
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

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is cute and functional, but you might not need it yet
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera might not be necessary for all Switch 2 users, but it’s a fun peripheral that can make playing online with others more fun.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is awesome — and I can’t play on Switch 2 without it
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a fantastic alternative to the console’s Joy-Cons thanks to its ergonomic design and smooth gaming performance.

The new iPadOS 26 windowing system could be a productivity game changer — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The new windowing system for iPadOS 26 promises to make iPads function more like Macs. Here's what to expect and what we hope to see from this upcoming feature.

iPadOS 26 is here — how to download the developer beta now
By Tony Polanco published
The iPadOS 26 developer beta is now available. Here's how to download and install it.

iPadOS 26 announced — Mac-like multitasking and all the new features for your iPad
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced the upcoming iPadOS 26. Here are the new features coming to supported iPads.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Xbox Ally gaming handheld, Persona 4 remake and all the biggest new trailers and reveals
By Tony Polanco, Alyse Stanley last updated
The Xbox Showcase 2025 and The Outer Worlds 2 live stream on Sunday was packed with new trailers and reveals. Here's the biggest news out of Xbox's showcase.

iPadOS 26: rumored features, supported devices and all the latest news
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't officially announced iPadOS 26, but rumors and reports suggest it could be the most substantial iPadOS update yet.

I just played Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 — and I can’t believe how good it is
By Tony Polanco published
Street Fighter 6 is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Pro controller is the best way to play Capcom's fighter.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

I tested Alienware's new Area-51 RTX 5080 gaming laptop — and it's out of this world
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a fantastic (and expensive) gaming laptop that delivers an incredible gaming experience thanks to its high-end components and sharp display.

How to transfer data from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
By Tony Polanco published
Switch 2 is here! Learn how to transfer your save data, profiles, and games from your original Nintendo Switch.

How to set up a Nintendo Switch 2
By Tony Polanco published
Setting up a Nintendo Switch 2 and transferring data from Switch 1 is very simple. Let us show you how in this step-by-step guide.

It’s here! the Nintendo Switch 2 just landed at my desk — and yes, I've got photos
By Tony Polanco published
We've just received our Nintendo Switch 2 review unit! Here's the console and some of its accessories.

The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
I review dozens of laptops of every year and I think these are the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines and everything in between.

I played Mario Kart World for 6 hours — here are 5 reasons to buy it with Switch 2 at launch
By Tony Polanco published
Mario Kart World is a must-own Nintendo Switch 2 game. Here are 5 reasons you need to buy it.

I’ve used the Logitech G522 for two weeks — this is why it's my new favorite gaming headset
By Tony Polanco published
The new Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a relatively affordable gaming headset that's equally great for gaming and work.

I just tested the new Legion Go S — and it’s the Steam Deck killer I’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is finally here to put Windows 11 handhelds on watch. Here are our initial impressions.

The best Android tablets in 2025
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Memorial Day gaming laptop sales 2025 — here are the best 7 deals that are still available
By Tony Polanco last updated
Memorial Day weekend is here, which means its the best time to save big on some incredible gaming laptops.

I just tested the new Alienware 34 QD-OLED gaming monitor — and I'm in love
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware AW3425DW is a fantastic 240Hz curved QD-OLED gaming monitor that’s a worthy successor to its equally excellent predecessor.

The MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer for PC handhelds — 3 reasons why I’m stoked
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Claw A8 will be the first handheld to utilize an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, which could make it a formidable Windows 11 machine. Here are 3 reasons to be excited.

Google's AI-powered Android XR smart glasses could be a game-changer — here's how
By Tony Polanco published
Google shares details during Google I/O on how Android XR with Gemini can help deliver truly "smart" smart glasses.

HP OmniBook 5 series laptops promise unbelievable battery life at a $799 starting price
By Tony Polanco published
The newly announced HP OmniBook 5 series could be the longest-lasting consumer laptops yet. Here's what you need to know.
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