If it breeds, mutates and consumes resources, then it's a threat. Tim Dean thinks your Aibo may be more sinister than it looks.

A new year, a new operating system and still, the danger of data loss to viruses is as great as ever.

To step back to a more personal level, consider the trend in artificial pets discussed earlier. Doubtless these plastic and chrome beasties are going to get more and more interesting from an AI perspe

It is easy in the heat of debate to forget that filtering is about protection, and filter software does not just attempt to block access to Web sites that most people would consider unsuitable for you

It is easy in the heat of debate to forget that filtering is about protection, and filter software does not just attempt to block access to Web sites that most people would consider unsuitable for you

Supercomputers crunch data that could hold the secret of life, the weather and the effect of nuclear war. David Tebbutt investigates.

What does Google’s online office suite and core applications offer over the Microsoft alternative?

Can 'crimes' committed online, such as theft or murder, get you in trouble with the police? Davey Winder investigates.

Do you have a business or are in charge of a business’ tech security? Get some tips from PC Authority’s experts.

The next Call of Duty game isn’t yet another World War two re-hash. It’s a stunning collection of battles in contemporary settings. Read our report from hands-on time with the single player game.

Want to skip the Christmas crowds, or nab a once in a lifetime bargain? Online shopping could be the answer. Tim Dean looks at the glory and the pitfalls.

Get your licensing shop in order before you build you new server.

Given the general complacency by the public and the fact that no one wants to be labelled as encouraging distribution of pornography or corrupting children, it is unlikely that the government will rev

Now that youve set your budget and chosen the components for your PC, its time to head out, credit card in hand, and do some serious spending. However, as tempting as it may be simply to buy everythin

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

Battery capacity has proven to be a serious barrier to true mobile computing. Tim Dean looks at how the technology is evolving.

Tim Dean reminisces over nearly seven years of PC Authority, and then he logs out.

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