After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

Yahoo! was a dominant force in the heady days of the dot-com boom. But can they still challenge the rapidly growing Google corporation?

Stewart Mitchell delivers his verdict on the features rumoured to be ready for Windows 7, including the new kernel, multi-touch, and virtual drives.

Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

You don’t have to be a pirate to download music anymore. If you’ve been walking the Dark Side and want to go legit, we've reviewed the best online services available today - they'll change the way you listen to music.

Replay our blog from the show floor at Steve Ballmer's address at "Liberation Day" in Sydney.

Linux doesn't have to be a silent workhorse. Leigh Dyer examines the state of sound support in Linux

Could you really replace your home or business broadband with a mobile dongle? Our broadband buyer's guide names the best plans, the most attractive deals and the best value for money.

TV on your phone - is it really the way of the future or just clever gimmickry? We looked at both major services to see who’s better, who costs more, and should you even be interested.

Abort, retry, Investigate? One reader's battle with a known issue with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 and Adobe Premier Elements 7

The price war among Netbooks and mini-notebooks is hot at the moment, especially leading up to Christmas. We source the best prices from around the net this week.

Apple’s ads may be funny, but they’re woefully inaccurate. Here we reveal dozens of reasons why the PC outclasses the Mac.

IT security threats are coming from all angles in the current business environment. New threats are discovered every day. What is the best way to fight them?

We rank the top 7 old school video game theme songs of all time, with a little help from Youtube.

Apple computers from the sweetest to the rottenest

The Blackberry Storm lands amidst a flurry of other smartphone launches recently, and in the near future.

What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market? Our quick shopping guide to features to look for, compatiblity issues, connectivity, and our top pick.

To go with Telstra, or not to go with Telstra? Weigh up the decision with our full analysis of the best deals in three scenarios, as well as the best overall iPhone 3G plans from Optus, Vodafone, and Telstra.

What will $50 a month (and under) get you on pre-paid mobile these days? We compare the best prices and deals for pre-paid mobile plans from the big telcos and one little guy.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads