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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.

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

Will splashing out on expensive RAM make a real difference to PC performance? And if so, how much should you buy? We supply the benchmarks and lay the details bare

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

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

A dreadful performer in almost every regard.

A modular scanning tool that catches most unwanted software – but not quite all

With Windows 7 arriving soon, is now the time to upgrade to 64-bit? Here's the first part of our guide to everything you need to know

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

A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50

Quiet PSU with good efficiency.

If you're a gamer or enthusiast, the trusty conventional PC is still your friend, not the shiny new all-in-one PCs hitting the market

Fifteen security packages go head to head in our labs test, including Kaspersky, Norton, ZoneAlarm, McAfee, F-Secure and AVG. Find out which will keep you safe and which could let you down.

A broad and likeable package, but needs better malware detection.

A credible contender, but F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is neither the lightest nor the most effective security suite for your PC

Impressive Blu-ray performance from the cheapest card on test.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

How important is RAM size to the way we use 64-bit Windows? And are there other ways to get around the problem? We offer a couple of tips to get you through your 64-bit RAM blues.