Since the launch of PC Authority magazine 30 issues ago, we have placed an emphasis on the concept of computing in the real world. This means that all the PC hardware that passes through our Labs is t

The labs team this month tackled scanners, and they put 16 through their paces to bring you the good, and the not so good.

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We test three of the latest ultra-portable laptops

How much notebook will $2500 actually buy you? The PC Authority Labs team investigates.

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

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Print, scan and copy with one device; we round up six of the best all-in-ones.

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.

Print, scan, copy and fax with one single device. We put 10 all-in-ones through their paces.

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Mike Jennings tests a selection of laptops that offer stunning power and fantastic features in a dozen luxurious packages

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

Benchmarking PCs is a tricky business. You need to ensure that you stress the systems, but also that the results you get will be relevant in the real world. Previously we have relied heavily on BAPCo's SYSmark2002 for simulating home and office use, with programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and web content through Adobe Premiere and Macromedia Dreamweaver. However, due to SYSmark's history of instability as well as the sheer length of time it takes to complete a run, we have put it on the backburner in favour of PCMark04 for this Labs.