Life would be easier if we didn’t have to patch our operating systems and apps. Patrick Gray explores the real reasons why updating is important.

Unless you keep your computer disconnected from a network and under secure lock and key there will always be the potential for prying eyes to access the data on your hard disk.

Atomic is running a competition, a very special one, and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on the action.

Evidence suggests Adobe is assembling an online suite of productivity applications to assault Microsoft Office, in an acquisition Blitzkreig.

Stuart Andrews shows you how to set up and maintain the perfect backup routine.

If you see something you like, take a photo of it. If you come across an unnamed planet, name it.

Our man undercover, the Retail Warrior tested this by shopping for a TomTom Go 720 at four retailers, and found there are extremely good deals to be had, if you're prepared to do some clever leg work.

Last week's blog attracted some interesting responses and shows that I'm not the only one that's noticing a looming privacy problem out there.

Why do so many network administrators trip over the humble VPN? Steve Cassidy goes in-depth.

The holes in WEP have finally been plugged and wireless is finally a secure technology. Tim Dean looks at how this was achieved.

The best source of knowledge or “broken beyond repair”? PC Authority uncovers how the net’s highly controversial encyclopedia really works.

Cutting edge technology is bringing powerful enterprise-grade solutions to the small and medium business sector. Read on for tips, analysis and tutorials about how you can take advantage.

We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

Is your PC the stable, error-free platform you need? We didn't think so. Leigh Dyer, David Kidd and Ty Pendlebury present the essential guide to fixing your PC.

A month's worth of HD news in digest form.

Read David Field's primer on Full HD before buying a new flat screen.

Once you go mobile, you won’t go back. We uncover the hardware, the plans and the services that’ll unshackle you from the office.