High definition video is the next big thing for Australia. We explain the essential technologies for your TV or living room PC, and what to expect from our broadcasters.

The Internet is booming again, but this time it’s very different. PC Authority brings you up to speed with the global Web 2.0 phenomenon.

Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.

Is this yet another nail in the HD-DVD coffin?

In the latest twist of a heated battle over next-generation DVD technology, Paramount Home Entertainment said it would release high-definition movies in the Blu-ray format backed by a group led by Sony Corp.

Testing anti-virus software is a tricky endeavour at the best of times, due to the inherent nasty nature of the test subject. For this anti-virus roundup, we asked independent anti-virus testing lab, AV-Test.org (www.av-test.org) to conduct the testing for us in their controlled environments. AV-Test.org has access to thousands of viruses, and is a respected anti-virus testing lab.

The TH-46PZ81 shouldn’t be applauded only because of its features – it delivers a great plasma TV picture.

Cheap HD-DVD players creating pressure in the US.

If you're buying a flat screen TV, some marketing tactics when it comes to 1080p and 720p can be deceptive. Here's what you need to know

Foxtel’s upcoming HD set-top box stakes a claim as the must-have accessory for HD TVs.

ATI Radeon HD 2600 and 2400 cards unveiled.

A nice small footprint, which is an advantage in small office spaces, is the order of the day with HP’s offering to the mono marketplace. The LaserJet 1300 produced high quality text, with above average readability even on a grey background and at small point sizes. The embedded image on the test page was slightly over exposed, but still had good definition and solid well-formed black text, helping it to score highest overall in neutral text readability. Our monochrome test page turned up some minor blemishing and driver banding, but a reasonably smooth gradient helped the printer finish in first place overall here too.

PC-cillin 2000 is extremely easy to set up out of the box, particularly since there are few setup screens to wade through during installation. PC-cillin was one of the few packages that scanned memory and critical files before installing, thus ensuring that it did not further spread viruses on an infected system.

This is a fine projector: easy to set-up, quiet enough in operation, and capable of superb performance for its price. It’s a must-see.

Another cracking Panasonic flatscreen, which impresses with both its integrated TV tuners and external sources

Are you ready for the next generation of televisions? Talk the talk with PC Authority's jargon guide.

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

Hold-off on that high definition movie player - this could be a good reason to go Blu-Ray.

Wealthy and/or maniacally enthused about movies? You must see this…