An easily managed appliance for small offices. Performance is modest, but it offers useful remote access features

D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

PC maker to offer Google Search Appliance and Google Mini.

A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance

Dell gains another open source partner.

A huge capacity, classy specification, plenty of business-related storage features and lightning performance

Since the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design.

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

IT execs looking to open source options, says Novell.

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.

Remember the CD-i? Launched in 1991, this odd appliance promised a revolution in the way we watch movies at home, just as Blu-Ray does today.

Oodles of storage and middling performance, but found lacking

A wireless security system with good roaming support, but it isn’t perfect

Selecting presents for the geek or gadgeteer in your life? We take the hassle out of gift buying, so you can put your feet up and relax.

Second Life creator Linden Lab has launched a beta programme that will offer a behind-the-firewall virtual world for enterprises..

It was the dream of the connected digital lifestyle future. A fridge that would remember your shopping list, tell you when you're running low on anything, and even contact the supermarket. So what happened?

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook

Instant-on Linux from flash memory? Sounds mighty nice, if you're willing to forgo a "real" operating system.