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
Maingear reveals its new ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, along with an enticing Launch Edition bonus for early buyers
By Cale Hunt published
AI Gaming PC Maingear did a full overhaul of its ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, and the first 50 buyers will get a special Launch Edition bonus to sweeten the deal.
Best Windows laptop 2024: Our top 9 picks for Windows 11
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11, and we've reviewed them all. Here's our selection of the top 9 Windows laptops.
The budget laptop I recommend to everyone is 40% off, but only until tomorrow
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The Yoga 6 is a killer convertible laptop that's always on the budget end, but Lenovo's limited flash sale knocks another $350 off the regular price.
Copilot+ vs. AI PC: What are the differences?
By Cale Hunt published
AI These two terms are everywhere lately when reading about Windows laptops, and you might be wondering what sets them apart. We can help.
HP OmniBook X 14 vs. EliteBook Ultra G1q: HP's Copilot+ laptops have one major difference that significantly skews pricing
By Cale Hunt published
Copilot+ PCs HP's OmniBook X 14 and EliteBook Ultra G1q are among the first wave of Copilot+ PCs, and they're physically identical with similar performance hardware. Here's what you need to know before buying.
What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.
By Cale Hunt last updated
X Elite The all-new Snapdragon X chips are what you want in your next Windows on Arm device.
Two of our favorite Dell laptops are now $200 cheaper after a permanent price cut
By Cale Hunt published
Save $$$ Dell's flagship XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops for 2024 just got a permanent price cut, smoothing out one of the main drawbacks as discovered in our reviews.
What is TOPS and why is it important for AI?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Simplifying AI The term "TOPS" is being thrown around a lot these days. Here's what it means and why you should care if you're interested in AI.
What is NVIDIA Broadcast?
By Cale Hunt last updated
AI magic NVIDIA Broadcast is an interesting offering from the graphics card giant that helps users with streams and video calls. Here's all you need to know about the technology.
The best flash drive is a tiny SK hynix SSD, and right now a 1TB model is at the lowest price we've ever seen
By Cale Hunt published
Deals It even works with the Xbox Series X/S.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: Which high-end Copilot+ PC works better for you?
By Cale Hunt published
Copilot+ PCs Microsoft and Samsung both have some awesome Windows on ARM PCs.
ASUS goes all-in on Copilot+ and AMD Ryzen AI 300 with new laptops from Zenbook, Vivobook, TUF Gaming, and more
By Cale Hunt published
AI PCs ASUS unveiled at Computex 2024 a bunch of new Copilot+ laptops sporting AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 chips with an NPU capable of 50 TOPS of power.
AMD just toppled Snapdragon X NPU dominance with its Ryzen AI 300 chips ready for Copilot+
By Cale Hunt published
Zen 5 AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 laptop processors are built on the "Zen 5" architecture and have an NPU powerful enough for Copilot+ AI features coming to Windows 11.
What is Super Resolution? NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and Microsoft DirectSR explained
By Cale Hunt published
SR explained Super Resolution tech allows for better graphics and improved performance, but how do these individual methods compare?
Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs. XPS 13 (9340): Copilot+ AI features or proven Intel Core Ultra performance?
By Cale Hunt published
ARM vs Intel Dell unveiled a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs, including the XPS 13 (9345). It's a lot like its Intel-based XPS 13 (9340) sibling, but the choice is clear if you want to get in on Copilot+ features.
Acer's new TravelMate laptops feature OLED, AI, and 4G LTE to entice busy professionals
By Cale Hunt published
Business AI Acer has revealed four new TravelMate business laptops powered by a mix of Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen PRO with AI capabilities.
Best data plans for Windows laptops in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
Data everywhere We've found the best wireless data providers for your 5G laptop, with options for travelers, local users, and those who need unlimited data.
Memorial Day deals 2024: Monday's best prices on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
Deals Memorial Day weekend is here, and a bunch of major retailers are hosting major sales events. We've put together this roundup to help you quickly find the top deals on PCs, gaming, and accessories.
Best Memorial Day laptop deals 2024: Save on Dell, HP, Surface, Razer, Lenovo, Acer and more
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Deals The deals begin now on laptops of all shapes and sizes.
Memorial Day Best Buy sale: 7 PC gaming deals under $100 still available NOW
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Keyboards, mice, SSDs, webcams, and more that won't break the bank.
Our favorite gaming laptop is $300 off with this Memorial Day deal
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Alienware's m16 R2 gaming laptop is impressive through and through, but it doesn't usually come cheap. A chunky $300 discount at Best Buy can help.
This $280 Lenovo laptop is the cheapest Memorial Day PC deal actually worth buying
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Lenovo's 15.6-inch IdeaPad 1i has what it takes for casual and younger users to crush productivity. Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has it down to just $280 from the regular $500 price.
This could be your last chance to land Dell's premium XPS 15 for less than $1,000
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The XPS 15 has been replaced by the XPS 14, and Dell is blowing out stock on the older model.
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