Latest articles by Cale Hunt
YouTube isn't down, but your ad blocker is probably causing issues
Software Can't get YouTube to load in your browser today? The site seems to be running fine, but not for many users with an ad blocker installed. Here's how you can get around the issue.
Rumors point to memory shortages cancelling NVIDIA's RTX SUPER graphics cards
PC Gaming AI is certainly eating up all the memory, but is it bad enough to cancel an NVIDIA SUPER refresh and drive current GPU prices through the roof?
NVIDIA CEO says China will win the AI race if the US can't get past cynicism and regulation
AI NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was recently quoted as saying that China will win the AI race, before clarifying his comment in a separate X post. Was it a slip of the tongue, or was it real foresight?
Oprah just crowned a Windows laptop one of her Favorite Things — for the first time since 2012
Laptops The ASUS Zenbook A14, powered by Snapdragon X Plus, is the first laptop in over a decade to make Oprah’s Favorite Things — praised for its ultralight design, long battery life, and sleek build.
Windows has another BitLocker bug, but it's fairly easy to solve
Windows Windows 11 and Windows 10 users might experience a BitLocker Recovery screen bug, which is something we've seen before.
OpenAI's Sora app comes to Android in these countries
AI OpenAI launched its Sora app a few weeks ago, but until now, only iOS users were able to test out the social workings. Now, Android users in seven countries can also download the app.
AMD sets revenue records, and it's not just all AI profit
PC AMD posted its third-quarter financial results, and they're far better than I was expecting. Here's what's driving revenue and where AMD wants to go in the coming year.
Budget AI laptops: Because who needs ports or power when you’ve got discounts
Laptops The ASUS Zenbook A14 and the HP OmniBook 5 14 are two PCs we tested that do a lot of great things at an affordable price. This comparison aims to help you make the right decision at checkout.
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE AI bet supercharges NVIDIA’s GPU dominance
AI Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.
NVIDIA CEO says AI's "virtuous cycle" is only beginning, but what does that mean?
AI Has the AI boom reached a tipping point, or is it more about pandering to investors?
The best Windows laptops out of 70+ recent reviews
Laptops The Windows Central team has tested and reviewed more than 70 Windows laptops in the past year, and I've curated this list with the 9 best options as well as several honorable mentions.
Digital doppelgängers: how hackers are making use of your leaked data
Security A new study published by Surfshark VPN's research team offers a frightening insight into the true extent of data leaks and breaches since 2004. Are you doing enough to protect yourself?
When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
Versus 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.
Windows 10 is dead. AMD made it official in its latest Adrenalin update
Windows AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 software update has cut support for Windows 10 and some older RDNA GPUs. Here's what you need to know.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
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.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
Millions use ChatGPT weekly for mental health help, says OpenAI
AI GPT-5's tendency to give bad advice to those going through a mental health crisis has (hopefully) been reduced.
What you need to know about AMD's next-gen 'Gorgon Point' chips
Hardware Rumors and leaks suggest that AMD is working on a new Gorgon Point APU for 2026. Here's everything I know so far.
MacBook sales soared as Microsoft retired Windows 10
Windows A new study from Counterpoint Research shows that only one Windows laptop OEM bested Apple's YoY sales in Q3 2025. Here's what you need to know.
DICE isn't backing down from its Portal XP nerf
Gaming The Battlefield 6 team has offered an update as to the immediate future of its Portal experiences, and it's not going to sit well with a lot of players.
ZOTAC somehow fit a desktop-class RTX 5060 Ti into this mini PC
PC ZOTAC has something new for those of you yearning for a super tiny PC with a desktop-class NVIDIA GPU inside.
Microsoft's CEO receives record pay in a year that saw 15,000+ layoffs
Microsoft Business is booming at Microsoft, and its CEO isn't going to go hungry.
