
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

PC gaming on a dual-screen laptop is better than I expected
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Lenovo's new Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) is a high-class dual-screen PC that leans into entertainment. How does it handle games across two displays? I found out.

Everything you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Thunderbolt 5 is Intel's next-gen connectivity standard for Windows laptops. It's a massive improvement over Thunderbolt 4, but it remains a rare sight.

New info about NVIDIA's rumored APU for gaming laptops has leaked
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware It's rumored that NVIDIA has been working on a new APU for Windows laptops since 2023, and a new leak provides a look at the design. Here's why it's a big deal for gaming PCs.

NVIDIA's new black screen bug affects the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.

Don't expect next-gen Snapdragon X chips to launch in 2025
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is $223 off at Newegg for a few more hours
By Cale Hunt published
Deals AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.

The 2TB SSD I scored highest is down to $129 today only
By Cale Hunt published
Deals I've had the SK hynix Platinum P41 in my personal gaming PC for years, and the 2TB model hasn't been this cheap since last year.

LG wants to give you a 180Hz gaming monitor for free
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Free displays seem to be the biggest deal on Memorial Day, with LG giving away a QHD 180Hz monitor when you buy its discounted OLED beauty.

HP's OmniBook 5 Flip convertible is down to $449 at Best Buy
By Cale Hunt published
Deals HP's OmniBook 5 Flip is a great little 14-inch convertible PC for productivity, streaming, and homework. This Memorial Day sale knocks off $350.

Get an RTX 4060 gaming laptop for $705 on Memorial Day
By Cale Hunt published
Deals NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Laptop GPU just took over the top spot as most popular for PC gamers, and you can now pick up the MSI Thin with the card inside for just $705.

I finally got my hands on Lenovo's dual-screen OLED laptop
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Lenovo's refreshed Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) just showed up on my doorstep. I'm giving it a full review, but first, a hands-on look at the dual OLED displays.

Best RTX gaming laptop deals you'll find on Memorial Day weekend
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Memorial Day isn't supposed to be about deals, but that isn't stopping major retailers from slashing prices. I found the best discounts on RTX gaming laptops.

Memorial Day Weekend deals on my favorite Windows and Xbox tech
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals I'm tracking the hottest Memorial Day sale discounts on Windows PCs and Xbox gaming accessories, highlighting deals on our favorite tech.

Give one of the world's most expensive PC games a try for free
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming Star Citizen still hasn't been officially released in a finished state, but that doesn't mean it's not worth trying out. Until May 27, you can get free access.

The best Memorial Day deals aren't from Amazon
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Amazon loves to throw a deals event, and of course, it's getting in on Memorial Day weekend. But the best deals I've spotted so far aren't from Amazon.

Samsung's BOGO Odyssey display deal is too good to miss
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The Odyssey G9 is down to $799, and Samsung is throwing in a free Odyssey G5 for good measure as we head into Memorial Day weekend.

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to the lowest price of the year
By Cale Hunt published
Deals If there's an affordable CPU I'd recommend every PC gamer get, it's the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It just hit a new low for 2025 at Amazon as part of the Memorial Day deals event.

AMD copies NVIDIA, burying its new 8GB GPU at Computex
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware AMD revealed its mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs at Computex 2025, taking a page from NVIDIA's playbook and completely avoiding mention of the 8GB model.

NZXT's refreshed H9 Flow RGB+ is the best PC case I've used
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NZXT refreshed its H9 Flow RGB+ for 2025, and I was able to build my gaming PC inside ahead of launch. It's an impressive case made for enthusiasts, and it's easy to recommend.

This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Crucial announced a new T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD made for high-performance laptops and desktop PCs. With it comes a new X10 portable SSD with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) speed.

NVIDIA's RTX 5060 is here, but where are all the reviews?
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA launched its RTX 5060 GPUs for desktops and laptops today, but they come without any real reviews. Here's what's going on behind the scenes.

These are the best pre-built gaming PCs we've tested
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC These pre-built systems are highly configurable and ready to ship so you don't have to wait.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
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