
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

The most legendary business laptop is now 40% off
By Cale Hunt published
Deals When it comes to premium business laptops, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is easily one of the best. Lenovo's Spring sale has slashed costs significantly, making it more desirable than ever.

LG heard you love TV, so it put one in its new OLED gaming monitors
By Cale Hunt published
Monitors LG just announced three new ultrawide OLED gaming monitors with webOS smart TV built right in. They're available to buy now, but you'd best bring a fat wallet.

These great laptops all have at least 32GB of RAM
By Cale Hunt, Zac Bowden last updated
Laptops Not everyone needs 32GB of RAM in their laptop, but if you’re focusing on creative apps or other intense multitasking jobs, it will make a big difference.

Lenovo's $449 convertible has 13+ hours of battery life
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.

Don't buy NVIDIA's most powerful laptops until you read this
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs have entered laptops, and they're now available to buy. However, mobile RTX 5090 performance isn't nearly as high as I was expecting.

Why you might want to buy a new laptop sooner rather than later
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Tariffs proposed and already in place are driving up the cost of tech, including laptops. Here's why you might want to invest before more tariffs arrive.

Intel's AI Assistant wants to help you beat tough games
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Intel showed off some new details regarding its Core Ultra H and HX mobile chips, including an AI Assistant that makes use of an NPU to boost performance and help with difficult games.

I want to know what GPU you're using and why!
By Cale Hunt published
Community Our new comments section is the perfect place to be heard, and I want to get an idea of what sort of GPUs our readers are using and why.

NVIDIA's new AI gaming tool is off to a rough start
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA launched a new AI tool built into its official desktop app, and the results after trying it out are less than impressive. Here's what you need to know.

NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launch strategy is concerning
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launches in April at the same time as reviews go live. Will it be another disaster, or is NVIDIA extra confident this time around?

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

Looking back at Windows Mixed Reality, the VR we hardly knew
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft @ 50 Windows Mixed Reality didn't make it to its 10th anniversary, but it made a significant splash in the VR world during its limited run.

AMD's Ryzen 5 drops to $76 for a limited time
By Cale Hunt published
Deals AMD's desktop CPUs last a long time, and despite the Ryzen 5 5500 launching in 2022, it remains a solid option for 1080p gamers. This deal has it down to $76.

Age of Empires 2 is about to get its biggest update ever
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming It's been 26 years since Age of Empires 2 originally launched, and the remastered version is stronger than ever. Need proof? Just check out this "sneak peek."

These RTX 5080s are back in stock at Newegg
By Cale Hunt published
PC Those waiting to find RTX 5080 GPUs in stock from legit sellers now have a couple of options from Newegg. However, you're not going to like the prices.

DXR 1.2 has the potential to revolutionize modern gaming
By Cale Hunt published
PC With promises of massive performance gains and "next-generation realism," DXR 1.2 could be one of the biggest leaps forward yet for path tracing in games.

This RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC we reviewed is now $400 off
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.

NVIDIA's most popular GPUs are rumored to be delayed
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Although NVIDIA hasn't officially stated anything, many were expecting to see an RTX 5060 this week. New rumors suggest that won't happen until April and May.

StarCraft played a major role in Age of Empire 2's development
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming The Age of Conquerors expansion didn't initially include a Korean civ, but StarCraft's popularity at the time forced Microsoft into a rushed decision.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU stock catches up to demand at AMD's MSRP
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been restocked at MSRP at prominent retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.

This massive OLED ultrawide monitor is now less than $1,000
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The Acer Predator X45 is a discounted 45-inch OLED ultrawide 21:9 gaming monitor with limited stock in Walmart's clearance sale.

Everything you need to know about NVIDIA RTX 5000
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 5000 "Blackwell" GPUs are on the market, and there's lots of news to keep track of. I rounded up the biggest bits right here.

"The world's most powerful workstation" has RTX PRO "Blackwell" GPUs
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops HP is busy announcing new laptops, and the ZBook Fury G1i is one to keep tabs on. HP says the new RTX PRO GPUs make it the most powerful 18-inch workstation ever.
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