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
A new AI feature for Microsoft's Android SwiftKey makes you look like a great writer (without actually being one)
By Daniel Rubino published
Fix this The latest SwiftKey beta brings a new Microsoft Editor feature powered by Bing Chat to help you write better right from your phone.
How to generate a Battery Report on Windows 10 and 11
By Daniel Rubino published
Report These instructions will help to create a battery report to understand the health of your device battery on Windows 11 (or 10).
When it comes to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, even Samsung can’t get much love from Google
By Daniel Rubino published
C'mon Google Google seems to prioritize only its Pixel Fold for app support, even though no one buys them.
The 62 best Amazon Prime Day deals still live on Windows, PC, Xbox, and more
By Daniel Rubino published
Prime Day Prime Day deals are flooding Amazon. Here are the discounts worth your time and everything else you need to know.
Razer Cobra Pro hands-on review: Razer’s new ‘immersive’ gaming mouse is all game, no fluff
By Daniel Rubino published
It's great The Razer Cobra Pro is one of Razer's best all-around gaming mice yet, finding a sweet spot between its no-frills top-tier gaming mice and the feature-packed Basilisk V3 Pro.
Intel makes bold move with new names for its game-changing Meteor Lake processors
By Daniel Rubino published
Industry News Goodbye ‘Core i’ processors and Generational numbering as Intel tries to make its brand portfolio easier to understand.
Apple takes a big swing in a failed category with its Vision Pro 'AR' headset
By Daniel Rubino published
Missing the point The problem with VR was never the quality; it was the modality, something Apple hasn’t solved.
Stop being ridiculous: Microsoft is NOT building its own processor for Surface
By Daniel Rubino published
C'mon people Two job listings at Microsoft related to silicon have sparked speculation that the company is on the verge of making its own ARM processor tied to Windows 12. Here's why that idea is silly.
Razer Nommo V2 Pro review - The PC speakers that take you from 'That's just a game' to 'IT'S. ABOUT. TO. GO. DOWN
By Daniel Rubino published
Bangers After five years, Razer has updated its premium Nommo Pro PC gaming speakers with welcomed revisions, including THX.
Dell Ultrasharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) review: All the pixels and a fantastic 4K UHD webcam make this one AMAZING display
By Daniel Rubino published
The best 👑 Dell sets the bar, again, with its innovative U3224KB display with 6K resolution and some nifty tricks.
Microsoft Word and Amazon Kindle unite for effortless doc export with this killer new feature
By Daniel Rubino published
Word to Go Microsoft Word just picked up an awesome feature for students, office workers, and anyone who wants to read Word documents on their Kindle on the go.
Acer Swift X 16 unveiled with jaw-dropping OLED display, game-changing AMD Ryzen 7840HS processor, and RTX 4050 graphics
By Daniel Rubino published
Hands-on Acer’s forthcoming creative laptop has AMD’s brand-new, top-tier Ryzen 7840HS processor and a gorgeous 3K AMOLED 16-inch display.
Dell makes big moves slashing $750 off its XPS 15, $500 from XPS 13 Plus laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
👀Don't miss this Get either of Dell’s most premium laptops for their lowest price yet.
Microsoft's Surface revenue plummets by 30%: Market overcrowded, buyers elusive, and PC sales in crisis
By Daniel Rubino published
Yikes Microsoft has too many Surfaces in addition to “declining PC demand.”
Get ready to game like never before: Razer's Viper Mini Signature Edition will feature eye-watering 8K HyperPolling
By Daniel Rubino published
OMG 🤯 The company is doubling how fast its most expensive mouse can poll your PC for lag-free gaming.
Microsoft rejects $42k+ Twitter API subscription, pulls it from ads platform
By Daniel Rubino published
Bye-bye 🐥 Microsoft drops Twitter from is advertising tools, as the company refuses to pay the social network $42,000+ a month for API access in its new revenue scheme.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro review: The laptop that leaves Surface Laptop 5 in the dust
By Daniel Rubino published
So good 🔥 Samsung’s latest Galaxy Book laptop fixes some of its most significant issues to deliver an intriguing experience.
Spectacular offer alert: Alienware 38 Curved Gaming Monitor for only $999 after a $350 price cut
By Daniel Rubino published
Solid deal Dell's Alienware AW3821DW just had $350 lopped off its price. Here's why it's an excellent gaming display that you should consider getting, especially at this price.
AI regulations in the making? Biden administration finally considers rules to govern ChatGPT and Bing Chat
By Daniel Rubino published
Laws are coming Government regulation via a certification process may be coming for AI as the U.S. Commerce Department asks for consumer feedback on what it should do about the risky technology.
Lenovo drops bombshell by slashing prices of ThinkPad X1 Nano and X1 Carbon by $1,000+
By Daniel Rubino published
🔥sale Lenovo is running a special sale where two of its top-tier business laptops are getting 40% price drops. Here's what I think of them and which one you should buy right now.
How to enable Bing AI Chat directly in Microsoft Edge’s toolbar for Android and iOS
By Daniel Rubino published
It's here (kind of) If you use Microsoft Edge on Android and really like the new Bing Chat, you can now enable the feature directly in the web browser via a hidden 'flag.' We'll show you how it's done.
How to block Twitter's ‘For You’ on Android and iOS for an Elon-free Twitter
By Daniel Rubino published
Ur a hackr For some, Twitter is increasingly becoming more annoying due to the forced ‘For You’ feed, but there’s an easy fix for it.
HP Dragonfly Pro review: AMD’s Ryzen 7 delivers solid battery in an all-around winner, but the software is a bit green
By Daniel Rubino published
boring but good Long battery life, solid build, and overall good features make this an ideal laptop for freelancers who need power and stability.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Cortana and other voice assistants, ‘dumb as a rock.’ He’s not wrong.
By Daniel Rubino published
Hey, Cortana Voice assistants were once thought to be the next revolution in computing until we all tried them. Amazon's Alexa seems to be the most recent casualty, but will generative AI change things?
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