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

High-capacity desktop drives have never been so affordable. Darien Graham-Smith puts 23 to the test to find the best

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.

Fifteen security packages go head to head in our labs test, including Kaspersky, Norton, ZoneAlarm, McAfee, F-Secure and AVG. Find out which will keep you safe and which could let you down.

With so many factors to consider, choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering exercise. We put 11 models through their pace to find the ultimate in performance, flexibility and value

Both graphics card giants have unleashed powerful new additions to their ranks recently, and their battle for supremacy is hotter than ever. We put the new arrivals through their paces

A surprise return to form for Nvidia, as this card matches ATI’s latest for both performance and value.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

Will splashing out on expensive RAM make a real difference to PC performance? And if so, how much should you buy? We supply the benchmarks and lay the details bare

Both AMD and Nvidia are now shipping chipsets with hybrid graphics. So what is it, and is it a good idea for games? See what our tests revealed.

A powerful card at a competitive price – a deserved victory to cap ATI’s remarkable turnaround

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

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

A high-quality Core i7 motherboard with great expansion potential and premium features.

A great combination of features at an excellent price makes this our new A-List board - suitable for just about everyone.

We were unconvinced by the orange and brown livery of Seagate’s towering desktop drive, but for the miniature version the company has toned things down. It’s still brown, but the orange glow is restricted to the front of the unit and its simple low-profile shape is far easier to like.

Impressive Blu-ray performance from the cheapest card on test.

A fast printer let down by high running costs and few features

Lightning quick, top-quality prints and the running costs are as low as the price tag

This motherboard is a promising appetiser – although the real meal is yet to come.