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.
The Surface Pro X is more than just a thin Surface Pro with LTE. For those who need to work on the go, Surface Pro X may be the perfect tool, but buyers need to be aware of what they are — and are not — getting when they go with Windows 10 on ARM. Here is who should be buying this laptop and who should skip it for something else.
You want to look and sound as good as possible when streaming or recording video, right? This is the best webcam for Windows you can buy right now.
The Xbox UWP works on Windows 10, so why won't Disney release it?
If you want to watch Disney+ on Windows 10 you could just use a web browser, but there's a simple way to actually make Disney+ an app. All you need is the latest version of the Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers and about 90 seconds.
Another year, another claim that Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform is dead. While things have changed, here's why such remarks miss what's really happening for Windows app development.
The Surface Pro X is the first real attempt by Microsoft to push Windows 10 on ARM. So why is the company making it difficult to get the best experiences even with its own software like the Edge browser or Microsoft Teams? This is just getting stupid.
It would be easy to believe that Microsoft is dumping Cortana and recent rumors about its removal from more consumer products reinforce that notion. But Microsoft is also putting Cortana into its "hero" mobile apps like Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Here is how the company believes Cortana can actually be your true digital assistant at the office.
Google is officially buying Fitbit. The move makes sense if you consider how far Google's Wear OS is behind from Apple for shipments. But the deal raises concerns whether it is about data, privacy, pride, or just the obvious fact that Google is often bad at this stuff.
If you have a Surface Pro 4, 5, 6 or 7 UAG's new Plyo case will ruggedize your investment without marring its look. Throw in that pen holder, Type Cover latch, and a surprisingly good kickstand and this case has it all. Too bad it's also quite expensive, but that's always the case with UAG.
If you own a Surface Pro 7 or new Surface Laptop 3 13.5 you may have noticed the display shifts in contrast when jumping between black and white apps. Don't worry, adaptive contrast has been around for ages, but you can easily disable it. Learn what it is and how to control it with this simple guide.
Razer formed 20 years ago, and in that time has gone from making gaming mice to some of the best gaming laptops around. I recently sat down with its CEO Min-Liang Tan to chat about his philosophy on hardware, why it makes laptops, and to ask if the company will ever make a desktop PC. Oh, yeah, what about that toaster?
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.
The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3 ship with and improved version of Instant On that is fantastic. The feature lets these PCs behave like smartphones in that they never really hibernate even after 72 hours of standby. Here's a quick demo of it in action.
The Surface Laptop 3 15-inch earned some decent reviews this week but also seemed a bit underwhelming overall. However, Microsoft also refreshed its 13.5-inch version for 2019. We picked one up to give it a spin, and our first impressions are, well ... impressive.
Microsoft delivered on its FY20 Q1 results today. Windows 10 Pro for commercial did very well as Windows 7 support comes to end in January 2020. That resulted in higher adoption of Windows 10 due to strong demand. Consumer Windows 10 sales were down, but Microsoft had projected this back in July giving investors an accurate heads-up.
The Surface Laptop 3 15 is a slightly larger version of the 13.5-inch model, but it also features an AMD processor and graphics. Unfortunately, it's far from a powerful laptop, and without Alcantara, it feels like an odd addition to the Surface family. Omissions like Wi-Fi 6, an SD card reader, and a more modern display keep us from loving this otherwise gorgeous laptop.
Although the display bezels are a little thick and there's no Dolby Vision support, the new Surface Pro 7 is still the best Surface yet. New Intel 10th Gen processor and Type-C port keep this unique PC at the leading edge of portability. Here's why you should not overlook the Surface Pro 7.
Dell's new XPS 13 2-in-1 brings a stunning design with powerful functionality. The first laptop with Intel's 10nm 10th Gen CPU and Iris Graphics deliver performance and decent battery life, dazzling HDR display, with an excellent inking experience. While there are a few things missing Dell gets more right than wrong with this premium convertible Ultrabook. However, the competition is...
If you're into ergonomic accessories, the brand-new Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard for 2019 should be on your shortlist. This wired desktop keyboard brings new dedicated keys for Windows 10 emoji, Office, and screen snipping. It's also more comfortable to use, with larger keys and improved key responsiveness when compared to the renowned Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 from 2005.
The Microsoft Surface Duo brings a lot of cool new tech to the table for 2020, but its design and usage makes less sense without a corresponding wearable. Here are three reasons why the Surface team is likely thinking about making a Surface band. And if they're not, well, that's just crazy.