We look at another common marketing tactic used by TV manufacturers to convince you their flat screen has the best possible picture: the refresh rate. Here's what you need to know

Here's our quick guide to buying a cheap laptop that isn't a pile of junk - from CPUs, to graphics, to price and other specs.

We've tested a massive 25 netbooks to provide a list of the best and worst mini laptops, with one surprise winner. Also, see our big TV set top box guide, in the new issue of PC Authority

More data and removal of excess usage fees are good news if you rely on Telstra's country-wide Next G coverage. And look at this, a 12 month contract.

If you're buying a flat screen TV, expect to be bombarded by specifications and features, including some incredible brightness and contrast ratios. Here's what you need to know

Decide whether it's finally time to ditch Vista by installing the full working version of Windows 7 Release Candidate. Plus: our digital camera buyer's guide, ultimate laptops and more.

New backlighting technologies like LED and RGB Dynamic LED mean better a picture. Here's what you need to know

If you are buying a big flat screen LCD or plasma TV, there are some important rules of thumb to keep in mind. Here's what you need to know

Are all-in-one PCs the next big thing on the desktop? We've already seen Dell's Studio one 19, and Sony's Vaio Panel PC, and now BenQ has launched the all-in-one nScreen i91.

Bundled deals that include your phone and broadband certainly look like great value on paper, but it pays to do your sums. Here's what you need to know

Pre-paid wireless broadband is in vogue right now, and offers an attractive way to get a good deal without a 24-month contract. But how much are you really saving?

Excess usage fees are one of the worst potential ways broadband deals can hit your hit pocket. If you're signing up for broadband and you haven't looked into the excess fees, read this.

If you're on a plan that has excess charges for usage over the quota it's a good idea to switch. Here's what you need to know about shaping options and reserve tanks

Can naked, bundled and pre-paid plans save you money? The short answer is yes, but how much can they save you?

The new kid on the wireless block increases its data quotas, and offers some handy advantages when compared against the likes of big guns like Optus and Three.

Looking for a laptop that can take more punishment than Sly at the end of Rocky? Then cast your peepers over Dell's new Latitude E6400 XFR, a 14-incher designed for building sites. And warzones.

I once heard my local Blockbuster manager cruely toying with a hapless punter by describing Blu-Ray as a "government conspiracy". Not any more.

To the many users who took part, a big thanks, a $500 prize for one of you, and some info on what you've asked to see on the PC Authority Web site.

The lure of free PS3s is proving too strong for thousands of HD TV buyers signing up to claim a games console from Sony, despite complaints about long delays.

After cutting 8Mbps plan costs, the ISP gets aggressive and offers temporary "free churn". Upgrade fees have also been dropped, so if you're an Internode user wanting more speed, now's the time.