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
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macOS Sequoia: Apple Intelligence upgrades, new features, release date and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's macOS Sequoia includes some much-needed upgrades and a bit of AI in Apple Intelligence. Here's everything you need to know about it.
![MacBook Air 15-inch vs MacBook Air 13-inch, two of the best laptops for battery life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZwaY3R7o9Y8KtVuJfdogR-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for battery life in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the longest-lasting laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
![Gigabyte M32U with killer deal sticker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jSXE8Cf2AnvQkphwXYCGVk-320-80.jpg)
Amazon's knocking over $100 off this 4-star gaming monitor ahead of Prime Day
By Alex Wawro published
Amazon's Prime Day is just around the corner, but you can already get this 32-inch 4K gaming monitor for over $100 off if you hurry.
![Acer Aspire 5 (2022) open on a table showing windows 11 desktop, one of the best laptops under $500](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7y2FjTQDzKCeDBPESnPv3W-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops under $500 in 2024 - our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
![Apple Studio Display shown side on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mdpQa3QuvKgXJTQUnEjusS-320-80.jpg)
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Here's our list of the best monitors for a MacBook Pro, whether you're looking for something portable, curved, gaming-oriented or optimized for pro work.
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
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.
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Best wireless keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best wireless keyboards for school, work or gaming, based on our hands-on testing and expertise.
![Logitech MX Master 3 shown in profile, as befits our top pick for best wireless mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVxrzmmzPQxkmQqkZJtomn-320-80.jpg)
The best wireless mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading your everyday carry, here are our picks for the best wireless mouse on the market.
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The best cheap tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.
![Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 open in keyboard cover on desk, facing left](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRuUy5Gbiq6am9FftYFb9L-320-80.jpg)
The best Samsung tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best Samsung tablets you can buy, which are some of the best Android tablets on the market.
![Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) review unit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JcdSZZcvciD6NLrdaNopL4-320-80.jpg)
The best Windows laptops in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
![Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop in white on a table playing a driving section in Cyberpunk 2077.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y3GMTPT6eYWc4CCLmmQAtj-320-80.jpg)
Early Amazon Prime Day deal — save $300 on this killer RTX 4060 gaming laptop
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is one of the best gaming laptops of the year, and for a limited time you can save $300 off one with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 inside.
![MacBook Air 15-inch M3 on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ajc3ezCTN4FGz2vF4LpQn9-320-80.jpg)
Best laptops 2024 tested — July top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops we recommend based on our own hands-on testing and review, from ultraportable and Chromebooks to big, beefy gaming laptops.
![Kindle Paperwhite 2021, our pick for the Best Kindle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rk8kTyhqxwoY7PASjghQwR-320-80.jpg)
The best Kindles in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best Kindles and e-readers on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
![Cooler Master MK770](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LAybH9XXiNwJh9VVjRax8X-320-80.jpg)
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
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Japan breaks Internet speed record by hitting 402 Tbps, so fast you could download Elden Ring in a millisecond
By Alex Wawro last updated
Japanese researchers have set a new internet speed record using standard fiber optic cables paired with new amplification technologies.
![A photograph of the Logitech MX Keys Mini in light gray, positioned on a stone slab with a blue wall in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCb36ukg7u2bH5FWYG2ZxQ-320-80.jpg)
Best keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
![Apple 13-inch iPad Air 2024 shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yd6MEynGQDr7kQAUakzaBG-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Acer Predator Helios 16](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EczeYADycazqVNkTX6ny5A-320-80.jpg)
Hurry — This Acer RTX 4080 gaming laptop is $700 off for a limited time ahead of Prime Day
By Alex Wawro published
The Acer Predator Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 usually costs $2,499, but it's on sale for $700 off in what could be one of the best early Prime Day gaming laptop deals.
![Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review unit on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KmxxjMs7kaA84EDJ68ZJGH-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review: My favorite business laptop of the year (so far)
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Lenovo Slim 7 is available at Costco for $999, and that's a great deal for this 14-inch Windows 11 laptop with an OLED touchscreen. This Lenovo Slim 7 review will show you why.
![MSI Codex R2 gaming pc on a desk playing Cyberpunk 2077](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4wjhLzTpCQACiXRASRhkbN-320-80.jpg)
I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing
By Alex Wawro published
Who knew a bag could be this cool?
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
![MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — comparison shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnUiE6MFp6k6suUAyhe7DG-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.