUs, AMD has released two slides showing how its Ryzen AI processors are superior.

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It appears rumors of an ad-free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming might come true soon. Here's what recent reports say.

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With gaming machines becoming more expensive, cloud gaming seems like the more affordable option.

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I’ve been skeptical about LLMs, but I wanted to give chatbots an honest shot. Here is my experience using three of the major chatbots, along with which one I liked best.

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According to Hardware Unboxed, Nvidia is reportedly ending production of the RTX 5070 Ti and several GPUs with 16GB of VRAM.

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Due to the ongoing RAM crisis, Framework is now forced to raise the price of its desktops by up to $460. Here's everything you need to know.

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GameSir's new racing controller is unlike anything I've ever seen

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CES 2026 had no shortage of laptop announcements. Here are some of the best notebooks the Tom's Guide team got a chance to try out during the event.

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Unveiled during CES 2026, the RTX 5090 32GB Lighting Z features an 8-inch GPU display, power output beyond 1000W, and a full copper, full-cover cold plate. It's one of the most extreme GPUs ever.
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