D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

A fast, sensibly designed three-bay NAS device with RAID5

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

A network is not a one-size-fits-all upgrade. Here’s an introduction to finding the best network to suit your needs.

Your photos, music and data are just a virus or hard disk failure away from oblivion. Build a triple-layer defence using PC Authority's practical guide.

With more homes served by their own wired and wireless networks, there’s no better way to store all your music, movies and documents than a NAS box like this

The easyStore is basic, but it’s good value and its iSCSI capabilities give it an edge over the competition

Iomega’s latest shows promise, but it’s outclassed by others

A comprehensive set of features and good performance

Devices that attach storage to the network aren't new, but until now they've been either very expensive or limited in ability. But this little marvel from Asus changes all that. The WL-HDD can put a hard disk on the network with no drivers or client software required, and it can do this wirelessly via 802.11g.

Awesome! If you use a computer to store your music or movies (or both), you should check this one out

Find out how Microsoft’s impressive new OS will share and back up all the data on your home PCs, among other tricks.

Some intriguing new technology and genuinely useful features make Home Server one to watch.

Certainly not a speed merchant, but it delivers plenty of backup facilities, good security and unique design concepts.

Easy to use, and with space for a second SATA disk, but it struggles with small files and is overpriced for the features.

Sun's latest quarterly products announcement emphasises servers, workstations and storage in a growing push towards utility computing and lower cost networking, company executives said.

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

Stuart Andrews shows you how to set up and maintain the perfect backup routine.

An ipod-type device for the home that looks the goods and scores well in our tests.

From watching iView on your mobile to live Australian TV while overseas, to Freeview, Foxtel IQ2 and TiVo, Stuart Andrews and Zara Baxter perfect the menu for takeaway TV.