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 redesigned XPS 13 2-in-1 is launching August 25, starts at $1,099
By Cale Hunt last updated
Also on the way is the XPS 13 Plus (9320) Developer Edition with Ubuntu 22.04.
Dell XPS 13 vs. XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315)
By Cale Hunt last updated
Dell's new XPS 13 (9315) comes in a standard notebook and a new 2-in-1 form factor. Here's how they compare.
Surface Pro 8 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315)
By Cale Hunt last updated
Dell's redesigned XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) is set to launch Aug. 25, and it appears to be a direct competitor to the Surface Pro 8. We compare the two devices to help you make the right decision.
Samsung T7 Shield review: A rugged and portable SSD that's a worthy addition to the T7 lineup
By Cale Hunt last updated
Samsung has launched its new T7 Shield SSD as a rugged option for those always on the move. We got an early unit to test out and compare to the other SSDs in the T7 lineup.
How to choose the best Wi-Fi router
By Cale Hunt published
Sure, you can run out and grab the most expensive router you can find, but taking several factors into account can save you money and make you much happier with your purchase.
A preview of Microsoft's Dev Box is now available for developers via the Azure Portal
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft announced Dev Box cloud PC environments earlier this year, and a preview version is now available for developers to try out.
Latest Windows 10 Release Preview build adds remote language control for IT admins, Defender improvements for Endpoint
By Cale Hunt published
Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1947 (KB5016688) is available now for Insiders.
Best laptops for college students 2024
By Cale Hunt published
If you're going away to college and you want to take an amazing laptop with you, grab yourself a Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 7) or one of our other picks of best laptops for students.
MSI Titan GT77 review: High-end life support for the Intel Core i9-12900HX and NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti
By Cale Hunt published
This monster gaming laptop wants to replace your desktop.
How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 10
By Cale Hunt last updated
If you have a VPN subscription and would like to set things up manually, the process should take only a few minutes. Here's what you need to know to get everything working properly.
Best budget office chairs 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
Spend less and do more for your back.
HP Spectre x360 16 vs. Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 (Gen 7)
By Cale Hunt published
HP's Spectre x360 16 is a premium convertible laptop loaded with extra features, while the Yoga 7i 16 (Gen 7) is more affordable and still a great PC. Can't decide? We can help.
Best 15-inch laptop 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
From the high-end Dell XPS 15 to the budget ASUS VivoBook, we've collected the best 15-inch laptops right here.
Intel Core i9-12900HX review: Narrowing the gap between desktop and mobile performance
By Cale Hunt published
Intel designed its HX-Series mobile processors to deliver desktop-class performance on the go. We go hands-on with the top Core i9-12900HX to see just how that holds up in real-world testing.
SK hynix Platinum P41 review: One of the best PCIe 4.0 SSDs is well worth the wait
By Cale Hunt last updated
SSD SK hynix does it again with the Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 7) review: Hotter than ever, in more ways than one
By Cale Hunt last updated
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga was one of our favorite laptops from 2021, and it's now been updated for a seventh generation. Does it hold onto the magic?
Lenovo Yoga 6 (Gen 7) review: The most affordable Yoga shows how complete the convertible lineup has become
By Cale Hunt last updated
Lenovo's Yoga 6 (Gen 7) is an affordable alternative to the high-end Yoga 9i and Yoga 7i convertibles. It's an impressive laptop in its own right, available with AMD Ryzen hardware.
Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 & 16 (Gen 7) review: A convertible double play that leaves a lot of the competition behind
By Cale Hunt last updated
REVIEW Seventh-generation Yoga 7i models in 14- and 16-inch sizes are here. We tested both to see how they compare to each other and to other mid-range convertibles on the market today.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 CPU was spotted running with speedy DDR5-6400 RAM
By Cale Hunt published
We still don't know a whole lot about Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 desktop processors, but a recent leak appears to show one of AMD's latest CPUs running alongside DDR5-6400 RAM.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 vs. Yoga 7i 14: Comparing Gen 7 convertible PCs
By Cale Hunt published
Lenovo's Yoga lineup of convertible PCs saw a big upgrade for their seventh generation, and we're comparing a couple of the top 14-inch options to help you decide which is best.
Which Lenovo ThinkBook should you buy?
By Cale Hunt published
We break down all the different ThinkBook laptops to help you make the right decision.
Best laptops for VR 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Using a laptop to power your VR system makes it easy to take it with you wherever you go. Not just any laptop is going to work for VR, though, so we rounded up your best options right here.
ADATA Elite SE880 review: A compact, speedy external SSD that runs on the rare USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) standard
By Cale Hunt published
ADATA's Elite SE880 external SSD is super compact and runs on the rare USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) standard for 20Gbps transfer speeds.