
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

The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.

These are the best Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 laptops we've tested
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.

Gaming meets art as Age of Empires teams up with the Louvre
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming The Louvre's new Mamluk Sultanate exhibit is using Age of Empires to help share its story, and there's a livestream happening on June 12 that you can't miss.

Why I recommend Snapdragon X laptops to replace Windows 10 PCs
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Does your Windows 10 laptop feel sluggish? Does it not meet the requirements for a Windows 11 upgrade? Here's why I recommend upgrading to a Snapdragon X PC.

Maingear's new 18-inch gaming laptop is its first since 2009
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops The new Maingear Ultima 18 wants to replace your gaming desktop with the latest mobile hardware from Intel and NVIDIA, and it's available now.

Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.

The lightest AI laptop just hit its lowest price ever
By Cale Hunt published
Deals If there's one OLED AI laptop I recommend to everyone, it's the Zenbook A14. It just so happens to be $250 cheaper right now, dropping it to the best price yet.

ChatGPT helps modder bypass locked firmware on an old tablet
By Cale Hunt published
AI It might be a fluke, or it might be a new method to fix devices with locked firmware. Either way, this is one of the coolest uses of ChatGPT I've seen.

Is the pricier Yoga Slim 9i a better PC than the Yoga Slim 7x?
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Lenovo's Yoga Slim 9i (Gen 10) and Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) are among our highest-rated laptops, but which one suits you best?

AMD's RX 9060 XT is getting warm reviews ahead of launch
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Gamers are desperate for a mid-range GPU with 16GB of VRAM that's reasonably priced, and it looks like AMD is about to deliver with its Radeon RX 9060 XT.

NVIDIA RTX GPUs seem to be causing issues with the Hell Is Us demo
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Hell Is Us developer Rogue Factor recently released a PC demo on Steam, and it looks like NVIDIA RTX GPUs are having a hard time getting past the cinematic intro.

Civilization 7 is in trouble as its Steam rating slips
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Civilization 7 represents a major shakeup to the Civ series, and not all players like the changes. Recent reviews on Steam have dropped to Mostly Negative.

You don't have to spend much to get a great pre-built PC for Minecraft
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft have low PC system requirements, but that doesn't mean a more powerful PC can't make the experience far better. Here are the best pre-built PCs for Minecraft.

Many Copilot+ PCs are deeply discounted at Best Buy this week
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy is currently offering a bunch of deep discounts on Copilot+ PCs, making it a great time to upgrade from your old Windows 10 laptop.

Blink and you might miss it; this is the xMEMS 1mm fan-on-a-chip
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware High-performance, thin devices often don't have the space to fit a proper cooling system. That's changing with these micro fans. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft aims to solve USB-C confusion with its new mandate
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Have you ever tried using a USB-C port, only to find out it doesn't support your peripheral of choice? Me too. Microsoft aims to fix the issue with a new mandate.

The top 5 PC games I can't wait to play in 2025
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming I already have a massive backlog of PC games to play, but that doesn't stop me from drooling over these upcoming titles. Do you agree with my picks?

PC gaming on a dual-screen laptop is better than I expected
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Lenovo's new Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) is a high-class dual-screen PC that leans into entertainment. How does it handle games across two displays? I found out.

Everything you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Thunderbolt 5 is Intel's next-gen connectivity standard for Windows laptops. It's a massive improvement over Thunderbolt 4, but it remains a rare sight.

New info about NVIDIA's rumored APU for gaming laptops has leaked
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware It's rumored that NVIDIA has been working on a new APU for Windows laptops since 2023, and a new leak provides a look at the design. Here's why it's a big deal for gaming PCs.

NVIDIA's new black screen bug affects the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.

Don't expect next-gen Snapdragon X chips to launch in 2025
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is $223 off at Newegg for a few more hours
By Cale Hunt published
Deals AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.
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