
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine 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'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

HP's new AI tools want to compete with Copilot+ and Studio Effects
By Cale Hunt published
AI HP's Amplify 2025 conference is underway, and a number of new and updated AI tools are on the way. Here's what you need to know.

HP's most popular laptops are no longer Snapdragon exclusives
By Sean Endicott, Cale Hunt published
Laptops HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.

NVIDIA and Microsoft team up to add more AI to your games
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA and Microsoft announced a partnership to bring RTX Neural Shaders to a DirectX preview in April. Here's what you need to know.

NVIDIA's RTX Remix might be the best reason to buy a new GPU
By Cale Hunt published
PC Some of my favorite old games look awful in 2025, but RTX Remix can change that. If you're a lifelong PC gamer, this might be the reason to buy an RTX 5000 GPU.

This OLED laptop with Copilot+ is down to $499(!)
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Windows 10 support is soon ending, and you might be looking for an affordable Windows 11 PC. I found an OLED Copilot+ laptop that's down to just $499 for a limited time.

Comparing the RTX 5070 to the RTX 5070 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's latest midrange desktop GPUs have arrived, and you might be wondering which one works best in your build. This comparison can help.

Check your chips — another fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D was spotted
By Cale Hunt published
PC PC hardware shortages don't make for a good buying experience, and it gets worse when scammers attempt to make money off of innocent consumers.

Is it worth spending more on the RX 9070 XT?
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD launched its new RX 9000 GPUs, and you might be wondering which one is better for your PC gaming setup. Let's take a look at performance and pricing.

APU vs. CPU vs. GPU — What you need to know
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC The PC world is full of acronyms that quickly become foreign if you aren't keeping up with the latest news. Here's what you should know about CPU, GPU, and APU.

Explaining the differences between NVIDIA Ti and Super GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
PC Staying on top of all the terms surrounding PC hardware, especially GPUs, isn't easy. Here's what you need to know about Ti, Super, XT, and XTX versions.

This gaming laptop prototype has the world's fastest GPU inside
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops This prototype gaming laptop might not come to market, but it's an interesting look at what happens when you put desktop-class hardware into a "mobile" frame.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Ben Wilson, Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?

Don't buy a new Windows laptop before reading this guide
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11. Here are our 10 top-rated laptops of 2025.

MSI's dual-monitor mount is a major office upgrade
By Cale Hunt published
Review Sick of your monitors taking up too much space on your desk? Have oversized screens that don't work with the average mount? You need to check out MSI's MAG MT201D.

Pre-built PCs with AMD's RX 9000 GPUs have arrived
By Cale Hunt published
PC Despite more stock than NVIDIA could muster, AMD's RX 9000 GPUs are selling fast. If you don't get a standalone card, I found some great pre-built PCs with RDNA 4.

Dell has a new 75-inch 4K touch display, and it costs more than you think
By Cale Hunt published
Monitors Dell unveiled 7 new monitors today, including a massive 75-inch 4K touchscreen designed for easy collaboration. It's worth a look, but it'll set you back $4,000.

AMD RDNA 4 GPUs — Best places to shop on the March 6 launch.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC AMD's RX 9000 GPUs from the RDNA 4 generation launch on March 6, and you'll likely need a bit of luck added to your shopping strategy to get one.

NVIDIA dealt a blow as AMD RDNA 4 reviews go live
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD's RX 9000 GPU review embargo has been lifted, and the positive impressions are plentiful. Here's what you need to know before the March 6 launch.

RTX 5070 reviews highlight major issues with the new GPU
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA RTX 5070 reviews are live and are a lot more negative than I expected. Here's what you need to know before you attempt to buy the new GPU.

Lenovo made an AI monitor with automatic ergonomic adjustments
By Cale Hunt published
AI Lenovo's new proof-of-concept AI devices are here, and it looks like the company is serious about adding AI to everything. Here's what you need to know.

Lenovo's new AI laptop has the brightest OLED screen I've ever seen
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops The refreshed Yoga Pro 9i and 7i "Aura Edition" laptops have been revealed, and they're among the most powerful creator laptops ever to come out of Lenovo's stable.

Take my money, AMD — Why an RDNA 4 GPU is headed into my PC
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD revealed its next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards, and the info available so far is enough for me to make a final decision on my next PC upgrade.

AMD's RX 9070 XT just became the best GPU under $600
By Cale Hunt published
PC AMD finally unveiled its RDNA 4 GPUs, and the price and performance are impressive. NVIDIA needed some strong competition, and it just arrived.
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