Plenty of features and strong security complemented by a clean interface.

Our unparalleled test of mobile broadband returns, comparing the three fastest services on offer in Australia. Read PC Authority's full comparative results drawn from exhaustive testing with real-world data.

A well rounded package that falls short on security.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Project Arcade, subtitled Build Your Own Arcade Machine, takes a shot at being the definitive guide to sticking a PC into a wooden cabinet for the single purpose of playing retro arcade games. It's a big task, and author John St. Clair almost gets there.

The nForce2 is the only dual-channel memory controller available in the AMD pantheon. There are two Northbridges to choose from: one with the Integrated GeForce4 MX-class graphics (nForce2 GT) and one without (nForce2 ST). Both offer support for AGP 8x and up to DDR400 memory, although we recommend you use DDR266 or DDR333 memory in synchronous mode (DDR266 for chips with a 266MHz FSB, DDR333 for those with a 333MHz FSB) for best performance.

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.

PC Authority takes a trip down computer memory lane and discovers just how PC technology has evolved... and how Microsoft and IBM nearly destroyed each other.

Russian Business Network ups sticks, probably to Asia.

Spat centres on optical technology.

The sweet taste of AM2, in the form of an ultraportable powerhouse.

IBM and its "technology alliance" have announced they'll be moving to 28nm process technology, perfect for small, low-powered, consumer devices and delivering a swift sharp kick to Intel's shins.

School trial claims beneficial results in maths.

Now where's my flying car?.

Now where's my flying car?.

Now where's my flying car?.

The choice of keyboard and mouse will depend on the main use for your PC. Those who do large amounts of typing would do well to invest in a high-quality keyboard, while others could get away with a st

It' not everyday you get the opportunity to chinwag with reps from Hasselblad, Canon, Nikon, Manfrotto, Olympus and Sony, who'll be at Foto Riesel's Sydney store on April 4.