Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

It’s not cheap, but it’s powerful and cleverly constructed to make the most of the components.

From Betamax to Amiga, here's a list of those IT innovations that fell under the bulldozer. Some were cruelly robbed of their advantage, others threw it away with bad management

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

A US court has ruled in favour of Apple at the close of a long-running legal battle with Mac clone maker Psystar..

AMD and Intel today announced an antitrust settlement that will see Intel pay its arch rival US$1.25bn. The agreement also brings to a close all ongoing legal wrangles between the two firms, including patent disputes..

Burn audio or data discs quickly & easily with this full commercial application

We've scoured the latest technology for a list of the most desirable tech toys and gadgets for Christmas this year

From the EyePet to Topfield's Masterpiece HD personal video recorder, here are five gadgets and toys making our hotlist this Christmas

Back in early 2005, with processors growing ever hotter, Intel proposed a successor to the ATX form factor that would allow better airflow over the core components. We investigate why it never took off.

A new build of Apple's Now Leopard OS has retained its Atom support – but will this be the case in the final version?

Intel and Numonyx have announced a research milestone in the development of stackable, cross-point phase change memory (PCM) technology, which could fundamentally alter the non-volatile memory market in years to come.

Build yourself a system rescue disc

GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia

Backup is a lot like flossing: no matter how frequently you do it, some expert is going to say you should be doing it better or more often. That's why HP's SimpleSave is among the easiest back-up drives to use.

Jam-packed with features, but it struggles to compete with the best.

There's a lot of Bibles in the App store. A whole lot. Want to follow your faith from the comfort of your phone? These apps make it easy.

The New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced it is launching an anti-trust investigation into Intel after allegations that the chip giant abused its market position.

Apple is prepping a Snow Leopard update that will kill off support for the Intel Atom chipset, preventing users installing the OS on inexpensive netbooks

The market is adapting to photo enthusiasts with a number of better-than-compact technologies and camera sizes. Here's a 5-minute primer to the pros and cons of four different types of digital cameras