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.

We test AMD’s first quad-core processor for both speed and power efficiency

Traditionally firewalls were the bastion of large, publicly accessible networks to keep hackers out. But in a world connected by the Internet, every machine hooked up to it becomes publicly accessible, and so it's vital that every machine is equipped to protect itself, and the network it may serve, from attack.

Our feature story covers best formats, backup options, and why you should reburn those photo CDs every two years.

PC Authority speaks to Eugene Kaspersky, the Russian king of security software about cutting-edge programming, cyber criminals, pinball, and life in Moscow.

More sophisticated offerings, such as Yahoo Chess, offer a multitude of different rooms where players can test themselves against other human opponents from around the globe and compete for the braggi

Will a beefed-up firewall, User Account Control and disk encryption make Vista a safer choice than XP?

Life would be easier if we didn’t have to patch our operating systems and apps. Patrick Gray explores the real reasons why updating is important.

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

Napster began life in 1999 when collaborators Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker released a program that combined a search engine, a chat program and a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program onto the Inte

IT security threats are coming from all angles in the current business environment. New threats are discovered every day. What is the best way to fight them?

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

The best source of knowledge or “broken beyond repair”? PC Authority uncovers how the net’s highly controversial encyclopedia really works.

We’ve examined the data from more than 8000 readers to reveal exactly what sort of reliability, customer service and satisfaction you can expect in 2007.

Want to skip the Christmas crowds, or nab a once in a lifetime bargain? Online shopping could be the answer. Tim Dean looks at the glory and the pitfalls.

For centuries, would-be heroes have pitted their skills against the Crypt of the Ancients. Now controlled by the seemingly ageless arch-mage Alaric, the crypt is believed to have been built some five

The Phenom II from AMD is here, and it has been billed as the company’s big comeback after a 2008 in which it was pummelled by Intel. So how does the CPU stack up against Intel's Core i7?

Today you must decide between life and liberty or defeat and domination. The Eastern Coalition has launched a surprise attack against the Western Alliance fleet, massacring hundreds of dedicated servi

What are you really getting yourself into when you click 'I agree' during software installations? We delve into the hidden world of End User Licence Agreements (EULAs).

We asked Foxtel why the iQ/iQ2 still continues to cut off shows that go over schedule, and they’ve responded with this work-around. However, their proposed solution is not the long awaited cure-all.