Daniel Rubino
Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central. He has been writing about Microsoft since 2007 when the site first launched under WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). In 2010, he took over duties as editor-in-chief, moved to executive editor in 2020, and returned to editor-in-chief in 2022. In addition, he manages the staff, directs content, and is a YouTube personality, head reviewer, analyst, and podcast co-host. His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and, for some reason, watches. He's been reviewing laptops since 2015 and is especially fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, ARM processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs.
Before working on Windows Central, Daniel was a polysomnographer at Weill-Cornell Medical College and NY Presbyrtiaran in New York City, a movie theater projectionist for 17 years, Emergency Medical Technician in Connecticut, and was studying for a Ph.D. in linguistics in the neurology of language. In addition, he has studied at Sienna College, the University of Connecticut, Boston University, and the CUNY Graduate Center with political science and linguistics degrees.
Latest articles by Daniel Rubino
The most bizarre — and tiniest — Windows PC I've seen is just $389, a 2-in-1, and can fit in your pocket
By Daniel Rubino published
Petite Deal Pocket PCs that are real Windows computers open doors to creative computing that full laptops can't match. This Meenhong P8 is not only a convertible PC with pen support but is also well-reviewed.
Best Black Friday deals LIVE — our experts gather the best tech gifts for Windows and PC fans
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Tech gifts Find the perfect gift for your favorite Windows fan during Black Friday with handpicked electronics and gadgets from our team, with insights posted LIVE over the weekend!
Results are in: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite goes toe-to-toe with Apple’s new M3 Pro processor
By Daniel Rubino published
It's on! Many people thought Qualcomm’s forthcoming Snapdragon X Elite processor for Windows laptops would be outdated due to Apple’s new M3 chip. That’s not the case at all.
Qualcomm brings receipts: Snapdragon X Elite gets benchmarked, completely dunks on Apple’s M2 processor
By Daniel Rubino published
It's real During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, the company held a benchmarking session for reporters to prove it does what it says.
Here are the 9 PC makers supporting Qualcomm’s game-changing Snapdragon X Elite
By Daniel Rubino published
The list Qualcomm's list of committed PC makers is quite impressive, giving it a leg up in 2024 when competing against Intel.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite can beat Apple’s M2 Max, Intel i9 in new ARM’s race for Windows laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
This is it Qualcomm has finally unveiled its answer to Intel and Apple with its Oryon-powered Snapdragon X Elite platform for Windows PCs. And if its numbers are accurate, it blows past the competition.
Windows Central's AI-powered Prime Day search bot finds you the best PC and Xbox deals with ONE click
By Daniel Rubino published
The Future If you need help finding deals on PC accessories, laptops, or gear for Xbox our new search tool is here to help.
Qualcomm’s next-gen PC processors to compete with Apple officially named Snapdragon X Series
By Daniel Rubino published
New name In just a few weeks, Qualcomm is revealing its next-gen processors for Windows laptops. Today, we learn its official name and why the company chose it.
Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: The quintessential Windows 11 laptop
By Daniel Rubino published
Review Microsoft delivers one of the best all-around Windows 11 laptops with the Surface Laptop Studio 2. Too bad its high price rules it out for many and is just for the pros.
Intel's next-gen Meteor Lake CPUs: A game-changing 40-year architectural shift to rival Apple
By Daniel Rubino published
A bold move Intel leans hard into power efficiency with its forthcoming Meteor Lake processors, bringing a new disaggregated Tile architecture to take on Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD.
A new AI feature for Microsoft's Android SwiftKey makes you look like a great writer (without actually being one)
By Daniel Rubino published
Fix this The latest SwiftKey beta brings a new Microsoft Editor feature powered by Bing Chat to help you write better right from your phone.
How to generate a Battery Report on Windows 10 and 11
By Daniel Rubino published
Report These instructions will help to create a battery report to understand the health of your device battery on Windows 11 (or 10).
When it comes to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, even Samsung can’t get much love from Google
By Daniel Rubino published
C'mon Google Google seems to prioritize only its Pixel Fold for app support, even though no one buys them.
The 62 best Amazon Prime Day deals still live on Windows, PC, Xbox, and more
By Daniel Rubino published
Prime Day Prime Day deals are flooding Amazon. Here are the discounts worth your time and everything else you need to know.
Razer Cobra Pro hands-on review: Razer’s new ‘immersive’ gaming mouse is all game, no fluff
By Daniel Rubino published
It's great The Razer Cobra Pro is one of Razer's best all-around gaming mice yet, finding a sweet spot between its no-frills top-tier gaming mice and the feature-packed Basilisk V3 Pro.
Intel makes bold move with new names for its game-changing Meteor Lake processors
By Daniel Rubino published
Industry News Goodbye ‘Core i’ processors and Generational numbering as Intel tries to make its brand portfolio easier to understand.
Apple takes a big swing in a failed category with its Vision Pro 'AR' headset
By Daniel Rubino published
Missing the point The problem with VR was never the quality; it was the modality, something Apple hasn’t solved.
Stop being ridiculous: Microsoft is NOT building its own processor for Surface
By Daniel Rubino published
C'mon people Two job listings at Microsoft related to silicon have sparked speculation that the company is on the verge of making its own ARM processor tied to Windows 12. Here's why that idea is silly.
Razer Nommo V2 Pro review - The PC speakers that take you from 'That's just a game' to 'IT'S. ABOUT. TO. GO. DOWN
By Daniel Rubino published
Bangers After five years, Razer has updated its premium Nommo Pro PC gaming speakers with welcomed revisions, including THX.
Dell Ultrasharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) review: All the pixels and a fantastic 4K UHD webcam make this one AMAZING display
By Daniel Rubino published
The best 👑 Dell sets the bar, again, with its innovative U3224KB display with 6K resolution and some nifty tricks.
Microsoft Word and Amazon Kindle unite for effortless doc export with this killer new feature
By Daniel Rubino published
Word to Go Microsoft Word just picked up an awesome feature for students, office workers, and anyone who wants to read Word documents on their Kindle on the go.
Acer Swift X 16 unveiled with jaw-dropping OLED display, game-changing AMD Ryzen 7840HS processor, and RTX 4050 graphics
By Daniel Rubino published
Hands-on Acer’s forthcoming creative laptop has AMD’s brand-new, top-tier Ryzen 7840HS processor and a gorgeous 3K AMOLED 16-inch display.
Dell makes big moves slashing $750 off its XPS 15, $500 from XPS 13 Plus laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
👀Don't miss this Get either of Dell’s most premium laptops for their lowest price yet.
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