Every expert has a toolkit. Tim Dean takes you through the 10 tools any Windows expert cannot live without. So, to give you a head start, here are PC Authority's top 10 tools for the ultimate Windows user.

Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

High definition video is the next big thing for Australia. We explain the essential technologies for your TV or living room PC, and what to expect from our broadcasters.

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

David Fearon introduces 3D models and rendering

Gartner calls for curb on spending that does not help core business.

It sets out to create photo-realistic 3D models from 2D photos and illustrations, with the barest of tool sets and minimum user input.

Noise-cancelling earphones that won't break the bank, but the ANC7’s tend to warm your ears so much, you’re going wish for in-fan cooling.

A GPS that works in tunnels, voice activation, and can LG’s new phone finally replace your camera?

A decent PC with media abilities bolted on, transforming this into a good lounge machine.

The first place to start tweaking is your BIOS. Enter your BIOS by hitting a key combination on system boot (look out for F1, Del etc). A word of warning though, the BIOS is a very powerful tool, but can cause damage if pushed the wrong way.

The newest version of Intel’s laptop platform is here. We unveil and test real Santa Rosa hardware.

Are your Windows 95 apps not running under XP? Tim Dean goes through a few tricks to help you get it running.

nVidia GeForce 256

In the workstation graphics market, the name 3Dlabs carries considerable weight, and its Wildcat III series of OpenGL cards continues to be dominating in the high-end workspace. However, in the mid-range sector, NVIDIAs Quadro2 and Quadro4, and ATIs FireGL 8800 have made serious inroads. The new Wildcat VP870 looks set to redress the balance, thanks to a brand-new GPU that takes programmability to a new level.

Great audio, but gaming ability hinges on the success of Dolby and DTS

But x86 server demand drives growth.