We help you determine whether your current PC can run Vista and which version of the operating system best suits your needs.

Epson has two current specialist photo printers and the model which takes care of the lower end is the $399 Stylus Photo 810.

Encarta Premium Suite claims a base of 130,000+ articles, along with 25,300+ photos and illustrations and 1.8 million map locations. That's more than a bit of bedtime reading, although of course there are really only two reasons why people buy digital encyclopedias these days -- either they've got kids to educate, or they're after some verifiable and quotable facts for a research project. For almost anyone else, of course, there's Google.

The Australian Communications Authority has issued rules prohibiting phone companies from supplying content that is rated x18+ or has been refused classification.

Apple’s ads may be funny, but they’re woefully inaccurate. Here we reveal dozens of reasons why the PC outclasses the Mac.

Add a TV tuner and you can make the most of Media Center, which is bundled with Vista Home Premium and Ultimate.

It's a shame this isn't cheaper: a fine projector if you're prepared to pay a premium for Full HD

While many sound cards on the market demand an often unjustified premium for extra features, the Xlerate Pro delivers A3D surround sound for DirectSound 3D and DirectX at a reasonable price.  

One of the cheapest Vista SSD notebooks we've seen yet, though we're surprised by the benchmark results.

Design-wise, the Sony possesses an imposing no-frills presence, and yet is reasonably compact in dimension, enabling it to be used in small offices where space is a premium.

This month the Labs team cast a critical eye over the latest Intel Pentium 4-based desktop replacement notebooks. Traditionally, desktop replacement means fully-featured, premium notebooks with

Breathe some life into your old PC in time for a Vista upgrade with these budget AGP video cards.

3CCD has yet to prove it’s worth the premium. If you want a hard-disker, go for one of the cheaper Everio models

Award-winning TV with exceptional picture quality, although it has now been replaced by Panasonic's 2008 range

An older screen that was one of the best we'd seen, but with a price premium that was too much for us – haggle hard

Finally, will this be a reason to use Microsoft Live?

A bit old now, but in its day a quality TV, with a picture performance that has been a contender in the 42in plasma market

Flash drives are the future, says electronics giant.

Toshiba's PDA strategy is clear: business users should opt for the larger, more flexible e750 (above), while consumers are catered for by the e350. After all, this has all the features most people need in a sleek package that won't break the bank.

It may be lovely, but Sony’s under-powered P-series costs too much and features features poor battery life.