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
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Plus vs. Studio 2
By Cale Hunt published
The Studio 2 Plus follows a similar design as the Studio 2, but it has far better performance hardware and some other new tricks to show off.
Samsung's durable T7 Shield external 2TB SSD is down to its lowest price ever
By Cale Hunt published
The Samsung T7 Shield is one of the best external SSDs I've recently reviewed, and right now it's $119 off the regular price.
Lenovo Slim 9i 14 (Gen 7) review: Flexing on the high-end Ultrabook competition
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's most premium clamshell notebook gets an overhaul to better match the mighty Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 7) in performance, media delivery, and design.
How to add storage to Microsoft's Surface Book 2 on the cheap
By Cale Hunt last updated
One of the best ways to lower the initial cost of a Surface Book 2 is to dial back the solid-state drive. But what happens when you need more storage in a device without upgradeable hardware?
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Z16
By Cale Hunt published
These two first-gen ThinkPads share many features, but you only want one. We compare to help you decide.
Dell XPS 15 vs. Inspiron 15 7000: Which is best for you?
By Cale Hunt last updated
The Dell XPS 15 (9520) is an extraordinary 15-inch Ultrabook, but its price might be too high for a lot of people. The budget Inspiron 15 7000 (7501) is a great alternative, but how does it compare?
Best Accessories for Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Book 3 in 2022
By Cale Hunt published
You can make your Surface Book 2 or 3 even better with these accessories.
Best Windows LTE and 5G laptops 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Need a quality Windows laptop that can stay connected while on the go? Check out this roundup of the best devices complete with an LTE or 5G modem.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: Is this a look at the business brand's future?
By Cale Hunt published
Review The ThinkPad Z16 walks a non-traditional path with a recycled aluminum design, Arctic Grey color, haptic touchpad, and raised communications bar.
Best keyboards for Microsoft Surface 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
The standard keyboards that come with or are available for Surface PCs are great, but some people need a more versatile option. To help you decide, here are the best keyboards for Microsoft Surface.
Dell XPS 15 9520 FHD+ vs. UHD+: Which should you buy?
By Cale Hunt last updated
While the laptops look the same and have mostly the same features, there are some key differences to know about when choosing between the FHD+, 3.5K OLED, and UHD+ XPS 15 9520 models.
Best microSD Memory Cards for Surface Pro (Pro 3 to Pro 7) in 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
Add some removable storage to your Surface Pro.
Where to buy NVIDIA RTX 30-series graphics cards: ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte, MSI, PNY, Zotac
By Cale Hunt last updated
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards are powerful and varied. Here's where you can grab anything from a 3060 to a 3090 for your gaming PC.
Best PCs for Oculus Quest 2 and Oculus Link 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
The Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 is a standalone VR headset, but thanks to Meta (Oculus) Link you can attach it to a PC for a more Rift-like experience. These pre-built PCs can handle the work.
Best photo scanners 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
We've rounded up the best photo scanners right here based on price and performance so you can make an easier final decision.
Best USB 3.0 hubs 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
USB hubs increase the number of devices you can connect to your PC, so you can escape the anxiety of having to decide what to unplug next. These are the best USB 3.0 hubs available.
Best USB-C monitors 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
USB-C is the future, but that doesn't mean you should wait to equip your monitor. Here are the ones to get for your PC.
Age of Empires turns 25 next month, and there's a whole lot of fun planned for the anniversary
By Cale Hunt published
A special anniversary broadcast, new game version, and a huge update are coming your way to celebrate Age of Empires turning 25.
Acer adds Intel's latest 13th Gen 'Raptor Lake' CPUs to its Predator Orion 7000 pre-built gaming desktop
By Cale Hunt published
With Intel's 13th Gen processors now unveiled, Acer was quick to jump on the upgrade for its premium pre-built gaming desktop.
MSI's new desktop gaming PCs and motherboards are built for Intel's 13th Gen 'Raptor Lake' processors
By Cale Hunt published
MSI has unveiled a bunch of new pre-built gaming desktop PCs, Z790 motherboards, and PSUs built for the latest desktop chips from Intel as well as NVIDIA's new RTX 40-series GPUs.
Intel’s ludicrous 24-core 13th Gen Raptor Lake desktop CPUs go on sale soon
By Cale Hunt published
PC With even more E-cores and faster P-cores, Intel’s 13th Gen desktop processors are faster and more powerful without changing your hardware.
Best accessories for Dell XPS 13 in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Add some extra hardware to your XPS 13.
Accell Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: A competitive price and sleek design aren't enough to put it ahead of other high-end docks
By Cale Hunt published
Review Accell's Thunderbolt 4 dock is a low-profile option with excellent charging capabilities and native DisplayPort 1.4 output. We put it to the test to see how it compares to the competition.