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Daniel Rubino

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.

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Microsoft brings in a record-breaking $43.1 billion in rev for FY21 Q2
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Microsoft brings in a record-breaking $43.1 billion in rev for FY21 Q2

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What you need to know Microsoft's total revenue last quarter was a massive $43.1 billion. Surface FY21 Q2 earnings surpassed two billion dollars for the first time. Xbox earnings were up 51 percent due to robust demand for gaming. Microsoft reported its FY21 Q2 earnings today, bringing in a massive $43.1 billion up 17 percent year over year from $36.9 billion. The earnings reveal how well-positioned Microsoft is for what CEO Satya Nadella calls "the dawn of a second wave of digital...

Review: HP Spectre x360 14 brings the best of Spectre all into one laptop
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Review: HP Spectre x360 14 brings the best of Spectre all into one laptop

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If you take the best of HP's premium Spectre line of Ultrabooks and put it all into one laptop, you get the new Spectre x360 14. With incredible audio, an OLED display option, a pen in the box, and all the latest Intel 11th Gen features, the Spectre x360 14 is our top 2-in-1 for a good reason. Read our full review to find out why.

Could the Qualcomm SC8280 be the answer to Apple's M1?
Flexing on ARM

Could the Qualcomm SC8280 be the answer to Apple's M1?

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A new report suggests Qualcomm may finally be readying a brand-new chip design for Windows on ARM PCs. The SC8280 is a larger chip that supports up to 32GB of RAM and even faster LPDDR5. But how many cores it can run and how fast it remains unknown. The chances we'll see it in 2021, however, seem likely.

This Surface Duo custom car mount from ProClip is awesome
Premium mobility

This Surface Duo custom car mount from ProClip is awesome

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Buying a car mount for Surface Duo is a challenge, but ProClips new custom ones offer the most flexibility and options, albeit at a high price. Here is what they can do, why they are so expensive, and where you can get one.

MSI has its first 2-in-1 Ultrabook and it gets 18 hours of battery life
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MSI has its first 2-in-1 Ultrabook and it gets 18 hours of battery life

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MSI is mostly known for gaming laptops that push the limits, but it's also eyeing the popular Ultrabook market with its new Summit E13 Flip. With a 16:10 display, massive 70WHr battery, magnetic pen, and overall sleek design that comes in a few hundred cheaper than the competition, we think the Summit is one to watch.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga get 16:10 displays, option for 5G
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga get 16:10 displays, option for 5G

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Lenovo has two top-rated premium laptops for enterprise: its ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Both are being updated for 2021 with Intel's latest vPro processors. But it's new features like a taller 16:10 display, 5G, and new Dolby Voice options have us excited. Here is when you get them.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 5G is ridiculously thin and light
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Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 5G is ridiculously thin and light

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What happens when you make a laptop out of titanium, carbon, and magnesium? You get the brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga with optional 5G. It's insanely light and thin but also uses a real Intel Core i7 processor. Did we mention it has a 3:2 display aspect, converts to a tablet, and supports inking? Here is what you need to know.

This is Surface Pro 7+ for Business with LTE, a removable SSD, and more
For the suits

This is Surface Pro 7+ for Business with LTE, a removable SSD, and more

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If you're looking for Surface Pro 8, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Today, Microsoft is introducing Surface Pro 7+ with an option for LTE, removable SSD, and the latest Intel 11th Gen processors. But this Surface is aimed squarely at businesses and schools rather than consumers. Here is what you need to know and when you can get one.

HP launches premium new Elite Dragonfly Max at CES 2021
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HP launches premium new Elite Dragonfly Max at CES 2021

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HP is refreshing its premium Elite Dragonfly with a "G2" bringing Intel 11th Gen vPro processors and some AI-enhancements. And for those who spend all day in video meetings, the new Elite Dragonfly Max with its 5MP camera and four-microphones should make it a little more enjoyable.

Here's how to put in a larger, faster SSD into Surface Pro X
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Here's how to put in a larger, faster SSD into Surface Pro X

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Microsoft's Surface Pro X has a rear door that lets you quickly access the internal SSD. That means upgrading to a larger (and faster) drive is not only possible but straightforward too. Here's how to do it, including reloading Windows 10 onto your new drive (and why you may want Toshiba's new BG4 variant).

Expectations, predictions, and what we want to see for Surface in 2021
What's coming next

Expectations, predictions, and what we want to see for Surface in 2021

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Microsoft's Surface devices line continues to grow, and that line could get even bigger in 2021. Here is what we expect for refreshed Surface devices, ones we'd like to see come to reality, and a few other ideas that could make the Surface lineup even better.

Review: Brydge SPX+ effectively transforms Surface Pro X into an ARM laptop
Surface Laptop on ARM

Review: Brydge SPX+ effectively transforms Surface Pro X into an ARM laptop

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If you like everything about Surface Pro X but wish it were more like a laptop, the new Brydge SPX+ Bluetooth keyboard is your answer. Priced at $160, it's not cheap, but it holds up to its promise. Bluetooth 5.0, an innovative design, and the world's-first wireless Microsoft Precision Touchpad all make a difference. Read on for our full review.

Review: HP Omen 30L is a flexible and great looking 4K gaming rig
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Review: HP Omen 30L is a flexible and great looking 4K gaming rig

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HP's new Omen 30L gaming tower ranges from entry-level up to full Core i9 with an RTX 3080 graphics card and 64GB of RAM. With a sleek, modern design, the ability to overclock the CPU, and one button to open the tempered glass door, there's a lot to like with this 4K gaming rig for the masses.

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