The company promises that Windows 7 will be the best version of its operating system yet, critical acclaim has often eluded Redmond. We've decided to count down the ten best products ever to come out of Redmond, from DOS 5 to Flight Simulator and NT 4.0

From the Commodore 64 to Microsoft vs Apple, we take a look at the top 10 fights in technology history.

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

Apple computers from the sweetest to the rottenest

A fortnight ago we reviewed the worst villains in computing history. But what would a villain be without a hero to battle with?

They say that behind every great man there’s a great woman, although these days it could just as well be the other way around..

Every expert has a toolkit. Tim Dean takes you through the 10 tools any Windows expert cannot live without. So, to give you a head start, here are PC Authority's top 10 tools for the ultimate Windows user.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

The Internet is booming again, but this time it’s very different. PC Authority brings you up to speed with the global Web 2.0 phenomenon.

There's a lot of fake news going around about the upcoming GPUish chip called the GT300. Let's clear some air on this Larrabee-lite architecture.

Do you have a business or are in charge of a business’ tech security? Get some tips from PC Authority’s experts.

Want to break free from a Microsoft world? Leigh Dyer looks at the alternatives.

High-capacity desktop drives have never been so affordable. Darien Graham-Smith puts 23 to the test to find the best

Almost five years have past now since the first release of 3ds max, then called the full 3D Studio MAX. One of the first packages of its kind to introduce affordability and performance to an industry dominated by huge price tags. And even after its competitors have been forced to compromise their price to compete, max has kept up its innovative features and held its ground.

Looking to build your dream machine? We explore the latest components on the market, and give you advice on which ones to hunt down, along with the general price you can expect to pay for each major component.

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

Climb the steps all the way to Windows guru status with our invaluable selection of tips and shortcuts for XP and Vista.

Now a hard drive manufacturer is talking about switching to the super fast solid state drives.