
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

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.

This RTX 4060 gaming laptop with OLED display is now $470 cheaper
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The gaming laptop we called "beautiful and slim with an incredible display" is now $470 cheaper, making it a way better deal than its main competition.

Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested.

Plugable's new dock supports five 4K@60Hz displays with USB-C
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Plugable's UD-7400PD is a new USB-C dock that supports five external 4K displays. It sets a new standard for all laptop docks, and it doesn't cost as much as you might think.

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC performance issues and how to fix them
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages is here, but it arrives with a long list of issues. Most are related to PC, with NVIDIA drivers seemingly causing the most chaos. Good news: some fixes are available.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.

When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
By Zachary Boddy, Cale Hunt last updated
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.

NVIDIA's Game Ready driver for DOOM: The Dark Ages is here
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.

The Surface Pro 12-inch is a huge upgrade over Microsoft's Surface Go 4
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is similar to the Surface Go 4 in that they're both compact 2-in-1 PCs. But just how much better is the new Pro device?

I compared the Surface Pro 12-inch to Apple's iPad Air M3
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is an impressive 2-in-1 PC, and a lot of people are wondering how it measures up to the latest iPad Air M3. I can help.

I tested CalDigit's Element 5 Hub to see if it's worth $280
By Cale Hunt published
Accessories CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?

Best PC gaming accessories of 2025
By Rebecca Spear last updated
PC gaming Made the switch to PC gaming? Need a few upgrades? From monitors to mouse mats, we have the best PC gaming accessories collected right here.

Want to play WoW? These PCs are your best options.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC 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.

There won't likely be any RTX 5060 reviews available at launch
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5060 is expected to launch on May 19. Unfortunately, NVIDIA looks to be limiting review driver access, adding another red flag to the launch.

I want to know if you're buying the new Surface PCs!
By Cale Hunt published
Community The new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch are more affordable and portable than their flagship siblings. Have they piqued your interest? I want to know!

Is the new Surface Laptop 13-inch better than the Surface Laptop 7?
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft unveiled a new 13-inch Surface Laptop as a more portable alternative to the Surface Laptop 7. I take a look at how the devices compare to help you choose.

How does the Surface Pro 12-inch compare to the Surface Pro 11?
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft just unveiled a Surface Pro 12-inch designed with mobility in mind. I compare it to the flagship Surface Pro 11 to ensure you get the right 2-in-1 PC.

I tested this high-end RTX 5090 laptop and urge gamers to downgrade
By Cale Hunt published
Review I've been playing my favorite games and running benchmarks on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for a few weeks. It's a great laptop, but the RTX 5090 doesn't impress.

Amazon Gaming Week deals and price-busting competitors
By Ben Wilson last updated
Deals Amazon Gaming Week offered hot deals on Xbox and PC gaming at Amazon and its price-matching rivals, so we rounded up the best savings LIVE.

RTX gaming laptops are clearing out during Amazon Gaming Week
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Amazon Gaming Week is home to countless deals on hardware and accessories, but I've focused on the best gaming laptop deals so far.

You don't have to shop Amazon for these great Gaming Week deals
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Amazon's Gaming Week is home to countless awesome deals on accessories and hardware, but competing retailers have better prices on these select items.

A Metaphor: ReFantazio-themed PC case and accessories are here
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Metaphor: ReFantazio was a 2024 smash hit, and HYTE is acknowledging its popularity (and awesome artwork) with some new themed hardware and accessories.
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