
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

AMD's RX 9060 XT is getting warm reviews ahead of launch
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.

NVIDIA RTX GPUs seem to be causing issues with the Hell Is Us demo
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Hell Is Us developer Rogue Factor recently released a PC demo on Steam, and it looks like NVIDIA RTX GPUs are having a hard time getting past the cinematic intro.

Civilization 7 is in trouble as its Steam rating slips
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Civilization 7 represents a major shakeup to the Civ series, and not all players like the changes. Recent reviews on Steam have dropped to Mostly Negative.

You don't have to spend much to get a great pre-built PC for Minecraft
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft have low PC system requirements, but that doesn't mean a more powerful PC can't make the experience far better. Here are the best pre-built PCs for Minecraft.

Many Copilot+ PCs are deeply discounted at Best Buy this week
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy is currently offering a bunch of deep discounts on Copilot+ PCs, making it a great time to upgrade from your old Windows 10 laptop.

Blink and you might miss it; this is the xMEMS 1mm fan-on-a-chip
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware High-performance, thin devices often don't have the space to fit a proper cooling system. That's changing with these micro fans. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft aims to solve USB-C confusion with its new mandate
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Have you ever tried using a USB-C port, only to find out it doesn't support your peripheral of choice? Me too. Microsoft aims to fix the issue with a new mandate.

The top 5 PC games I can't wait to play in 2025
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming I already have a massive backlog of PC games to play, but that doesn't stop me from drooling over these upcoming titles. Do you agree with my picks?

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.
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