Want to break free from a Microsoft world? Leigh Dyer looks at the alternatives.

Blu-ray writers are more affordable than ever. We look at four internal models to find the best way to go high-def. The last time we did a round-up of optical drives, the former war was in full swing. But now Blu-ray has at last seen off HD DVD and taken its place as the industry standard for high-capacity optical media.

The appearance of affordable DVD burners has given cause to celebration among the world's digital video makers – from hobbyists to professionals. The potential of DVD Video for corporate and wedding video makers is clear, but even the ability to present holiday videos in bite-sized, episodic and easily accessible chunks can't be sniffed at.

Fuel cell power technology seems to hold great promise. We ask what fuel cells would be like to live with.

With the free products on our new cover DVD, you need never buy software again. So why do we still keep paying?

In the United States, the American Library Association has passed a resolution condemning the use of filter software in libraries, claiming it is unconstitutional, anti-freedom of speech and tantamoun

We rolled up our sleeves, put on our boots, and trawled the halls of IT's massive trade expo in Sydney looking for tasty tech delights.

Blu-ray takes another tentative step towards the mass market, but is now the time to buy?

Expand your application choices with USB flash drives and portable software.

Dan Chiappini delves into multimedia jargon in our monthly tech term glossary.

Does dropping a hard disk from a third floor window or dunking it in a cup of tea mean curtains for your data? We visit Ontrack's data recovery labs to find out.

Microsoft has always included a number of bundled applications with Windows, but Vista takes it further than ever. Here’s a look at the main attractions.

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.

What are the trends, hurdles and super-happy-fun times ahead for digital media? Read on to see what people like C Chris O'Hanlon, Steve Mack and TNC (Time for New Connections) think...

What are the trends, hurdles and super-happy-fun times ahead for digital media? Read on to see what people like C Chris O'Hanlon, Steve Mack and TNC (Time for New Connections) think...

After the disappointment - perceived or otherwise - of Windows Vista, many are pinning their hopes on a revival with Windows 7. And from our first impressions of the pre-beta code, that's exactly what they can expect.

From webcasting to the DMCA to net neutrality - a list of top ten IT priorities for the new president.

Find out how Microsoft’s impressive new OS will share and back up all the data on your home PCs, among other tricks.

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

PC Authority takes a trip down computer memory lane and discovers just how PC technology has evolved... and how Microsoft and IBM nearly destroyed each other.