Neither cheap nor beautiful, MSI’s Atom powered nettop is sadly second among equals.

Want to know the best parts for any PC, from a LAN box to the ultimate in PC performance? Our friends over at Atomic have introduced the online KitLog

Not the most attractive, but this Eee PC defies expectations. Another machine that's going onto our netbook shopping shortlist

BitLocker first reared its head in Windows Vista, but the scope of the encryption software has been extended in Windows 7. Since Vista's launch, lost or stolen USB drives have become an enormous security liability.

As Vista and Windows 7 share the same core code, Microsoft has decided to merely nudge up the version number (Windows Vista was 6) so that applications are tricked into thinking it's Vista they're dealing with

Once again we are running our annual reader awards, where you get to tell us about the technology you own, rate the brands, and let us know who's let you down.

We've tested a massive 25 netbooks to provide a list of the best and worst mini laptops, with one surprise winner. Also, see our big TV set top box guide, in the new issue of PC Authority

Windows 7 may be the perfect compliment to bring out better than average Blu-Ray viewing results from your computer.

One way Windows 7 will make working lives a damn sight easier is the speed at which it hunts down documents and other files.

There isn't much point, after all, in owning a network printer capable of printing thousands of pages per month at a ridiculously low price per page if the people that use it don't print out that much on a day-to-day basis.

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

PC gamers are among those most likely to benefit from any improvement in raw performance, so does Windows 7 bring any glad tidings for 3D action aficionados?

If you can’t stretch to the Samsung N110, the 1005HA makes an excellent lower-cost alternative

In the September issue of PC Authority, we gave you the inside scoop on how the Windows 7 Release Candidate stood up to our tests. Here's a recap of our gaming benchmark results

The single biggest reason for existing laptop owners to upgrade to Windows 7 is something unique to this release: it actually requires less horsepower than Vista. That's good news for netbook owners!

Packed with features, only its value for money lets it escape without an award this month

Apple’s MacBook Pro is a design masterpiece, even if its brilliance is marred by a few annoying niggles.

The days when laptops occasionally explode due to their lithium batteries breaking down could soon be over thanks to a new invention which shuts down the explosive reaction.

Intel's Atom platform may provide the backbone of today's netbooks, but with rivals emerging, Intel could find itself playing a smaller part in the future, as players such as Nvidia's Tegra take hold.

Superb build quality, battery life and usability – quite simply the best netbook around