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

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.

Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

All those confusing labels actually tell you a lot about a television, but you need to decode the marketing spin. Here's a quick primer to digital tv labelling

The initial purchase price of a printer can be difficult to see past when you're making a buying decision, and it's tempting to simply go for the cheapest available - but inkjet printing can be deceptive.

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

It’s not cheap, but it’s powerful and cleverly constructed to make the most of the components.

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

In the September issue of PC Authority, we gave you the inside scoop on how the Windows 7 Release Candidate stood up to our tests. Here's a recap of our gaming benchmark results

Planning that extended weekend away, or perhaps you have an overseas business trip looming? Then this list is a must-read.

From movies and games to sporting events and even pornography, David Bayon explains why 3D displays are the next big thing.

Costly and fiddly to use, despite a decent keyboard and high-resolution screen.

A step behind ATI’s HD 4870 on price and performance.

The Xerox Phaser 3125N isn’t much to look at, with a design not unlike business lasers from the early nineties. Unlike its ancestors, however, it’s only a fraction of the size and significantly more powerful.