Daniel Rubino is executive editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft since 2009 back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, HoloLens, Xbox, and future computing visions. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.
Sometimes you want a second screen when traveling; other times, you may wish to add inking support to your Lenovo, Razer, or premium Dell laptop. The new ThinkVision M14t is a 14-inch portable display that now supports touch and inking. Plus, you get the pen in the box. Here's our full review.
Adding some fancy colorful lighting to your gaming space has never been easier. Razer's refreshed and new Chroma RGB controllers work with any desktop PC, or maybe you want a cool glowing Qi charger for your phone. They got that. Here is what's new for this holiday season.
Kingston, the company behind HyperX, has a new edition of its famed Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless takes the same brilliant design and audio production to a 2.4GHz wireless realm. Usable on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, it's an outstanding wireless option for those who want hours of comfort.
Microsoft hit it out of the park with Surface Laptop Go, a tiny Windows 10 laptop that is perfect for the couch or boardroom. While the $550 model is tempting, you should opt for the $700 version. Here is why, as well as why we like this laptop so much.
Geekbench 5 Geekbench 5.0 (CPU) (Higher is better) Device CPU Single core Multi core Surface Laptop Go Core i5 1,185 3,390 Surface Go 2 Core m3 847 1,609 Surface Go Pentium 376 947 Surface Pro X SQ1 725 2,819 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 i5-1035G7 1,177 4,413 Surface Laptop 2 i5-8250U 909 3,372 Surface Pro 7 i5-...
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 is getting its six-month update with a new 11th Gen Intel processor, option for full HD OLED with 100 percent DCI-P3 color accuracy, and it still packs that wonderful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Max-Q Design) for graphics. Not much compares to this portable 13-inch powerhouse. Here is when you can get one yourself.
Not doing anything Saturday, October 10th? Join Razer for its new annual live event, dubbed RazerCon. There will be games, live concerts, product announcements, contests, and giveaways ... and yes, it's all powered by Chroma RGB.
Microsoft pushed out the first of many monthly updates for its Surface Duo. While the company provided a general changelog, users of the innovative dual-screen device may want to know what precisely was addressed by this week's update. Windows Central has all the details, as well as what comes next.
If you're worried about the Surface Duo chassis cracking near the Type-C charger, these magnetic adapters are a simple trick to reduce charging wear-n-tear. Here's our quick review of one kit that works quite well.
The HP Spectre x360 13 is back and with it comes an all-new design. HP has fixed the giant bezels and not-so-hot trackpad making its latest model one of the best choices to maximize your dollar. Modern specifications, a unique gem-cut design, and excellent keyboard are its hallmarks. But, that 16:9 aspect display is getting tired.
With the addition of USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and Intel 10th Gen processors the Surface Laptop 3 13.5 delivers a solid follow up to the Surface Laptop 2. Between the optional Alcantara, ability to get the laptop serviced including SSD upgrades, Instant On, and the hugely improved trackpad Microsoft has created again one of the most enjoyable laptops to use. Find our more in my full review.
Dell completely revamped the XPS 13 after many years of small refinements. The all-new XPS 13 (9300) for 2020 earned our highest rating yet. An excellent 16:10 display, improved keyboard, satisfying audio, and all-day battery life make this one of the best laptops we have ever reviewed. Here's what you need to know and which model to buy.
After five years, Dell has finally redesigned its flagship XPS 15 laptop, and it mostly succeeds. For 2020, there's a taller display aspect, a return to Sharp IGZO, and the latest CPUs from Intel. Despite our concern over the trackpad, the new XPS 15 is a winner.
Microsoft's Surface Book 3 doesn't veer far from the late-2017 version, but it does refresh nearly all the internal hardware. The results deliver impressive performance in an Ultrabook laptop. Surface Book 3 is the top of its class despite these minor upgrades, mostly because it has no other competition.
Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2 now come in matte black with Bluetooth 5.0, longer battery life, and Qualcomm aptX support. But it's that lower price at $250 that make these a clear choice for those who want excellent audio but fear that $350 price barrier from Bose and Sony.
Could this new HP Spectre x360 14 be the laptop of the year? It has quad speakers, a 3:2 (3000 x 2000) OLED display, Intel 11th Gen CPU, and Iris Xe graphics, plus the pen comes in the box all for $1,200. Want to know when you can get it? Here's all you need to know about HP's latest killer convertible.
If you have a Surface Duo and are eyeing some of those new bumper colors for some flair and protection, we have you covered. Here is a quick comparison between Ice (blue) and Ember (red) in photos.
A new version of Microsoft Teams appears to be compiled for ARM64 letting laptops like Surface Pro X run Microsoft's collab app natively. The app was found on Microsoft's servers, and we can confirm it runs as a 64-bit app. Here's how to get it and try it yourself.
Surface Pro X (2020) is a minor refresh bringing new platinum color, more colors for the keyboard, and Microsoft's new custom processor — the new SQ2 — built with Qualcomm for better performance. You can preorder it today for an October 13th release. Here's what else is new.
While full-size and so-called TKL keyboards are the most popular choices, the new 60 percent option is catching on for gamers and those who want a clean home desktop experience. The Razer Huntsman Mini brings all the power of the popular Huntsman TE keyboard in a smaller, more travel-friendly form factor. Toss in some nice Doubleshot PBT keycaps and optical switches, and you have a tiny winner.