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.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

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.

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

ATI Catalyst 7.1 graphics driver optimised for new OS.

Blu-ray and HD DVD players will come out fighting this year. We reveal which format is best placed to be DVD’s successor.

Better search, Blu-Ray burning and easier Wi-Fi in the mix. Finally, a new reason to switch to Vista?

PC gamers are among those most likely to benefit from any improvement in raw performance, so does Windows 7 bring any glad tidings for 3D action aficionados?

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

Windows 7 is out in less than four months, and now we finally now how much it will cost you, and what you need to know about Microsoft's Windows 7 upgrade promotion

What is the deal with Microsoft giving Seinfeld ten million bucks? We consider what Jerry might have to say...

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

Fantastic design and highly-configurable power make this XPS useful, desirable and good value.

Stuart Andrews shows you how to set up and maintain the perfect backup routine.

Available to all on Thursday - SP2 contains improved support for Bluetooth devices, an updated Windows Search tool, support for Blu-Ray devices and a host of other tweaks..

You still get a lot for your money, but HD optical burning only extends to data discs

New Radeons optimised for Vista and HD video.