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 went back 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.
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

12 years ago, Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 and won a cult following
By Daniel Rubino published
In memoriam With its flat typography UI and unique hardware, Microsoft’s reboot of its mobile OS was both a success and a failure.

Intel Core i5-13600K review: The best mid-range desktop CPU, without question (sorry, AMD)
By Daniel Rubino published
Winner Coming in at a lower cost and much better performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X doesn't stand a chance.

Intel Core i9-13900K review: Cheaper and often faster, Intel is now ahead of AMD's best
By Daniel Rubino published
Unmatched Turns out, just adding more cores and increasing the power draw is all you need to be the fastest desktop CPU.

Razer and Panerai are helping manta rays with a Razer Special Edition luxury wristwatch
By Daniel Rubino last updated
$$ Time With only 500 pieces worldwide, this luxury wristwatch goes to a good cause and is made for the super-fan.

The new Razer Axon Wallpaper PC App syncs to your Chroma RGB to make your desktop PC even cooler
By Daniel Rubino published
MOAR RGB If you're looking to spice up your desktop, check out Razer's new Axon Wallpaper app that synces to your Razer Chroma RGB accessories, because of course it does.

Acer’s new Swift Edge 16" OLED laptop is a half-inch thin, 2.5lbs, and setting records
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Super Light Acer is setting the bar with the “world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop,” powered by AMD Ryzen 7 and Microsoft Pluton.

HyperX’s new ProCast XLR Microphone is so good it has a massive 1-inch gold condenser
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Streaming For streamers or content creators, HyperX’s new large diaphragm condenser mic is one of the best you can get.

Total psycho brilliantly removes Surface Duo 2’s camera bump
By Daniel Rubino published
Hack If you thought Surface Duo 2 would look better without a camera bump, one brave man just proved you right. Here's what happens when you gut the camera (and how to do it).

Razer and Verizon introduce ‘the world’s first 5G gaming handheld’, and it’s coming soon
By Daniel Rubino published
Gaming Razer's pre-announced gaming handheld is coming to the United States on Verizon with support for Ultra Wideband. Here's what we know so far, and when we'll learn more.

Finally, Intel is getting your Android and iOS phones to work with Windows like never before
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Interview Intel Unison looks to finally be the end-all solution to get iOS and Android to play nicely with your computer for SMS, calls, photos, and more.

Report: Surface Laptop 5 may ditch AMD option, new colors for Surface Pro 9 including ‘Forest’ green
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Rumor A new report from WinFuture reveals what Intel processors Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 will get, and AMD may not be an option. Plus, some new colors for Surface Pro?
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