We've put AMD and Intel’s new processors to the test, and there's one clear winner.

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.

Intel unloaded a swag of new Penryn-class CPUs at CES today. Zara Baxter explores the new platform and what it means for your PC.

When a helpdesk customer is looking for the any ‘key’, it’s best to take control of their system remotely.

Prepare to say goodbye to the Pentium as we reveal the next generation

What happens when multiple-core processors are no longer sufficient for our demands? Stuart Andrews looks at the future of CPUs.

Leigh Dyer arrives in OS heaven with a triple-booting Intel Mac.

The entire industry is moving towards dual-core technology, but why? Tim Dean looks at some of the reasons for the shift.

Curious to see what powers the Nehalem and Core i7 architecture? We reveal the tech behind the fastest Intel-powered computer on the planet.

What job involves acid baths, robots and space suits? Read about the fascinating world of computer chip fabrication, with PC Authority’s exclusive imagery and insights.

The newest version of Intel’s laptop platform is here. We unveil and test real Santa Rosa hardware.

Cutting edge technology is bringing powerful enterprise-grade solutions to the small and medium business sector. Read on for tips, analysis and tutorials about how you can take advantage.

The Phenom II from AMD is here, and it has been billed as the company’s big comeback after a 2008 in which it was pummelled by Intel. So how does the CPU stack up against Intel's Core i7?

In the early-to-mid 'nineties, the industry was buzzing with speculation about the 'new' 32-bit computing platform and, more importantly, how it would integrate into the 16-bit environment.

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.

The Centrino platform has just received a major revision. Tim Dean peers inside Sonoma and takes a look at what we can expect.

We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

I'm currently in the market for a new car. My 1977 Datsun 260Z, the current much-loved but abusive incumbent, has quite simply gone on the fritz one too many times (or ten too many if you listen to my friends and family). By the repair bill from the last few years, you'd be forgiven for thinking I owned a Collins class submarine.

The price war among Netbooks and mini-notebooks is hot at the moment, especially leading up to Christmas. We source the best prices from around the net this week.