High-capacity desktop drives have never been so affordable. Darien Graham-Smith puts 23 to the test to find the best

We test nine devices, from the simplest printers to versatile multifunction devices that print, scan, copy and fax

Since the launch of PC Authority magazine 30 issues ago, we have placed an emphasis on the concept of computing in the real world. This means that all the PC hardware that passes through our Labs is t

There are three main types of MP3 players, which differ mostly in terms of their method of data storage. Each has its own pros and cons.

Speed up your home network with these wireless routers, including faster speeds, better gaming and VoIP handling and automatic security.

Looking for a new notebook for work or study? We’ve got it covered with 11 notebooks designed specifically for when playtime is over.

Early last year we predicted that 2003 would be the year of the TFT, and we were proven right. TFT prices tumbled to affordable levels, and for the first time TFTs were arriving that had comparable quality to CRTs.

Small form factor PCs have been around for a while, and barebones PCs for even longer. Traditionally a barebones PC is a basic shell, including a case, power supply and motherboard at minimum, and occasionally tooled up with a few extras like RAM.

Buying the right case is highly important when building a new PC. We put five through our checks

The labs team this month tackled scanners, and they put 16 through their paces to bring you the good, and the not so good.

Forgetting the hype for a moment, the Internet *is* a dangerous place. In the Internet age complacency is one of the greatest dangers facing business. While many companies assume that viruses an

The tools for home movie-making have become far more accessible and functionally more versatile. While truly broadcast-quality images are still the domain of 'prosumer' and professional video cameras

Faster wireless networking is finally within reach. We test and rate every draft-n 2.0 ADSL modem router on the market.

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

If you value the stability of your system and want to minimise your electricity costs, invest in a high-quality power supply.

We put six sub-$500 pocketable cameras to the test

If you don’t have a car with built-in satellite navigation, the most cost-effective way to add it is by opting for a handheld device with a GPS receiver.

The days of featureless notebooks are over. Adam Turner hunts down the latest entertainment notebooks on the market.

Will home media centres do to the entertainment industry what video did to the radio star? With new technology reshaping our lounges, homes could soon become fully functional media hubs.