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

Mini PC or handheld for gaming? I can help you make the right decision.
By Cale Hunt published
Decisions decisions Gaming handhelds and mini PCs are super popular, and many people eye them up as alternatives to full-size PCs. Here's what you need to know before buying.

Complement your gaming laptop with the best accessories we've tested
By Cale Hunt last updated
Gaming essentials From absolute essentials to cool add-ons, we have a ton of great gaming laptop accessory recommendations.

Need a new mouse? These 6 options are the best on the market.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Looking for the best mouse you can buy? Whether you're a gamer, a productivity wizard, or a professional often on the road, we have a mouse for you right here.

Your laptop only gets better when you add some of our favorite accessories
By Cale Hunt last updated
💻🖱️🎧⌨️ Laptops can do just about everything on their own, but that doesn't mean you can't add functionality, comfort, or protection with some great accessories.

Best keyboards 2024: Ergonomic typing, mechanical gaming, and more to fit your budget
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated There's a keyboard for every type of user, and we've collected the best of the best right here.

Check out our favorite accessories for Dell's XPS laptop and desktop PCs
By Cale Hunt last updated
XP-Accessorize Complement your premium Dell XPS PC with these worthwhile add-ons.

The math checks out — this RTX 4060 gaming PC is STILL cheaper than building your own
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated deal It's not every day a pre-built gaming PC undercuts the cost of building yourself.

Perfect your Surface Pro setup with our favorite accessories
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Your Surface Pro can only get better with these worthwhile accessories and add-ons.

Best motherboards for Intel Core i7-12700K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Core i7-12700K remains a great chip for your next PC build, but only when you pair it with the best Z690 or Z790 motherboard. Here are my favorites.

Best motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000X3D in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
Zen 5 gaming AMD is expected to release its Ryzen 9000X3D gaming CPUs on November 7, and many gamers will no doubt want to upgrade. Here are the best motherboards for the job.

How to choose the right monitor size for PC gaming
By Cale Hunt published
PCMR Get the perfect monitor for your gaming PC.

Our favorite AI PC just dipped below $1,000 with this massive (and temporary) discount
By Cale Hunt last updated
AI PC deal The XPS 14 is one of our favorite laptops to come out of 2024, but its price is usually a deterrent. That changes with this limited $500 discount.

The coolest thumb drive I've ever seen is actually an M.2 SSD, and it's still available at a discount after Prime Day
By Cale Hunt last updated
New low price Buying removable storage usually means you need to choose between portability and speed, but the Tube T31 from SK hynix solves that problem.

You can still save hundreds on our favorite AI PCs after Prime Day — Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more on sale
By Cale Hunt last updated
AI PC Deals Amazon's October Prime Day event is over, but other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg have sales running for the rest of the week. Here are my favorite AI PCs deals still available.

iBuyPower's pre-built gaming PCs are so cheap I wonder why I build my own, and they're still live today
By Cale Hunt last updated
Your choice Intel and AMD systems are enjoying deep discounts at Walmart and Newegg.

I don't care about AMD's latest desktop CPUs when the Ryzen 9 7900X is still so cheap after Prime Day
By Cale Hunt last updated
Super CPU Savings This CPU is at the top of my list as an upgrade for my gaming PC.

Psst ... Walmart’s anti-Prime Day deals are still live — Here are the 23 best prices on laptops, gaming, monitors, accessories, and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
Best Deals Amazon isn't the only retailer hosting a sales event in the lead-up to Black Friday. Walmart's anti-Prime Day sales event is underway, with deals expected to run through October 13.

The ultrawide gaming monitor of my dreams is still 46% as Prime Day ends ... how do I say no?
By Cale Hunt last updated
So tempting A 39-inch curved ultrawide with OLED panel is the upgrade I've been waiting for.

13 best Prime Day laptop deals: Last chance to save on Dell XPS, HP, Lenovo, budget PCs, and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC deals The laptop deals keep rolling in from Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and more.

Don't buy a pre-built gaming PC on Prime Day — AMD's $113 CPU is best for a budget build
By Cale Hunt last updated
Build or upgrade Need a PC upgrade but don't want to spend large on a pre-built system? AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 5 5600X remain awesome gaming and productivity CPUs years after release.

Amazon can't match this Prime Day gaming laptop deal at Walmart — Get an RTX 4060 and 165Hz display for $849
By Cale Hunt published
PC Gaming deal Gaming handhelds are hot right now, but you can spend just a tiny bit more and get a full gaming laptop with a QHD+ 165Hz display, RTX 4060, and AMD Ryzen 7 performance.

Opinion: This budget gaming laptop with a 144Hz display is a much better value than ROG Ally any day of the week
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated deal Casual PC gamers can't miss this limited deal on an HP Victus gaming laptop, powered by Intel hardware; it's down to just $515, making it even cheaper than our favorite gaming handhelds.

Amazon Big Deal Days — What you need to know about October Prime Day
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Big Deal Days Amazon has more Prime Day-style deals this October. Here's what we know about Big Deal Days.

HP's versatile AI PC falls below $500, hitting a new low just days before October Prime Day. Here's why I recommend it.
By Cale Hunt published
PC deal HP's Envy x360 16 is an impressive laptop that I always recommend to anyone shopping for a budget PC, and Best Buy has made the decision even easier by dropping its price below $500.
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