There are three main types of MP3 players, which differ mostly in terms of their method of data storage. Each has its own pros and cons.

The audio component of the PC multimedia revolution has for many years been sorely neglected, with many new computers supplied with speakers that are quite simply terrible. Little plastic speakers can

If you are serious about getting great sound from your computer - and putting sound into your computer - you need to make sure you are packing the right hardware to do the job.You can now buy any numb

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.

While hard disk drive speed is commonly one of the last considerations when putting together a new machine, its importance is more than just a place to store your files and operating system.

Despite the wailing and gnashing of teeth that emanates from the bowels of music industry boardrooms, technologies and devices that enhance the portability of music continue to grow in popularity. The concern is not over the proliferations of the gadgets themselves, it's about the files that are loaded onto them, which have flooded peer-to-peer networks, cardboard boxes under flea market counters and the hard drives of computer users across the world.

Whether you're upgrading your existing PC or building one from scratch, the motherboard you choose is of pivotal importance.

Whether you're upgrading your existing PC or building one from scratch, the motherboard you choose is of pivotal importance.

Back in 1997 Intel CEO Andy Grove made it clear that in order to boost personal computer sales and usage, Intel was specifically targeting the television as its direct competition in the home. To quot

Stuck for storage space? Upgrade to one of the latest disks and you’ll benefit from better performance too

Will home media centres do to the entertainment industry what video did to the radio star? With new technology reshaping our lounges, homes could soon become fully functional media hubs.

We put six sub-$500 pocketable cameras to the test

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 Labs team delves into the guts of this month’s motherboards, and points out what you need to know to chose the right one for your needs.