Touch is the key buzzword for Windows 7, but what does the new OS offer on the entertainment front?

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

If you're sick of replacing scratched DVDs, build yourself a video jukebox. Here are the tools you'll need and how to build your jukebox the right way

Encode or decode AV media

Portable, attractive and affordable - HP haven't given up on pushing home media servers into Australian homes just yet. HP hopes that two new 1TB MediaSmart models will entice a new generation of users to give home servers a go

Jam-packed with features, but it struggles to compete with the best.

Burn data & audio discs with ease

Complete burning & media solution

Not only can you stream movies from your PC to your big screen TV, but you can turn an Xbox into a media centre, and tap into online video on demand, all from the comfort of your lounge

The WD TV LIVE is the latest product from a slew of manufacturers to offer high definition media centre playback with enhanced multimedia features and multiple file formats

Wondering how to make the most of the digital entertainment revolution? Here's our guide to the best digital media technologies for your home

Recover lost & deleted files

Native playback of DivX and XviD files is one of the most potentially useful additions to Windows 7. Here's what you need to know.

There was a time when the humble VCR was the pinnacle of lounge room technology. Some people even mastered the dark art of programming their video recorder. Now we have the Season Pass

Download files, more quickly

Can you imagine a time when computers didn't have GPUs? Here are graphics technologies that helped take computing out of the lab and into the hands of consumers and professionals

A gorgeous new controller makes this the best Sonos system ever – just take note of that high price.

While it might seem like a good idea, the Seagate FreeAgent Theater is more novelty than useful. And the price point is not as competitive as others in this range.

A solid draft-n router with NAS and media-streaming features – though it’s a little on the slow side.

The Apple TV is a streaming media box for your lounge room but it's the black sheep of the Apple family. Here's why Apple TV 3.0 software update fails to spice things up