A very likeable all-in-one – albeit limited in its usefulness beyond basic functions. Read our review of Shuttle's new all-in-one X50

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Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

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 isn’t cheap, but plenty of features and top quality propel this printer to the top of the pile

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

If you're a gamer or enthusiast, the trusty conventional PC is still your friend, not the shiny new all-in-one PCs hitting the market

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

A fast printer let down by high running costs and few features

A competent card with older games, but it can’t handle the new generation of games.

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.

An old standard, but one that still provides decent performance at a great price.

Top-notch print quality makes this a contender, but it isn’t fast

Lightning quick, top-quality prints and the running costs are as low as the price tag

A surprise return to form for Nvidia, as this card matches ATI’s latest for both performance and value.

A new interface and extra web-protection capabilities make AVG our top free antivirus choice

A credible contender, but F-Secure Internet Security 2009 is neither the lightest nor the most effective security suite for your PC