Cale Hunt

Cale Hunt

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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

Modern XPS 13 laptop with text overlay "Windows 11 on 8GB? Wait, what?"

Is Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM really that bad? I decided to find out.

By Cale Hunt published

Windows 11 I'm seeing a lot of negativity recently about running Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM, so I thought I'd test it out myself to see what the experience is really like. Here's what I found out.

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Windows 11
Chief Financial Officer of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) Wendell Huang gives a talk 2023 annual shareholders meeting at Ambassador Hotel, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

What would a price hike at TSMC look like for the rest of tech?

By Cale Hunt published

Hardware TSMC makes 70% to 90% of the world's chips. You do the math.

Hardware
Windows interface displaying Windows Security dashboard and Microsoft Defender alerts.

Troubleshoot common Windows 11 Pro security alerts and what to do next

By Cale Hunt published

Sponsor Content Created With Microsoft

Windows 11 Pro keeps your PC safe through a sophisticated suite of tools. Here's how to respond to common alerts.

Dell XPS 13

MacBook Neo vs. Dell XPS 13 (2026): A spec comparison with surprising results

By Cale Hunt published

Laptops A new laptop battle in the budget range is taking place; here's what you need to know.

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Laptops
Two handheld gaming devices (Acer Predator Atlas 8 and MSI Claw 8 EX AI+) on a table, showing different video games with a cityscape in the background.

Hands-on with the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme gaming handhelds

By Cale Hunt published

PC Gaming I had a chance to test out new gaming handhelds featuring Intel's latest Arc G3 Extreme chips. Here's what I learned (and why these chips are the new standard for mobile gaming).

PC Gaming
Tech exhibit featuring "Republic of Gamers" branding with a "20th Anniversary" emblem.

On the ground: ASUS and its ROG gaming brand went all-out at Computex

By Cale Hunt published

Computex ASUS's ROG gaming brand turned 20 this year, and Computex is where the anniversary is being celebrated. I went through the elaborate exhibit to find the best new products.

Computex
A sleek XPS 13 laptop displaying a tech news website on a light-colored table.

How Dell and Intel want to take the student PC market back from Apple

By Cale Hunt published

Laptops I spoke with Intel and Dell about their collaboration at Computex, and why the new XPS 13 is resetting budget PC expectations.

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Laptops
ASUS ROG mechanical keyboard and wireless mouse on a wooden table, with ROG-branded boxes in the background.

ASUS goes gold with its revamped ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keyboard

By Cale Hunt published

Review An already excellent mechanical keyboard gets a major makeover for ASUS ROG's 20th anniversary.

Review
A black and gold ASUS ROG computer mouse on a wooden table, with a keyboard and bookcase in the background.

A gold-plated gaming mouse? In this economy? I gave it a shot for a couple of weeks.

By Cale Hunt published

Review ASUS is celebrating ROG's 20th anniversary with a special edition mouse, and I've been using it for a couple of weeks.

Review
Three XPS 13 laptops on a wooden desk in a lecture hall, two open with colorful screens, one closed with "XPS" on the back.

Dell's XPS 13 returns to take on the MacBook Neo

By Cale Hunt published

Laptops Backlit keyboard, multi-monitor support, up to 32GB of RAM, and the latest Intel chips make the new XPS 13 one enticing laptop.

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Laptops
A hand holding up an MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld gaming PC that has the Intel Arc Graphics logo on it.

Intel unveils new Arc G-Series chips designed specifically for gaming handhelds

By Cale Hunt published

PC gaming Intel has followed through on its promise to shake up the handheld gaming market with new specialized SoCs.

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PC gaming
Image of the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (G2) at CES 2026.

Can't decide which HP laptop is best for you? I can help.

By Cale Hunt last updated

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.

Laptops
A Maingear MG-1 MK.II gaming PC with RGB lighting illuminates the interior. It features a GeForce RTX graphics card and vibrant cooling fans, creating a futuristic vibe.

Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025

By Cale Hunt last updated

PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.

PC Gaming
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

Stay connected everywhere with these top-rated 5G laptops

By Cale Hunt last updated

Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.

Laptops
ASUS ProArt PX13 OLED display.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.

By Cale Hunt 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.

Laptops
Man presenting a sleek laptop on stage, with a large image of the device projected behind him. Audience members capture the moment on phones.

6 reasons an OLED XPS 14 might be for you

By Cale Hunt published

Sponsor Content Created With Dell

Dell's XPS 14 is a gorgeous laptop, and its appeal only goes up thanks to its Tandem OLED display option. Here are six huge reasons why the OLED display could be the right choice for you.

Two Power Automate application windows open on a Windows 11 desktop, displaying automation actions and user-created flows.

Windows 11 Pro's built-in automation tool makes it easy to save time

By Cale Hunt published

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Windows 11 Pro's built-in automation tool makes it easy for all users to offload routine tasks. Here's how it works.

An image of a Windows 11 desktop with windows for Steam, Wallpaper Engine, and Aseprite overlaid.

Some of my favorite Steam apps aren't games — What's your top choice?

By Cale Hunt published

PC gaming Steam has more than 100,000 games it wants to sell you, but some of the platform's most popular listings aren't games at all. Here are five that I don't regret adding to my collection.

PC gaming
Three Dell laptops are on a wooden table with American flag decorations. One displays a colorful abstract graphic, another a website, and a third shows a skydiver photo. A "Memorial Day Sale" tag is in the foreground, creating a festive and tech-focused atmosphere.

Dell's Memorial Day laptop deals start at just $529

By Cale Hunt published

Deals Dell is currently blowing out a bunch of its laptops during Memorial Day weekend, and I found the 5 best sales that start at just $529 for a limited time.

Deals
A purple Xbox Controller in front of a Geekom mini PC.

Xbox stick drift could be solved with this free tool

By Cale Hunt published

Xbox Stick drift plagues countless Xbox and PC gamers, and it's not always an easy fix. That's hopefully changing now that DriftGuard has added full calibration support for ALL Xbox gamepads.

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Xbox
Memorial Day Savings Spectacular banner for Best Buy featuring three Dell laptops with vibrant screens. Background includes fireworks, stars, and red, white, and blue colors. Text highlights unbeatable laptop deals and limited time offer.

Not even Dell can beat Best Buy's Memorial Day laptop sales

By Cale Hunt published

Deals Memorial Day weekend is home to plenty of tech deals, and Best Buy actually has some better prices than Dell when it comes to Dell's own laptops.

Deals
A Surface Laptop 8 displays a digital face blending with circuit patterns, under a magnifying glass highlighting an eye, symbolizing technology and digital surveillance.

Why is the Surface Laptop 8's privacy screen better than the others? I found out.

By Cale Hunt published

Laptops I took a trip into the Windows Central archives to find out how laptop privacy screens have evolved over the years.

Laptops
A Maingear MG-1 MK.II gaming PC with RGB lighting illuminates the interior. It features a GeForce RTX graphics card and vibrant cooling fans, creating a futuristic vibe.

Review: Does Maingear's MG-1 MK.II gaming pre-built address the right issues?

By Cale Hunt published

Review Maingear sent me its new MG-1 MK.II pre-built gaming PC to test, and oh boy, is it a beauty.

Review
A laptop with a colorful backlit keyboard is open on a dark wooden table. The screen displays the "Copilot" logo on a red gradient background.

I asked; you answered. Does AI have a place in gaming?

By Cale Hunt published

Gaming Copilot might have been rolled back on Xbox and mobile, but AI in gaming isn't going anywhere.

Gaming
Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 review

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer

By Cale Hunt last updated

PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

PC
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