
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

Amazon Gaming Week deals and price-busting competitors
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals Amazon Gaming Week offered hot deals on Xbox and PC gaming at Amazon and its price-matching rivals, so we rounded up the best savings LIVE.

RTX gaming laptops are clearing out during Amazon Gaming Week
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Amazon Gaming Week is home to countless deals on hardware and accessories, but I've focused on the best gaming laptop deals so far.

You don't have to shop Amazon for these great Gaming Week deals
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Amazon's Gaming Week is home to countless awesome deals on accessories and hardware, but competing retailers have better prices on these select items.

A Metaphor: ReFantazio-themed PC case and accessories are here
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Metaphor: ReFantazio was a 2024 smash hit, and HYTE is acknowledging its popularity (and awesome artwork) with some new themed hardware and accessories.

These AMD Ryzen CPUs have never been cheaper
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Select AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon during gaming week, and I'm seeing some of the lowest prices ever.

How to get a free copy of DOOM: The Dark Ages Premium Edition
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15, and you can get a free copy with early access when you buy a piece of eligible NVIDIA RTX 50-series hardware.

This $699 gaming laptop is easily the best deal of Gaming Week
By Cale Hunt published
Deals I'm keeping a close watch on gaming laptop deals during Gaming Week, and the best I've seen isn't actually available from Amazon.

AMD's most popular gaming CPU is still on sale at $391
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D might be a couple of years old, but it has many years of life left. It's down to $391 at Amazon, a price that hasn't been seen since mid-2024.

How to fix missing DLSS and FSR settings in Oblivion Remastered
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC gaming The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered just launched, and its UE5 engine isn't easy on the PC. Here's how RTX owners can force DLSS 4 to improve frame rates.

How to get the right desktop gaming PC for Oblivion Remastered
By Cale Hunt published
PC The Oblivion Remaster is a massive success, but the new graphics are putting old PC hardware to the test. Here are six gaming PCs worth checking out.

NVIDIA targets May 19 for its RTX 5060 launch
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware A new leak points to an RTX 5060 launch on May 19, but the leak also points to the review embargo lifting the same day. Does that raise alarms for anyone else?

Get the right gaming laptop for Oblivion Remastered
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Oblivion Remastered is here, and your aging PC might not be able to handle the beautiful new graphics. Here are five gaming laptops that will get the job done.

Get the most out of your Horadric Cube in Diablo 2 with my guide
By Cale Hunt, Jennifer Young last updated
Gaming Diablo 2's Horadric Cube is a crucial tool that only gets more useful as the game progresses. Here's every Horadric Cube recipe and why they're important.

These are the best keyboards we've tested so far
By Cale Hunt last updated
Accessories With countless options on the market, choosing a new keyboard for your PC can be daunting. I curated this list of the best we've tested for a wide range of uses.

New SD Express 8.0 cards hit 1.6GB/s read speeds
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware SD Express 8.0 is the next standard for removable storage that you should keep an eye on, and ADATA just announced a new card with up to 1.6GB/s transfer speeds.

AMD's more affordable GPUs could be announced at Computex
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware AMD could be prepping an RX 9060 XT announcement at Computex, with launch to follow in early June. Here's what you need to know about leaks and rumors so far.

NVIDIA's latest driver hasn't completely fixed RTX issues
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA's drivers have been shaky since the launch of RTX 50-series GPUs, but the latest update has a long list of fixes. Unfortunately, they don't work for everyone.

Can't decide which HP laptop is best for you? I can help.
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops HP's lineup of laptops includes countless models made for different types of users. I'm here to decipher the brands and makes to help you get the best HP laptop.

RTX 5060 Ti picks up support in NVIDIA's latest driver
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launched today, and with it comes an updated Game Ready driver. A couple of games pick up MFG support, and there's a list of stability fixes.

Here's how to get an RTX 5060 Ti on launch
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU is set to launch on April 16, and I've put together a guide to help you land the new card ASAP. Here's what you need to know.

Here's what critics are saying about the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU has launched, and reviewers were able to get their hands on the 16GB model early. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

NVIDIA's affordable RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs are official
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5000 lineup has now been padded with 5060 and 5060 Ti models, and the latter cards are expected to launch April 16. Here's what you need to know.

Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops These high-scoring laptops have some of the brightest screens on the market.
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