We tour several of the leading tech research labs in the US to discover which 10 research projects could soon change the world

The famous lab breaks speed records at 100 petabits per second per kilometre over transoceanic distance.

External hard disks are a great way to add storage. We test 13, from sub-$130 portable drives to mighty terabyte desktop units.

If there's one thing that our latest netbook group test has left us hankering for, it's an intrepid manufacturer to come in and nail the netbook formula for $650 or less.

Linden Labs CEO moves to board position.

Three new "experimental" search modes to try, including maps, and ordering results in a timeline.

A couple of small products shake up the predictability of a week in labs, including the new d_skin for CDs and DVDs

Fifteen security packages go head to head in our labs test, including Kaspersky, Norton, ZoneAlarm, McAfee, F-Secure and AVG. Find out which will keep you safe and which could let you down.

Stunning living-room style, great image quality and a price thatwon’t break the bank

All the current chipsets from both the big gaming guns – ATi and Nvidia – tested, reviewed and rated.

Powerful, well price and a worthy addition to the A-List. The PacStar Core i7 is a PC we wouldn't be unhappy to take home and spend the weekend gaming on

Samsung has defined style for LCD monitors over the last year or so, and the new Cream Series is no exception.

Western Digital MyBook Home Edition

Technology improves quality of standard definition film.

Spammers target Microsoft Windows Live SkyDrive service with malicious links.

Industry reflects on 60th anniversary of invention.

We test 11 keyboard-based smartphones to find the best tools for staying connected on the move

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

A fortnight ago we reviewed the worst villains in computing history. But what would a villain be without a hero to battle with?

If you're a gamer or enthusiast, the trusty conventional PC is still your friend, not the shiny new all-in-one PCs hitting the market