Cale Hunt

Windows Central

Cherry MX built the mechanical keyboard, but Hall Effect, optical, and Topre switches are changing the game — Here's how to pick the right one

By: Cale Hunt

It's no longer enough to pick the keyboard with the best aesthetics. I dig into switches and how they differ.

Windows Central

"Market response has far exceeded our expectations" — ASUS can't make enough laptops with RTX Spark ahead of their expected Q4 launch

By: Cale Hunt

ProArt P14 and P16 laptops with NVIDIA's new ARM-powered chip are in high demand from partners.

Windows Central

Standalone RTX 5090s now cost at least $4,800, more than entire pre-built PCs with the same GPU inside — Who's buying anything when the market is this chaotic?

By: Cale Hunt

I'll take the RAM, storage, CPU, motherboard, PSU, and more for free, please. I haven't seen a sane GPU price in what feels like almost a year, and the landscape isn't getting any better for gamers.

Windows Central

Crucial dodges SSD warranty claim, says "our inventory is depleted" — Consumers are being ignored as record profits roll in for memory and storage makers

By: Cale Hunt

Last week it was memory; this week it's storage. Do our SSD and RAM warranties still mean anything in the age of AI?

Windows Central

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme beats Intel's flagship Panther Lake chip by up to 87% while costing significantly less, according to a new lab report

By: Cale Hunt

Plugged in or on battery power, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme comes out ahead of Intel and AMD.

Windows Central

Apple's leaked AirPods Ultra already have competition — Razer's Motoko is a PC gaming headset with built-in cameras, and it's no longer just a concept

By: Cale Hunt

Who thought our ears would someday be able to see? The next evolution of Apple's AirPods is out in the wild after a leaked video was posted online.

Windows Central

Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update is breaking games and turning off PCs — This temporary fix might get ARC Raiders and The Finals running again

By: Cale Hunt

Reports of EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION errors, game freezes or crashes, and complete PC reboots are coming in.

Windows Central

Forget GTA 6 gameplay leaks — I'm more interested in path-traced GTA 4 that looks shockingly close to 2026 graphics

By: Cale Hunt

NVIDIA's RTX Remix tool is proving quite capable in the right hands, and the 18-year-old GTA game is proof.

Windows Central

I switched to the HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock for a few weeks, and it could be the best accessory for productivity masters — here's why

By: Cale Hunt

Thunderbolt Share certification and a built-in M.2 SSD slot are huge boons for busy workers.

Windows Central

Windows 95's redesign is still the most profound 31 years later — I take a look at what survived more than three decades of hardware evolution

By: Cale Hunt

It's Windows 95's birthday, and I'm taking a look back at the major changes still evident today.