
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine 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'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

AI's job impact is hitting the 22–25 age group the hardest
By Cale Hunt published
AI Stanford’s latest research shows that generative AI is hitting young professionals hardest. Where have all the entry-level positions gone?

Battlefield 6 is free with this $149 Intel CPU
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Intel’s Core i5-14600K is now just $149, and it comes with Battlefield 6 and a creator bundle worth $195. This might be the best CPU deal of the year.

Intel Gamer Days is handing out Battlefield 6 with gaming laptops — starting at $499
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Intel Gamer Days is here, and buying one of these eligible (and discounted) RTX laptops will get you a free copy of Battlefield 6.

How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Privacy On Windows 11, you can set up and manage VPN connections without third-party clients, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Creators feel betrayed as YouTube alters videos without consent
By Cale Hunt published
AI YouTube admits it’s modifying videos with machine learning—but insists it’s not AI. Creators say it’s a breach of trust.

KB5063878 could be breaking drives — here’s how to stay safe
By Cale Hunt published
Windows A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

Our top 14-inch gaming laptop is now $1,349 — for a limited time
By Cale Hunt published
Deals ASUS’s sleek and powerful Zephyrus G14 is now more affordable than ever thanks to a major Best Buy discount.

NVIDIA’s Project G‑Assist now runs on more RTX GPUs, including laptops
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.

Experts push back on Google’s AI efficiency claims
By Cale Hunt published
AI Is Google’s Gemini AI actually as eco-friendly as a new report claims? Experts say the company’s water and energy report leaves out key details.

Microsoft’s new cybersecurity rules target Chinese companies
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft A major breach of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has triggered a cybersecurity crackdown, and Chinese companies are now locked out of key programs.

Why does the Blade 14 cost so much more than the Zephyrus G14?
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops The Razer Blade 14 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 were both updated for 2025. Which one is right for you?

NVIDIA’s latest AI chip is tuned for China — and tuned down
By Cale Hunt published
AI Sources claim NVIDIA has a new B30A AI chip based on the Blackwell architecture in the works — and it’s not guaranteed to ship.

OpenAI CEO says the US is underestimating China's AI threat
By Cale Hunt published
AI In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.

From $1,049 to $699 — HP’s OmniBook X Flip is perfect for students
By Cale Hunt published
Deals HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.

Cloud storage risks explained — and how to avoid becoming a cautionary tale
By Cale Hunt published
Storage Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.

NVIDIA and AMD agree to pay the US government 15% of China chip revenue
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware National security risks take a backseat as President Trump confirms a 15% levy on NVIDIA and AMD's AI chips to China.

Players are trashing Battlefield 6, but I'm having a great time
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Hundreds of thousands of gamers are too busy enjoying the open beta to comment.

OpenAI's CEO claims AI is coming for Gen X jobs, not Gen Z
By Cale Hunt published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made some interesting comments on Huge Conversations with Cleo Abram last week, noting that it's Gen X that will feel AI's impact more than Gen Z.

NVIDIA responds to US trackers found in AI chip shipments
By Cale Hunt published
AI NVIDIA firmly denies claims of secret tracking devices in AI chip shipments, asserting its innocence amid rising export tensions.

Gaming handhelds are the new netbooks, but will they end the same way?
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming It's easy to draw similarities between the rise of netbooks in the late '00s and gaming handhelds today. Will they meet the same end, or will gaming handhelds hold on?

Windows 11 promised better gaming — here’s what it delivered
By Cale Hunt published
Windows I finally upgraded my home gaming PC to Windows 11, and I was curious to see if there was any difference in game performance with a fresh install compared to Windows 10. Here's what I discovered.

China to Nvidia: Prove you’re not spying — or keep your AI chips
By Cale Hunt published
AI Just when NVIDIA thought it was in the clear to resume sales of its H20 AI GPUs to China, a new report suggests that Beijing is putting pressure on its major firms to avoid the chips.

Valve Explains PayPal Split Over Steam Currency Support
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.
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