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
Best iPad cases 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
How to stop Microsoft Teams from opening on startup
By Tony Polanco last updated
In this guide, we'll show you how to stop Microsoft Teams from opening up on Windows 11 and how to remove the app entirely.
USB-C vs. USB-A: What’s the difference?
By Tony Polanco last updated
USB-A and USB-C are two of the most common cable connector types, but it can be hard to tell which is which. In this guide we'll detail the differences between them.
iPad Pro 2024 review: The tablet I’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPad Pro 2024 features a fantastic OLED display, powerful M4 performance, a thin yet solid design and incredible battery life. This is the new standard for premium tablets.
MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Air M1: Should you upgrade?
By Tony Polanco last updated
The MacBook Air now has 13- and 15-inch models packing an M3 chip. That begs the question: should you upgrade from the MacBook Air M1? We help you decide.
Best keyboards in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
The best gaming keyboard in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
I've tested 5 Copilot+ PCs — 3 things I like and 3 things I don't
By Tony Polanco published
We've tested and reviewed several Copilot+ PCs — this is what we like and what we don't.
Best student computer in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.
Best cheap gaming mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap gaming mouse depends on your PC setup, your hand shape and your gaming preferences.
Steam Deck OLED vs Asus ROG Ally X: Which gaming handheld should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X are two of the very best gaming handhelds, but which one is right for you?
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: One of the most beautiful laptops I’ve ever tested
By Tony Polanco last updated
The LenovoYoga Slim 7x features blazing-fast performance, incredible battery life and a gorgeous OLED display in an elegant ultraportable chassis.
Best surge protector in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best surge protectors can help keep your other electronic devices safe from dangerous power surges and spikes.
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
Safari’s Distraction Control is a game changer for web browsing — here's how to enable it right now
By Tony Polanco published
Distraction Control is a new Safari feature in the macOS Sequoia developer beta that makes surfing websites less distracting.
The best mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco 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.
The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
I just tried Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 18 and this feature is a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 18 delivers an extremely useful tool that aid both casual and professional writers.
Is Apple Intelligence a game changer or gimmick?
By Ryan Morrison published
Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac over the next year and some speculate it will change how we use computers forever, but what do Tom’s Guide staff think?
How to watch all the Godzilla movies
By Tony Polanco last updated
Godzilla has been a film icon for 60 years and his popularity has only grown in recent years. If you want to watch or rewatch every Godzilla movie, here's where you can stream them.
The best handheld gaming consoles in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.
The best Android tablets in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.
The best mini PCs in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best mini PCs you can buy for family use, gaming, business and home theater are listed here, based on our reviews.