Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt is formerly a Senior Editor at Windows Central. He focuses mainly on laptop reviews, news, and accessory coverage. He's been reviewing laptops and accessories full-time since 2016, with hundreds of reviews published for Windows Central. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and spends most of his time either tinkering with or writing about tech.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Thunderbolt 4: Everything you need to know
By Cale Hunt last updated
⚡4 Thunderbolt 4 took over the modern laptop industry, so you've undoubtedly seen these USB-C ports. Here's the low-down on this ultra-popular connectivity option.
Best Windows laptop 2023: Our top 6 picks for Windows 11
By Cale Hunt last updated
Best for Windows 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 6 Windows laptops.
Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 3070 in 2023
By Cale Hunt last updated
Powerrrrr The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is a high-end GPU that can easily handle modern PC games. Add one of these CPUs to your build for a proper high-end rig.
Best 4K monitors 2023
By Cale Hunt, Rebecca Spear last updated
4K displays Beautiful PC monitors for your computer or laptop setup.
Best Thunderbolt 4 hubs and docking stations 2023
By Cale Hunt last updated
Connecting Thunderbolt 4 is the next high-performance standard we're starting to see in PCs. Docks and hubs for the high-performance port are available and we've rounded up the best right here.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 review: $400 is enticing, but you can get better features elsewhere
By Cale Hunt published
IDEAPAD Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 15 is in the ultra-budget range, appealing to those who need a cheap laptop around the house for casual use. We break down where it excels and where its corners are cut.
ASUS VivoBook 15 review: One of the best sub-$500 laptops available today
By Cale Hunt published
ASUS With plenty of positive features to outweigh its shortcomings, the ASUS VivoBook 15 is an ultra-budget laptop that should make a great PC for having around the house.
Best PC sticks 2023: Great picks for gaming, media server
By Cale Hunt last updated
Portable PC Instant computer — just add a screen. That’s the general idea behind the ultra-portable PC, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we have you covered!
Dell Vostro vs. Inspiron: Which should you buy?
By Cale Hunt published
Choice If you're looking at Dell's PC lineup with an air of confusion, don't worry. You are definitely not alone. Fortunately, there's one really easy way to narrow down your choice.
Wi-Fi 6: Everything you need to know
By Cale Hunt published
Wi-Fi 6? Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, made our wireless networks much better than previous generations. Here's what you need to know as this tech becomes the standard.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What's the difference?
By Cale Hunt published
Gotta go fast Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How does eMMC compare to an SSD? You should know the differences before buying a new device.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Ultimate Beginner's Guide
By Rich Edmonds, Cale Hunt last updated
Wololo Getting you through the Dark Age.
Diablo 2 Resurrected: Best level 85 farming areas for ladder play
By Cale Hunt, Jennifer Young last updated
LOOT Find the best gear in the game as soon as possible by farming these new and old level 85 areas in Diablo 2: Resurrected.
Best laptop docking stations for dual monitors in 2023
By Cale Hunt published
Accessorize Want to add a bunch of ports to your laptop? Need to be sure you have dual monitor support for a workstation setup? These laptop docking stations will get the job done.
Best Thunderbolt 3 docks 2023
By Cale Hunt published
Extra ports Our picks of the best Thunderbolt 3 docks expand the super-fast connection with options offering extra ports and 4K video output.
How to transfer photos from iPhone and iPad to a Windows PC
By Matt Brown, Cale Hunt published
Co-existing Transferring photos from your iPhone or iPad to your Windows PC seems like a hassle, but it's really not that bad. Here are a few simple methods that will get your photos where you want them.
Best PC cases for airflow 2023
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt published
Breezy Looking to build a new PC and want to be sure there's plenty of air moving through across your hardware? These cases are what you want to look for.
Best VR headset for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2023
By Cale Hunt published
VR Experience the best VR immersion in Microsoft Flight Simulator with one of these headset options and take to the digital skies with unparalleled realism.
How much RAM does your Windows PC really need?
By Cale Hunt published
RAM Here's how to find out how much RAM you currently have, what type of RAM is compatible with your system, and how much RAM you should have for specific daily tasks.
Best Windows apps for Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen users 2023
By Cale Hunt published
To really maximize the ability of the Surface Pen and Slim Pen, there are some essential apps you should check out. We've rounded up the best right here for a variety of purposes.
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s (Gen 4) review: A competent, compact, and affordable laptop for business
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is back for a fourth generation, sporting 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs and extra security features for your small or medium business.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p (Gen 3) review: Well-built and powerful, but nothing that sets it apart from other creator laptops
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lenovo's 16-inch creator laptop is back with new AMD Ryzen CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 3060.
Best HP laptops 2022
By Cale Hunt last updated
HP's collection of laptops, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, Omen, Dragonfly, and more, has a lot to offer no matter what type of PC you're looking for. Here are the best HP laptops right now.