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 Presbyterian in New York City, a movie theater projectionist for 17 years, an 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

Where to find the lowest Xbox Series X|S prices
By Daniel Rubino Last updated
FOMO Prices have risen sharply since August 1 — and may rise again in 2027 as hardware costs continue to climb.

Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, and adjustable actuation
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, adjustable actuation and a suite of movement-focused features — a precision-focused esports keyboard that’s as much about micro‑control as it is about bragging rights.

Microsoft has finally fixed Xbox services for most users as of 6:48 PM ET
By Alexander Cope Last updated
Gaming Xbox Live is having errors that are preventing people from signing in, seeing their library, and playing their games, but Microsoft's engineers are on the case to fix it ASAP.

Razer’s Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP brings pro‑grade sound and RGB flair
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s new Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP upgrades its predecessor with smarter audio processing, deeper EQ control, and a slick Synapse setup wizard that tunes your mic in seconds.

Kensington’s new Expert Mouse brings 1kHz speed and a massive 55mm trackball
By Daniel Rubino Published
First look With a massive 55mm red ball, dual sensors, software-driven scroll adjustments, and multi-device switching, the classic trackball gets its biggest leap forward in years.

A wireless RGB gaming chair that delivers
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer cuts the cables, adds the glow, and delivers a chair that’s more than a gimmick.

MSI’s new handheld is out of stock at major retailers
By Daniel Rubino Published
SOLD OUT MSI’s latest high‑end handheld gaming PC launched at $1,799 and still sold out across major retailers, showing just how strong demand is for premium Windows portables.

The ASUS laptop with 32GB and 3K OLED is now just $1,159
By Daniel Rubino Published
Deals A rare midrange laptop deal that feels like a flagship — and it’s happening while everyone else is raising prices.

Razer finally announces an RGB gaming chair, because they had to
By Daniel Rubino Published
RGB The glowing throne your backside didn't know it needed—completely wireless, totally unnecessary, and absolutely glorious.

The Seiren V3 Pro shows what happens when Razer focuses on creators
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s flagship dynamic mic returns with better tuning, smarter software, and creator‑ready features.

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Outstanding handheld performance meets tough timing
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Intel’s mind-blowing G3 Extreme silicon delivers the holy grail of 100+ FPS handheld gaming, rewriting the mobile rulebook—if you can stomach the component-crunched price tag.

Razer’s $499 Huntsman keyboard is pure overkill
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s most ambitious keyboard yet, built for enthusiasts who want something rare and refined.

Microsoft’s 2016 Android app port push predicted today’s AI integration
By John Callaham Published
Flashback Microsoft is using the Cortana notification sync feature in Windows 10 to add a "request app" feature if the notification comes from an Android smartphone.

Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
By Rich Edmonds Published
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.

Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
By Richard Devine Published
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.

ASUS unveils ProArt P16 and P14 N1X with RTX SoC and AI performance
By Daniel Rubino Published
NVIDIA N1x ASUS joins the RTX Spark revolution with the ProArt P16 and P14, featuring 128GB of RAM and Blackwell GPUs to challenge the MacBook Pro.

Surface Laptop Ultra redefines Windows on Arm with 128GB RAM and RTX graphics
By Daniel Rubino Published
Computex 2026 Microsoft and NVIDIA unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 128GB RAM beast with Blackwell graphics and a mini-LED display that redefines performance for Windows on Arm.

Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
By Daniel Rubino Published
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt Last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

The Razer Huntsman V3 TKL 8HKz is a competitive beast
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Pure speed meets high-level precision in Razer’s latest TKL evolution.

Win a $100 Gift Card with REPLAY: Our New Community Gaming Hub
By Daniel Rubino Published
Announcement Making gaming fun again—one clip at a time, and you're the star.

The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
By Daniel Rubino Published
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing
By John Callaham Published
Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.
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