We take a closer look at some of the more common scareware traps; what to look out for, how to identify the fakes and 5 rogue security software packages you should try and avoid at all costs.

From budget laptops to ultra-tiny netbooks, ultraportables and high performance, we explain the tricks to finding out the ultimate laptop at the right price.

Once again we are running our annual reader awards, where you get to tell us about the technology you own, rate the brands, and let us know who's let you down.

After taking a sizeable pop at Windows 7, Apple's Phil Schiller has announced the main features of Snow Leopard

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Nvidia has confirmed that its already much-maligned Fermi GPU based graphics cards won't be seeing the light of day in 2009.

From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.

The MacBook Pro range gets a revamp, with a new 15-inch version touted as the fastest notebook the company have ever made

The news we've all been waiting for – Apple finally confirms the faster iPhone 3G S, packing video, voice recognition, and up to 32GB of storage

Computex 2009 Day 1: NVIDIA news, and an update to a game no-one really cares about

New controller tracks your movement in 3D, but can it really see off the Wii?

New social networking additions to Xbox Live make it even more difficult to leave the sofa

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We've scoured the latest technology for a list of the most desirable tech toys and gadgets for Christmas this year

The head of the UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has told delegates at the ITU Telecom World 2009 conference that the next big war will most likely be fought online..

Lightning quick Transfer Jet "touch to transfer" tech showcased at IFA 2009

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Google has been forced to release new security fixes for multiple high severity vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser which could lead to an attacker taking over a victim's PC remotely.