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
Dell's best AI PC with all-day battery life scores exclusive discounts and extras for students headed back to school
By Cale Hunt published
Students take note Students can save an extra 10% on the discounted XPS 13 (9345) Copilot+ PC.
Acer Aspire TC-1775 review: The budget pre-built desktop PC to beat
By Cale Hunt published
Review Acer's Aspire TC-1775 has been refreshed with Intel's latest 14th Gen chip, and it remains the affordable full-size desktop PC to beat.
"We stand behind our products," says Intel as it extends 13th and 14th Gen CPU warranties and a class action lawsuit investigation begins
By Cale Hunt published
Too little too late? Intel's reputation is in the dirt as it attempts to regain some goodwill with its customers.
China gets a scented laptop, and all I have is some tape and an air freshener
By Cale Hunt published
The ASUS Adol 14 Air laptop includes an interesting collaboration with fashion designer Anna Sui.
Best motherboards for the Intel Core i9-14900K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.
Best Core i9 laptops 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated 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.
Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 4060 in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Upgrading or building a new PC with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 as the GPU? Our list of top processors to pair with the RTX 4060 can help ensure you land the right chip for your system.
Before you drop $450 on the new Surface Pro Flex, check out the best deal I've ever seen on this keyboard and stylus bundle
By Cale Hunt published
⌨️🖋️🤑 Best Buy's clearance sale knocks $167 off the Pro Signature keyboard and pen bundle.
Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability damage is irreversible, and it can happen to way more chips than we thought
By Cale Hunt published
Not good No recall is planned, but a preventative fix for unaffected CPUs is expected in the coming weeks.
Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9 5900X in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The right motherboard for your Ryzen 9 can make all the difference.
Maingear's refreshed ML-17 gaming laptop aims to take on the mighty Razer Blade 18
By Cale Hunt published
🔥💻👀 It's nines across the board thanks to a 14th Gen Core i9-14900HX CPU and an RTX 4090 Laptop GPU.
Best motherboards for Intel Core i9-12900K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair this powerful processor with the perfect motherboard.
Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) review: All eyes on the OLED screen
By Cale Hunt published
Review An OLED display of this quality for around $1,200 is tempting no matter what, but the rest of this laptop can't keep up.
Best motherboard for Intel Core i7-13700K 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Find a home for the best PC gaming CPU.

Don't let back-to-school shopping sneak up on you — the best Surface PC for students is down to $600
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Summer will be over before you know it, and you don't want to get caught paying full price for a new laptop as you head back to school.

What is Galaxy AI, and why is it important for Galaxy phone and PC users?
By Cale Hunt published
Galaxy ecosystem The best PC, phone, and wearable AI ecosystem comes from Samsung.

Surface Pro 11 vs. Surface Pro 10 for Business: ARM or Intel for your next 2-in-1?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Pro vs Pro The Surface Pro 11 is looking mighty fine.
Surface Pro 11 vs. MacBook Pro 14 (M3): Comparing design, features, and performance
By Cale Hunt last updated
Silicon matters The Surface Pro 11 has the mid-range X Elite (X1E-80) SoC, which compares well to Apple's M3 silicon. We compare the versatile Pro 11 to the 14-inch MacBook Pro for performance, design, and features.
Razer's Blade 15 with RTX 4070 graphics is STILL $1,200 off at Best Buy after Prime Day — it won't last long
By Cale Hunt last updated
Prime Day The monster Razer Blade 15 deal might be dead at Amazon, but it's still going strong at Best Buy. You can save $1,200 on a model with an Intel Core i7, RTX 4070, and 240Hz QHD display.
Last-chance laptop accessory grabs: Prime Day is done, but there are still 18 discounts worth checking out
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptop upgrades Prime Day might have come to an end, but the deals haven't completely dried up. If you're still looking for some quality laptop accessories at a discount, we're keeping this curated list up-to-date.
You can still get an RTX 4080 SUPER for $960 after Prime Day — many more GPU deals still available
By Cale Hunt last updated
Save on GPUs Prime Day 2024 is over, but Newegg's Fantastech Sale extension still has the best GPU deal of the week.
The rugged SSD I'm using to rebuild after the apocalypse is still 50% off, but not for long
By Cale Hunt published
Docs and manuals One of the most important items in my bug-out bag is my T7 Shield SSD loaded with survival and reference documents.
Here's why I regret wasting nearly $400 on my home office setup
By Cale Hunt published
Ultimate office The 10 accessories I use every day in my office are combined almost $400 cheaper on Prime Day.
SK hynix's groundbreaking SSD-based thumb drive is still on sale after Prime Day
By Cale Hunt published
Storage deal Called "absolutely incredible" in our glowing review, the SK hynix Tube T31 SSD-based USB drive is unlike any other. It's still available at a discount thanks to Newegg's extended FantasTech Sale.
I'm a gaming pro, and this stunning $199 27-inch gaming display is too good to miss on Prime Day
By Cale Hunt published
Prime Day The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS checks practically every box on the list of "sweet spot" features for PC gamers. Prime Day has it down to $199, a very reasonable price for such a killer display.
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