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
HP’s 16-inch AI PC has been suspiciously discounted by $540, and there are less than 11 hours left to get it
By Daniel Rubino published
Act fast HP’s Pavilion laptop with Intel Core Ultra, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is now just $560, but you better act quickly.
I get free headphones to test for my job, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is so good that I paid full price—but you don’t have to
By Daniel Rubino last updated
The best While the most expensive in the Bose lineup, the $100 savings make these the best noise-canceling headphones you should buy. Here’s why.
The new Razer Freyja haptic gaming cushion went from concept to reality in 9 months. Here’s why else it’s unique.
By Daniel Rubino published
Bzzzzzzt Project Esther, the world's first haptic gaming cushion, was revealed at CES 2024. It is now Razer Freyja, and you can buy it today.
Panasonic Connect announces the Let's note FV4 laptop for US government, hospitals, and anywhere else where a secure PC is required
By Daniel Rubino published
That's different Panasonic Connect is bringing its Let’s note FV4 enterprise laptop to the US for the first time with a user-replaceable battery and clearance for government use.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 brings the power (and efficiency) of Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2 processors to creators
By Daniel Rubino published
Takes on Arm The new OmniBook range from HP is expanding with the Ultra Flip 14 in late September, and it also boasts Intel’s new Series 2 Ultra processors.
Dell’s $50 new silent mouse and AI keyboard are frankly awesome, especially with that Copilot key
By Daniel Rubino published
Let's collab Dell just announced new silent keyboards and mice, perfect for students and business users who want quiet time while working.
Reddit CEO says it's “a real pain in the ass to block these companies" from crawling the site, says Microsoft refuses to negotiate
By Daniel Rubino published
Drama Microsoft is reportedly refusing to pay for scrapping data from Reddit, or rather, it refuses to even talk to Reddit, so says its CEO in a new interview.
Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024
By Daniel Rubino published
Review Thanks to Qualcomm's new processor, Microsoft's original vision for the Surface Pro is finally a reality, making it the most exciting release since 2012.
Finally, Microsoft has successfully integrated Copilot AI into its Microsoft Launcher for Android smartphones
By Daniel Rubino published
AI Everywhere Microsoft's Launcher app for Android gets the Copilot AI treatment in the latest update in the beta channel.
ARM64 and AI are driving a 'Great Reset' in the Windows PC industry, a transformation unlike any witnessed in the past three decades
By Daniel Rubino published
OPINION Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PCs result from a perfect storm of AI and Qualcomm's new processors, reshaping the entire Windows PC ecosystem. It's the biggest shift since Windows 95 and the rise of internet PCs.
ASUS's inaugural Copilot+ laptop features a 15-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display, numerous ports, and a numeric keypad, offering a straightforward yet refined AI PC experience.
By Daniel Rubino published
Vivobook S 15 Keeping to the basics, ASUS has announced its first true AI PC with the Vivovbook S 15 (S5507), which is now available for preorder and will ship in June.
HP shocks with a major overhaul of entire PC portfolio, introducing Omni and Elite brands while ditching Spectre, Envy, and others
By Daniel Rubino published
The return With the announcement of new Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, HP is taking the opportunity to rebrand its entire PC lineup with Elite for commercial use and the return of Omni and OmniBook for consumer PCs.
Qualcomm unveiled a new mid-tier ARM64 processor, the Snapdragon X Plus, which benchmarks indicate is faster than Apple's M3
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Another Option In addition to the Snapdragon X Elite 12-core SoC, Qualcomm offers a 10-core version to target more mainstream PCs while also keeping ahead of Apple’s M3.
Dell XPS 14 (9440) review: An outstanding Windows laptop, thanks to its minimalist design, superior display, and powerful graphics
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Review Slightly larger than the XPS 13 but much more powerful, Dell's new XPS 14 (9440) is a gorgeous feat in engineering, performance, and design.
Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mk3 (2024) review: With Intel 13th Gen and faster graphics, there's still nothing better than this semi-rugged laptop
By Daniel Rubino published
Built Tough Panasonic has updated its groundbreaking 2019 Toughbook FZ-55 semi-rugged laptop with Intel 13th Gen, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, making it still a winner for hardworking pros.
Not a typo: Instead of $1,650, Samsung's Galaxy 2-in-1 laptop is just *$799*, but only for a few hours
By Daniel Rubino published
OMG Best Buy shaved $850 off from the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 15.6” AMOLED laptop reducing its price to just $800, but for a VERY short time.
Intel's gambit: New Core Ultra mobile CPUs take on Apple and AMD with AI chips, double the graphics power and ultra-efficient laptops. But will it work?
By Daniel Rubino published
Core Ultra Intel unveils specs for select Core Ultra series mobile CPUs, featuring a new core setup focused on efficiency, AI enhancements, and updates to its Evo platform for 2024.
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.
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