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
Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X review: AMD wins the price war, but Intel performance is undeniable
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's Intel-based Slim 7i Pro X is here for review, complete with a Core i7-12700H CPU and Intel Evo certification.
Dell XPS 13 FHD+ vs. UHD+ display: Which should you buy?
By Richard Devine, Cale Hunt last updated
Do you really need a 4K display on the Dell XPS 13? Chances are you really don't, and you could save a fair bit of cash.
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X review: A feature-laden Yoga alternative for creators that costs less than you might think
By Cale Hunt last updated
REVIEW Lenovo's Slim 7 Pro X is a Yoga alternative that swaps convertible hinges for a discrete GPU and HS-Series Ryzen processors.
Best external monitors for Surface (Pro 3 to Pro 9) in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
The Surface Pro is great on its own, but that doesn't mean you can't add one or two external monitors to it to create a sweet battle station. Here are the best overall picks available now.
Best Surface Pro 9 cases 2024
By Cale Hunt published
The new Surface Pro 9 has a different port layout, meaning a new case is in order. Here are the best so far.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315)
By Cale Hunt published
Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) adds some competition for the mighty Surface Pro 9. We compare the devices to help you pick the right one.
Thunderbolt 5: Everything you need to know
By Cale Hunt last updated
Intel's Thunderbolt technology has been on a steady course of improvement over the last 12 years, and it's not slowing down. Here's what you need to know about Thunderbolt 5.
Intel reveals "next-gen" Thunderbolt based on USB4 v2 with up to 120Gb/s bandwidth
By Cale Hunt published
A prototype of Intel's next Thunderbolt standard has been revealed, doubling (and in some cases tripling) the throughput of Thunderbolt 4.
Surface Pro 9 vs. Pro 8: Is it worth the upgrade?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Comparison Microsoft just announced its new Surface Pro 9 as an updated version of the Pro 8 and Pro X. Let's take a look at how it compares to the former to help you decide whether it's worth an upgrade.
Kensington SD5780T review: The new best Thunderbolt 4 docking station Kensington has to offer
By Cale Hunt published
Review Kensington combines the SD5700T and SD5750T to offer broader compatibility, better charging capabilities, and an HDMI 2.1 port.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 preorders and where to find stock - live report
By Brendan Griffiths, Rich Edmonds, Brendan Lowry, Cale Hunt last updated
RTX 4090 NVIDIA's latest flagship RTX GPU is here and we're going to show you where you can buy one.
Best Amazon Prime Day deals: don't miss these final discounts on top tech like laptops, TVs, gaming, and more
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt, Chuong Nguyen, Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Deals Amazon's Prime Day, or 'Early Access Sale' brings thousands of deals on gadgets and more, and we're rounding up the best around the clock.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Plus vs. Studio 2
By Cale Hunt published
The Studio 2 Plus follows a similar design as the Studio 2, but it has far better performance hardware and some other new tricks to show off.
Samsung's durable T7 Shield external 2TB SSD is down to its lowest price ever
By Cale Hunt published
The Samsung T7 Shield is one of the best external SSDs I've recently reviewed, and right now it's $119 off the regular price.
Lenovo Slim 9i 14 (Gen 7) review: Flexing on the high-end Ultrabook competition
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's most premium clamshell notebook gets an overhaul to better match the mighty Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 7) in performance, media delivery, and design.
How to add storage to Microsoft's Surface Book 2 on the cheap
By Cale Hunt last updated
One of the best ways to lower the initial cost of a Surface Book 2 is to dial back the solid-state drive. But what happens when you need more storage in a device without upgradeable hardware?
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Z16
By Cale Hunt published
These two first-gen ThinkPads share many features, but you only want one. We compare to help you decide.
Dell XPS 15 vs. Inspiron 15 7000: Which is best for you?
By Cale Hunt last updated
The Dell XPS 15 (9520) is an extraordinary 15-inch Ultrabook, but its price might be too high for a lot of people. The budget Inspiron 15 7000 (7501) is a great alternative, but how does it compare?
Best Accessories for Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Book 3 in 2022
By Cale Hunt published
You can make your Surface Book 2 or 3 even better with these accessories.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: Is this a look at the business brand's future?
By Cale Hunt published
Review The ThinkPad Z16 walks a non-traditional path with a recycled aluminum design, Arctic Grey color, haptic touchpad, and raised communications bar.
Dell XPS 15 9520 FHD+ vs. UHD+: Which should you buy?
By Cale Hunt last updated
While the laptops look the same and have mostly the same features, there are some key differences to know about when choosing between the FHD+, 3.5K OLED, and UHD+ XPS 15 9520 models.
Best microSD Memory Cards for Surface Pro (Pro 3 to Pro 7) in 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
Add some removable storage to your Surface Pro.
Best PCs for Oculus Quest 2 and Oculus Link 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
The Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 is a standalone VR headset, but thanks to Meta (Oculus) Link you can attach it to a PC for a more Rift-like experience. These pre-built PCs can handle the work.