Are you a Linux user longing for iTunes? A bit of time and a little custom software can bring music to your ears.

Apple has merged its iPod and iPod photo lines and outlined plans to build further podcasting functionality into iTunes.

It's a little ironic that every new version of Mac OS comes closer to Windows when you consider that Microsoft was originally accused of hijacking Apple's interface. Apple claims to have put 150 new features into Panther, but the two it highlights first are improvements to Finder and the new Exposé[alt+0233 in courier new]. The improvements to Finder bring it one step closer to the Windows menu system, which since 95 has been superior to Apple's. The new one click-reveals-all Finder was sorely needed and makes Panther much easier to navigate than its predecessors.

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.

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

Each month we put together a list of the technology and trends that have made us sit up and take notice.

Coming in at the ridiculously low price of $1695, Apple offer a compelling unit for anyone wanting to shift away from the ubiquitousness of Microsoft and the Windows platform.

The Sennheiser HD800's massive transducers make them the Rolls Royce of headphones. Also in Most Wanted this week, HTC's Dream smartphone, Sony's Walkman W Series and the niftiest gadget we've seen for the Blackberry in a while.

The widest format support, plus flawless wireless streaming, put this among the best network players we’ve seen so far

Apple Computer has unveiled a version of its market-leading iPod that also plays videos and increased the iMac computer's ability to act as a home entertainment hub by adding a remote control.

The wireless feature is a neat touch, but the iBall's core function – sounding good – just isn’t there

If the lack of a display or hold button don’t bother you, this is a superb player

Awesome! If you use a computer to store your music or movies (or both), you should check this one out

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

Australians are increasingly opting for broadband, with one in three internet users predicted to have broadband connections by the end of the year.

Apple and style are synonymous and the rounded lines and gloss white plastic chassis add to its durability and looks. Its slot-mounting combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW means there are no moving parts to break off in accidents, and serve to provide additional storage space should the comparatively small 30GB hard disk not be enough room for your files.

In the sub-$2,000 category, we thought it would be negligent to leave Apple, and its popular eMac, out of the running. While we can't benchmark it head to head with the PCs, at least we can compare the features and see what alternatives there are to mainstream PCs in the world. Interestingly, the eMac (as its prefix implies) was originally intended for the education market, but it proved to be such a success it was cut loose into the broader retail market.

Thinking about jumping headfirst into the HD digital revolution? Does Foxtel, TiVo and PVR mean anything to you or is it all a bit too much? We list the five best tips for buying a set top box.

Whether you're after something small, portable and cheap - such as the Creative Zen Mozaic - or something more fully featured, we've got the latest and greatest in portable music on test. The benchmark they all try to meet is the iPod Classic, which at $300 for 80GB of storage and 45 hours of audio battery life is still the clear leader.

More predictions it will be the laptop and iPod maker, not brands like Sony or Microsoft, who will dominate the home. Cue fanboys rushing off to the iToilet..