Impressive Blu-ray performance from the cheapest card on test.

Confirmation of the PlayStation 3's launch details announced at the media and business partener launch.

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?

Raw power and gaming prowess plus our a-listed monitor: this is a fantastic system, but the price is a deterrent.

It’s the most expensive laptop we’ve looked at yet. David Hollingworth ponders if you get the right amount of bang for your buck.

Dell’s new Inspirons are more about colour and value than performance and excitement.

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.

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

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

Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

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

A powerful and well-equipped touchscreen PC, but is Dell's all-in-one really the future of the home desktop? Read our full review

Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

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.

A beautifully designed, powerful system that almost no-one will be able to justify buying. If your IT department can find the budget to put a new Mac Pro on your desktop, you're lucky indeed

HP’s Dragon combines fantastic power, comprehensive features and an innovative 20in screen design.

A stunning screen, generous specification and good performance combine with superb results for the Dell XPS 16

An HD screen, Blu-ray drive, TV tuner and competitive price result in an excellent-value entertainment laptop.

We are not saying you need them for a deserted island, but these incredibly useful gadgets are among our favourite PC essentials.

Blu-ray writers are more affordable than ever. We look at four internal models to find the best way to go high-def. The last time we did a round-up of optical drives, the former war was in full swing. But now Blu-ray has at last seen off HD DVD and taken its place as the industry standard for high-capacity optical media.