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

Will home media centres do to the entertainment industry what video did to the radio star? With new technology reshaping our lounges, homes could soon become fully functional media hubs.

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

Now more than ever before bulk optical storage is available to the masses with the steadily falling prices of both the drives and media. This month we look at the feasibility of ditching that CD-RW drive in favour of updating to something with a little more room to grow.

A PC in the lounge room too complex and cluttered? You need a media adaptor.

Ultra-mobile PCs are the future of mobile computing according to Microsoft. Ross Burridge looks at the devices and the technology

External hard disks are a great way to add storage. We test 13, from sub-$130 portable drives to mighty terabyte desktop units.

Share and back up music, photos, video and documents on your network with a high-capacity NAS drive.

Benchmarking PCs is a tricky business. You need to ensure that you stress the systems, but also that the results you get will be relevant in the real world. Previously we have relied heavily on BAPCo's SYSmark2002 for simulating home and office use, with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and web content through Adobe Premiere and Macromedia Dreamweaver. However, due to SYSmark's history of instability as well as the sheer length of time it takes to complete a run, we have put it on the backburner in favour of PCMark04 for this Labs.

Digital video camera technology is constantly changing. The transition from analog to digital has been slow, with tape still being the standard. But, while the Mini DV tape may be the most popular recording media today, many experts tip that within a few years most of us will be recording direct to disk. Already several companies are producing DVD-based camcorders and with the introduction of Blu-Ray disks in coming years it seems the days of tape may be limited.

Buying a digital video camera is a tough task, but you’ll be well prepared with our comprehensive guide.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

All the power of a desktop PC in a fraction of the space. We put a selection of desktop replacements to the test.

There are three main types of MP3 players, which differ mostly in terms of their method of data storage. Each has its own pros and cons.

Whether archiving or backing up your data, there is a removable storage option for you. We test a range of devices to find the best for your needs. Data is increasingly becoming the corne

Data is increasingly becoming the cornerstone of our society in terms of communications, information storage, and productivity. As such, it is vital that it be handled correctly, whether it is being s

Finding a good PC or notebook for the family is not as hard as you might think. PC Authority  puts the latest models to the test.

Got a PC riddled with more viruses than a bus driver’s armpit? The PC Authority Labs team has tested 10 leading anti-virus packages to see which ones really deliver the goods and keep your PC clean.

All the current chipsets from both the big gaming guns – ATi and Nvidia – tested, reviewed and rated.

The notebooks were subjected to several benchmarks to give an objective evaluation of their speeds, performance and applicability.