Our feature story covers best formats, backup options, and why you should reburn those photo CDs every two years.

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

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.

100 virtual layers on a single optical disc.

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.

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

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.

The future of storage is expensive, for now. That aside, how do Blu Ray drives compare to DVD drives?

How will you be computing in the next 12 months? PC Authority brings you 2005's big technology stories - before they happen.

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Do you remember Windows ME, the Sinclair C5, Zip disks or the Apple III? Early adopters usually pride themselves with getting the finest tech products first, but sometimes being first isn’t always best.

External hard disks are a great way to add storage. We test 13, from sub-$130 portable drives to mighty terabyte desktop units.

The first Blu-ray drive to actually BE available in Australia. The massive price should fall quickly.

End of the standards war?

Industries keeping a sweet outlook during these sour times.

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Follow the HD bit flow from the cinema to your home. We look at the technology, cost and advantages.