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
HyperX introduces an all-in-one wireless headset for work and gaming with battery life strong enough to handle both
By Cale Hunt published
New HyperX gear The HyperX Cloud MIX 2 aims to do it all, including noise cancellation, low-latency audio, and extreme battery life.
HP might have just made its workstation PCs the best platform for AI development
By Cale Hunt published
A boost for AI New features are coming to HP's AI Creation Center.
HP's new Series 5 Pro monitors have one of my favorite high-end laptop features
By Cale Hunt published
New screens These professional monitors are designed for AI workflows and easy collaboration.
Surface Pro 11 vs. ProArt PZ13: Microsoft's 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC isn't bested, but ASUS makes a strong argument with a lower cost
By Cale Hunt published
2-in-1 showdown The Surface Pro 11 doesn't have a lot of competition, but the ASUS ProArt PZ13 gives it a good run.
There's no reason to overspend on a Windows convertible AI PC, thanks to this massive discount
By Cale Hunt published
AI PC deal A whole lot of laptop for not a lot of money.
HiDock H1 review: This 'AI-powered' laptop dock is the first of its kind, but not what I expected based on its marketing hype
By Cale Hunt published
Review HiDock's H1 is an interesting piece of tech that attempts to blend a USB-C docking station with AI transcription and summary via GPT-4o.
Best RAM for Intel Core i7-13700K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Choosing the best RAM for your Intel Core i7-13700K depends largely on the motherboard you'll be using. Whether it supports DDR4 or DDR5 RAM, we've compiled a list of the very best right here.
Best RAM for Intel Core i5-13600K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Complement your 13th Gen Intel Core i5 with the perfect DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
A new AMD graphics feature massively increases framerates with AI tech for smoother gameplay, but there's a catch
By Cale Hunt published
FPS download AMD's integrated GPU performance keeps getting better.
Best budget B550 motherboards in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated AMD's older desktop Ryzen chips still make a great choice for budget builds, and we have a motherboard to go with them.
5 reasons to buy a REAL gaming PC instead of a PS5 Pro (and 3 reasons not to)
By Cale Hunt published
Big decision Not happy with the PS5 Pro's price? You can always switch to PC gaming.
The only Copilot+ PC I've really considered buying has never been cheaper
By Cale Hunt published
AI PC Deal The Galaxy Book4 Edge with X Elite hits a new low price with this Best Buy deal.
Did you miss out on a new laptop before going back to school? This awesome AI PC is STILL only $500.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Back to school The Envy x360 16 with AMD Ryzen AI Boost NPU is a good deal any day, but $350 off makes it a steal.
These are the MUST-SEE announcements for Windows PCs, laptops, and gaming at IFA 2024
By Cale Hunt published
Our faves While there were many PC announcements in Berlin, Germany, this year, these are the only ones you need to know about.
Lenovo announces five new AMD laptops, but this one is my favorite
By Cale Hunt published
Ryzen shine AMD is in season at Lenovo, with the PC maker announcing five new laptops with Ryzen chips. The ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) might appeal most to me, but there's a lot more to unpack.
Best small gaming PCs 2024: Mini, compact, and SFF
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pre-built mini PCs are gaining popularity thanks to their competitive pricing, compact design, and upgradeable hardware. We've collected the best right here for gaming purposes.
ASUS expands the Intel-powered Copilot+ PC lineup with five new laptops, including the stunning Zenbook S 14
By Cale Hunt published
OLED all the way AI PCs with OLED displays are on the menu at ASUS, with five new x86 Copilot+ laptops announced at IFA 2024.
Acer's formidable new Predator Orion 7000 desktop can crush any game with its RTX 4090, and it's joined by two refreshed Nitro V laptops
By Cale Hunt published
Gamers take note Acer's Nitro and Predator gaming lineups are getting new hardware this year, with the company showing off two new Nitro V laptops and one new Predator Orion 7000 pre-built desktop PC at IFA 2024.
AMD and Intel are getting Copilot+ access through Acer's new Swift AI and TravelMate AI PCs
By Cale Hunt published
AI PCs galore Intel's next-gen "Lunar Lake" Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI series chips are coming to Acer Swift and TravelMate laptops, with access to Copilot+ features expected this year.
Acer's Swift Go 14 AI is one of the first Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm's new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus
By Cale Hunt published
8-core X Plus The Swift Go 14 AI is made for those on the move, especially with its 75Wh battery and Snapdragon X efficiency.
Labor Day deals 2024: Including Intel Gamer Days savings on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories, and beyond
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Labor Day and Intel Gamer Days have some great sales on everything PC and tech related.
I’ve never seen this powerful mini PC so cheap, and it’s all thanks to our exclusive discount
By Cale Hunt published
Deal Core i7 and Core i9 options are available for those who need a lot of power in a compact PC.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) review: Runs cool and quiet at 1440p but has one hidden weak spot
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) is built well, but some of the internal hardware choices leave something to be desired.
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