
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

Best Buy is the cheapest place to buy a Surface PC in June
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.

7 key rules every PC build beginner should follow
By Cale Hunt published
PC Build Building your first PC? I've learned over the two decades that I've been building systems that it's best to follow certain rules, and I'm here to share them.

'We're doing it all with backwards compatibility' — Lisa Su comments on AMD's Xbox partnership
By Cale Hunt published
Xbox AMD's Lisa Su has released a new video detailing the new Xbox partnership from the chip maker's end. It sounds incredibly exciting indeed.

I can’t go back to Diablo 2: Resurrected after trying this mod
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming Diablo 2: Resurrected is entering another ladder season with no changes. Meanwhile, players are returning to this Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction mod.

Lossless Scaling keeps getting better as Update 3.1 arrives
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Lossless Scaling, an app that enables multi-frame generation in practically any game running on any GPU, just received a major 3.1 update that reduces GPU loads. Best part? It's still only $7.

Nexus Mods' new owners answer questions from the community
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Nexus Mods has been purchased by Chosen, and the new owners have answered a bunch of questions regarding the site's future. I'm optimistic, but anything can happen.

Top 5 PC case features I can’t live without
By Cale Hunt published
PC PC cases come in all shapes and sizes, and they range in price from ultra-budget slabs of metal and plastic to high-end works. Here's what you should prioritize.

I got my hands on Plugable's first Thunderbolt 5 laptop dock
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Plugable launched its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, and I got my hands on a sample to see what it's all about. Here's what I think after a few hours with the dock.

Nexus Mods has been sold, and some PC gamers aren't happy
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming In a blog post today, the founder of Nexus Mods has stated that the site has changed ownership. As expected, the reactions from PC gamers are all over the place.

$80 Xbox games won't seem so bad when you see what I'm paying
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.

Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson last updated
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops These high-scoring laptops have some of the brightest screens on the market.

These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.

Out of all the PCs we've tested, these are our favorite AI laptops
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops We've been busy testing the latest and greatest AI hardware from all of the major brands. I've pulled the best-tested AI PCs to help you pick a winner, with some honorable mentions in tow.

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.
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