The Mega 2801 has one of the coolest features seen on a HTPC: it lets you play CDs (but not DVDs) without the computer turned on. It has two red buttons on the fascia that let you choose between CD or PC.

While not unfamiliar with barebones PCs and small components designed to take your PC out of the study and into the lounge room, the MSI MEGA PC is the first out-of-the-box system we've reviewed that would snuggle right in amongst your hi-fi components.

Vastly faster servers needed to power "mega data centres".

World's largest superconducting magnet ready to tackle the big questions ofthe universe.

Fifteen firms join Apple in row over music list building system.

The sweet taste of AM2, in the form of an ultraportable powerhouse.

14.6 mega-pixel snapper for £699.

24 million to ship by 2011, reports In-Stat.

MSI's MegaBook L61OI lives up to its 'mega' moniker with a large 15.4-inch widescreen TFT, desktop CPU, excellent graphics and pumping audio. The model we looked at was a pre-production prototype notebook and as such was a little shaky and did not come with all the inclusions a final model will have. As a proof of concept, however, the notebook is quite good.

Souped up graphics cards on the way, as AMD argues the days of "monolithic mega-chips are gone".

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Tim Dean reminisces over nearly seven years of PC Authority, and then he logs out.

We’ve examined the data from more than 8000 readers to reveal exactly what sort of reliability, customer service and satisfaction you can expect in 2007.

From mega pixel to single pixel.

Collection of video & audio codecs

According to reports, Apple may have lost their sponsorship role with mega-band U2 to rivals Blackberry, who ought to be calling this a 'beautiful day'.

Tough enough to tear through concrete and built like US military hardware, this is the ultimate DIY drill

Zip drives were once the top choice for storage, well before DVDs and USB sticks gained in popularity. But whatever happened to this once mega-popular format and what sealed its demise?

Wii update 4.0 brings support for high capacity memory cards, so more room for your downloads