Wondering how to make the most of the digital entertainment revolution? Here's our guide to the best digital media technologies for your home

Backup is a lot like flossing: no matter how frequently you do it, some expert is going to say you should be doing it better or more often. That's why HP's SimpleSave is among the easiest back-up drives to use.

Comprehensive free personal firewall

Manage a remote server using the Mac-only FTP client

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

Security researchers are warning of a dangerous new trend in the promotion of fake anti-virus programs known as 'rogueware', which could lead to users' PCs being hijacked and rendered inoperable if they fail to pay a ransom.

Security experts are warning of a malware attack disguised as a video of the Large Hadron Collider in action.

Security experts warned today that the Verified by Visa online authentication scheme has become the latest lure used by phishers hoping to harvest personal information from unsuspecting shoppers..

Systems experts with stop watches have poured cold water on Microsoft's claims that its Windows 7 operating system boots up faster than Vista..

Director of Conficker Working Group admits that the worm still represents a massive threat.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

A firm called WarMouse has launched a multi-buttoned device designed to end the misery of having to remember common short cuts..

Major update to the complete Internet security suite

Revolutionary approach to modern web design that removes the pain from CSS-based theme designing.

Once upon a time, most people's treasured memories were stored in a couple of cardboard boxes. Now ioSafe's storage box promises to protect them at furnace temperatures up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.