How will you be computing in the next 12 months? PC Authority brings you 2005's big technology stories - before they happen.

Media Center is here but Tim Dean thinks it totally and utterly doesn't live up to expectations, but there might be some hope for the future.

Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.

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

What are the trends, hurdles and super-happy-fun times ahead for digital media? Read on to see what people like C Chris O'Hanlon, Steve Mack and TNC (Time for New Connections) think...

What are the trends, hurdles and super-happy-fun times ahead for digital media? Read on to see what people like C Chris O'Hanlon, Steve Mack and TNC (Time for New Connections) think...

The latest initiative to revolutionise your digital media has arrived - this time from AMD

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

If I'd seen one of these when I was an 8 year old, I would have gone on a hunger-strike until my parents bought me one.

With the long awaited launch of Windows Media Centre PCs set to take place later this month, Microsoft launch partner HP has confirmed that one of the key features -- the Electronic Program Guide -- will not be ready at launch.

With the long awaited launch of Windows Media Centre PCs set to take place later this month, Microsoft launch partner HP has confirmed that one of the key features -- the Electronic Program Guide -- will not be ready at launch.

We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

Mainstream media player increases Linux's appeal, vendor argues.

Is there still good money to be made in digital media? Read on to discover insights from Mark Pesce, Accenture, Brainwaave, and Allen & Buckeridge.

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.

An old PC is like putty in your hands. Tim Dean looks at how you can shape it into a new system with a few easy upgrades.

Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

A decent PC with media abilities bolted on, transforming this into a good lounge machine.

It may be early days for the technology, but it's still interesting to look at Sony's Blu-Ray drive under the microscope.