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
Best Microsoft Surface PCs in 2024
By Zac Bowden, Cale Hunt last updated
Updated There's a Surface PC for all types of users.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
By Cale Hunt last updated
RIP eMMC Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.
Best budget PCs 2024: Affordable desktop computers
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that still pack a punch. Our top desktop picks will help you find your next budget PC.
Best mini PCs and NUCs 2024: Compact and affordable computers
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Windows PCs come in all shapes and sizes, and whatever your needs, there's a computer out there to suit you. Here are the best to choose if you're looking for a new mini PC.
Best Copilot+ PC in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel Copilot+ PCs are here, and we've put together a list of the top options for most people based on our hands-on time testing and reviewing the Windows on ARM devices.
Best laptops with bright screens 2024: Great for outdoor use
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated These high-scoring laptops proved in our testing to offer ample screen brightness to use outdoors.
This AMD gaming laptop with 144Hz display is hundreds less than a ROG Ally, but only while the deal lasts
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming deal Casual PC gamers can't miss this limited deal on an HP Victus gaming laptop, powered by AMD hardware; it's down to less than $500, making it even cheaper than our favorite gaming handhelds.
October Prime Day AI PC deals 2024 — Up to $1,340 off, Copilot+ laptop discounts, and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
AI PC Deals Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event kicks off on October 8, but you don't need to wait for the two-day event to save big on AI PCs and Copilot+ PCs.
Intel’s ‘Thunderbolt Share’ finally debuts on this top-tier gaming PC. Here's which one (and why it matters).
By Cale Hunt published
PC2PC File and accessory sharing just got a whole lot easier.
Best pre-built gaming PC in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Highly configurable but ready to ship so you don't have to wait.
The ‘most efficient family of x86 processors ever’ has launched; here’s the best place to buy Intel’s groundbreaking new laptops
By Cale Hunt published
New AI PCs A new collection of AI PCs featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors has launched, and Best Buy has dedicated a full page to the new hardware. Here's what you need to know.
Best RAM for Intel Core i9-13900K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Complement your powerful Core i9-13900K with the right DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
It took 18 months to create this esports-caliber Alienware headset, co-designed by gaming pros
By Cale Hunt published
Pro hardware Alienware's Pro Headset joins keyboard and mouse to complete the competitive-gamer trifecta.
HyperX introduces an all-in-one wireless headset for work and gaming with battery life strong enough to handle both
By Cale Hunt published
New HyperX gear The HyperX Cloud MIX 2 aims to do it all, including noise cancellation, low-latency audio, and extreme battery life.
HP might have just made its workstation PCs the best platform for AI development
By Cale Hunt published
A boost for AI New features are coming to HP's AI Creation Center.
HP's new Series 5 Pro monitors have one of my favorite high-end laptop features
By Cale Hunt published
New screens These professional monitors are designed for AI workflows and easy collaboration.
Surface Pro 11 vs. ProArt PZ13: Microsoft's 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC isn't bested, but ASUS makes a strong argument with a lower cost
By Cale Hunt published
2-in-1 showdown The Surface Pro 11 doesn't have a lot of competition, but the ASUS ProArt PZ13 gives it a good run.
Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 3060 in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair a suitable processor with NVIDIA's affordable 30-Series graphics card.
There's no reason to overspend on a Windows convertible AI PC, thanks to this massive discount
By Cale Hunt published
AI PC deal A whole lot of laptop for not a lot of money.
HiDock H1 review: This 'AI-powered' laptop dock is the first of its kind, but not what I expected based on its marketing hype
By Cale Hunt published
Review HiDock's H1 is an interesting piece of tech that attempts to blend a USB-C docking station with AI transcription and summary via GPT-4o.
Best RAM for Intel Core i7-13700K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Choosing the best RAM for your Intel Core i7-13700K depends largely on the motherboard you'll be using. Whether it supports DDR4 or DDR5 RAM, we've compiled a list of the very best right here.
Best RAM for Intel Core i5-13600K 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Complement your 13th Gen Intel Core i5 with the perfect DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
Best PCs for World of Warcraft in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
Wow, look at those PCs Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.
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