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

Choosing a CPU for your PC isn’t an easy task. Here are our picks for budget, mid-range and high-end systems.

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

A huge screen and an affordable price, but it doesn’t rival a desktop PC where power is concerned

Taking photos is only half the fun. Touching them up on your PC and printing them is the other half. PC Authority takes a look at some of the best photo-printers on the market.

Speed up your home network with these wireless routers, including faster speeds, better gaming and VoIP handling and automatic security.

Print 6 x 4in photos from the comfort of your desk. We take a look at five miniature digital darkrooms

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

It’s important to choose a power supply that meets your needs. Here we show you what to look out for.

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.

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

Affordable, yet punches above its price for quality and features. Ideal for a quiet PC.

Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit

Stunning design and innovative features make the Squeezebox extremely desirable, despite the price.

Considering the features on offer, the P180 is a superb bargain at this price.

The 915 is an good budget choice, but elsewhere this family is eclipsed by newer offerings.

Mediocre value for the features and performance on offer.

Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.

Brief reviews of new products, plus updates on items we've already featured.