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
MacBook M4: Rumored specs, release date speculation and more
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is working on a new generation of M4 MacBooks, and AI is likely to be a central focus. Here's everything you need to know about what's next for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
The best tablets under $500 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best budget-friendly tablets around, from iPads to Fire tablets.
I just tested Logitech's new shortcut to ChatGPT — and it's a big time-saver
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to summon ChatGPT with the press of a button
Best tablets for kids in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best kid-friendly tablets around, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
The best cheap tablets in 2024 - all our top picks in one place
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.
AMD just unveiled new Pro CPUs to take on Intel in the AI wars
By Alex Wawro published
AMD just unveiled the first Windows desktop CPU with AI onboard
The best tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Apple to Android to Windows and even Chrome, no matter what kind of tablet you're shopping for we can recommend a great one based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.
The best mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
Best Mac apps in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Of all the apps available for Apple computers, these are the some of the best you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.
Best gaming laptops in 2024 — tested and rated
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 review.
The best Chromebooks in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks.
I'd buy an iPad mini 7 over any tablet, but Apple has to fix this headache first
By Alex Wawro published
The iPad mini 7 could be here before the end of the year, but if Apple doesn't fix this storage headache it's going to be a hard sell.
I finally found a good use for foldable screen laptops
By Alex Wawro last updated
A laptop that folds like a book is kind of great for D&D
What keyboard should you buy? Here's our editors' top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Tom's Guide computing team has varied opinions on which keyboards they like to use. In this article, they answer the crucial question: "What's your preferred type of keyboard?"
Best laptops for video editing in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Best laptops for college students in 2024 — tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best laptops for college students going back to school, in person or remote, priced for a variety of budgets.
Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
I just saw the future of mobile gaming through AR glasses, and it looks wild
By Alex Wawro published
Playing augmented reality games on a phone through the new Xreal Air 2 Ultra glasses really sold me on the future of AR gaming — here's why.
Best 13-inch laptops in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 13-inch laptops offer a good mix of power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.
The best laptops under $500 in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
I ditched my dual-monitor setup for this single ultrawide monitor — and I'll never go back
By Alex Wawro published
After decades of living the dual-monitor life, this massive ultrawide display got me to forsake my old ways and embrace the one-monitor lifestyle.
The best touchscreen laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best touchscreen laptops on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing.
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024 - our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at all price points.