We put every current model from ATI and NVIDIA through its paces to find out which offers the best performance and value.

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.

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

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

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

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

It's been a damn long time since PC Authority Labs team last saw the beanches lined end to end with PCs, but finally the time is ripe for some good ol' PC action.

Great gaming performance has never been so affordable. We test 22 current cards from Nvidia and ATI to find what works and what doesn't

The Labs team always likes a good Christmas PC roundup. It gives us a chance to down the callipers, and off the lab coats for a short time, and really experience the fun side of PC technology. And thi

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.

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

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.

The Nehalem-based xeons are a landmark release, with exceptional performance married to great power.

Finding a good PC or notebook for the family is not as hard as you might think. PC Authority  puts the latest models to the test.

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

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

We've taken seven top business PCs and run them through their paces to find out which should be your next upgrade.

Faster wireless networking is finally within reach. We test and rate every draft-n 2.0 ADSL modem router on the market.

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

We test 11 keyboard-based smartphones to find the best tools for staying connected on the move