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

Since the launch of PC Authority magazine 30 issues ago, we have placed an emphasis on the concept of computing in the real world. This means that all the PC hardware that passes through our Labs is t

Discover if your bank is leaving serious security holes or lacks cutting-edge features in our in-depth analysis of online banking.

Ultra-mobile PCs are the future of mobile computing according to Microsoft. Ross Burridge looks at the devices and the technology

How much notebook will $2500 actually buy you? The PC Authority Labs team investigates.

The last time we covered 19in monitors was way back in October 1998 when the 19in screen size was only just becoming a viable option for consumers and home users. At the time the cheapest screen on te

When evaluating multi-function devices there are four determining factors for ascertaining who has really got the goods. These are speed, quality, features and price.

Digital video camera technology is constantly changing. The transition from analog to digital has been slow, with tape still being the standard. But, while the Mini DV tape may be the most popular recording media today, many experts tip that within a few years most of us will be recording direct to disk. Already several companies are producing DVD-based camcorders and with the introduction of Blu-Ray disks in coming years it seems the days of tape may be limited.

Data is increasingly becoming the cornerstone of our society in terms of communications, information storage, and productivity. As such, it is vital that it be handled correctly, whether it is being s

Capacity? Value for money? Who's got what? Read on to find out who has the best marriage of both.

The notebooks were subjected to several benchmarks to give an objective evaluation of their speeds, performance and applicability.

If you equate the CPU as the brains of the PC then think of the motherboard as the nervous system, shuffling signals back and forth from the extremities of your PC. In exposing these 15 e

We know you want to play games, so we've put 18 PCI Express graphics cards under the microscope to see who really does the job the best.

We test and rate 9 of the best portable presentation devices around.

GPS is about far more than in-car navigation. Join us as we get running and cycling with seven of the latest recreational satnav marvels

With free video services like MSN and Skype, you’re missing out if you don’t have a webcam.

Got a PC riddled with more viruses than a bus driver’s armpit? The PC Authority Labs team has tested 10 leading anti-virus packages to see which ones really deliver the goods and keep your PC clean.

Beware the hype when buying a digital video camera.

Internet everywhere, for affordable prices. Dave Stevenson investigates the claims, tests the speeds and delivers a verdict on the best plan for your mobile dollars.

It's only a matter of time before CRT monitors are committed to the history books, and when you see TFTs like these, you'll wish it'll happen sooner. The Labs team takes 10 of the best 17in and 18in TFTs, and runs them through the wringer to see which is best.