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

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

From Celerons to Core i7s, Semprons to Phenom IIs, David Bayon tests Mainsteam desktop processors and finds the best budget, mid-range and enthusiast (gaming) choice for you.

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

We put seven NAS drives from the likes of Maxtor, Netgear, Synology, Thecus, Western Digital and Iomega to the test to find out which is best for storing your files

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

Is your PC’s hard disk getting cramped? Invest in an external hard disk and never again worry about running out of room.

Buying the right case is highly important when building a new PC. We put five through our checks

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.

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.

Love or hate them, the Netbook is here to stay in 2009. We take a look at five new models: some are contenders and others are likely to be quickly forgotten.

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.

With online services easier to use and cheaper than ever, there’s now no excuse not to back up your files, says Stuart Andrews.

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

Discover if your bank is leaving serious security holes or lacks cutting-edge features in our in-depth analysis of online banking.

When you're a small business without an IT department you need easy-to-install, easy-to-manage security. We've reviewed eight small business security packages.

There may be two main CPU manufacturers, but picking the right processor is anything but simple. We put 51 CPUs through their paces

Pocket-sized digital camcorders are becoming more capable all the time. We round up ten of the best

From personal printers to home office colour, we put 12 lasers through their paces. Some are lightning fast; others produce dazzling colour. Some are tiny, and some are surprisingly cost-effective.