Blu-ray and HD DVD players will come out fighting this year. We reveal which format is best placed to be DVD’s successor.

There are almost as many acronyms for the various standards of DVD as there are companies involved in DVD development.

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

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

Still looking for Christmas gift ideas? We’ve listed five DVD box sets that could be ideal fillers for your Christmas stockings.

David Moss tackles misbehaving com ports and resolves a windows share issue.

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.

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

We find out where the new HD formats are heading from the industry experts.

David Moss resolves an iTunes problem, looks into secret folders and Windows file sharing without a central server.

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.

What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market? Our quick shopping guide to features to look for, compatiblity issues, connectivity, and our top pick.

Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads

Apple’s ads may be funny, but they’re woefully inaccurate. Here we reveal dozens of reasons why the PC outclasses the Mac.

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

Toshiba has now introduced a laptop with a HD-DVD drive. And gave us details on HD-DVD.

How will you be computing in the next 12 months? PC Authority brings you 2005's big technology stories - before they happen.

Follow the HD bit flow from the cinema to your home. We look at the technology, cost and advantages.

Confirmation of the PlayStation 3's launch details announced at the media and business partener launch.

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