Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about PC gaming, Windows laptops, accessories, 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's not afraid to give his honest opinion regarding everything from PC gaming hardware to Windows software and laptops.
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

Review: The HyperDrive Next dock might be the perfect option for busy offices
By Cale Hunt Published
Review Thunderbolt Share certification and a built-in M.2 SSD slot are huge boons for busy workers.

Is that GTA 4 or GTA 6? You need to see this RTX Remix project.
By Cale Hunt Published
PC Gaming NVIDIA's RTX Remix tool is proving quite capable in the right hands, and the 18-year-old GTA game is proof.

Windows 11's latest update is breaking some PC games
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming Reports of EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors, game freezes or crashes, and complete PC reboots are coming in.

Best gaming keyboards 2026
By Ben Wilson Last updated
Keyboards Windows Central tests and reviews the latest and greatest gaming keyboards to help you make the best possible decision for your gaming setup.

Razer offers a camera-infused gaming headset that records everything
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware Who thought our ears would someday be able to see?

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme trounces Intel and AMD in new testing
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware Plugged in or on battery power, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme comes out ahead of Intel and AMD.

Micron botches SSD warranty claim as AI strangles markets
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware As memory and storage makers make the pivot to AI customers and rake in record profits, regular consumers are being denied proper warranty claims for faulty RAM and SSDs. Is there any recourse?

The high-end GPU market is in complete chaos
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware I'll take the RAM, storage, CPU, motherboard, PSU, and more for free, please.

Demand for RTX Spark laptops is much higher than expected, says ASUS
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware ProArt P14 and P16 laptops with NVIDIA's new ARM-powered chip are in high demand from partners.

Which keyboard switch is right for you?
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware It's no longer enough to pick the keyboard with the best aesthetics. I dig into switches and how they differ.

ChatGPT adds Recall-esque feature to macOS that records your actions
By Cale Hunt Published
AI Windows users were (and still are) unsure about Recall, and something similar is now headed to macOS.

The guy who built Task Manager just remade it with a cyberpunk vibe
By Cale Hunt Published
Windows Dave W. Plummer is back again with a new Task Manager he created from scratch.

OLED monitors are shipping faster than ever as gamers dodge sky-high PC prices
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware Yes, OLED prices are falling, but the fact that no one can afford other PC upgrades is surely playing a role.

1,140 GOG games lack content or have other issues compared to competing storefronts
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming I'll be sure to check the list the next time I think about buying a game on GOG.

Vulnerabilities discovered in ASUS' Armoury Crate app need your attention
By Cale Hunt Published
PC Gaming It's an 8.4 out of 10 on the CVSS scale, so it shouldn't be taken lightly.

What happens when junior developers can no longer break into the video game industry?
By Cale Hunt Published
Gaming AI might be helping solo developers create games, but it's wreaking havoc on the broader industry.

The best Windows laptops for video conferencing and Zoom meetings in 2026
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson Last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

I miss PC Game Pass when using my Steam Deck, but this might fix that
By Cale Hunt Published
PC Gaming Steam Deck (and other Linux systems) might soon be able to play PC Game Pass games with the help of Xodus.

Is the new $699 Swift Air 14 a better laptop than Dell's refreshed XPS 13?
By Cale Hunt Published
Laptops These budget Windows laptops have pushed the market to new heights, but you only want one. I can help.

HP's Omen Max 45L is powerful, but its quality doesn't match the PC's price
By Cale Hunt Published
Review I love the PC's performance and cooling, but at the asking price, HP could be paying more attention to small details.

ThinkPad fans are rebuilding 18-year-old laptops with 2026 processors
By Cale Hunt Published
Laptops It's not the most cost-effective method, but who doesn't want a modernized version of one of the most legendary ThinkPads ever?

I'm a reformed PC snob. I admit it's time to rethink pre-built systems.
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming Pre-builts keep upping their appeal as build quality improves and prices get more competitive.
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