The web is changing, and AJAX is leading the charge. Tim Dean looks at the first great Web 2.0 technology in action.

Every expert has a toolkit. Tim Dean takes you through the 10 tools any Windows expert cannot live without. So, to give you a head start, here are PC Authority's top 10 tools for the ultimate Windows user.

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the web, has a vision for newer, smarter web. Tim Dean looks at how the future of the web might work.

A no frills site that does the job but doesn’t stand out in any way.

The i-mate Smartphone2 is one of the new breed to feature the new Smartphone 2003 OS, and is almost identical to the O2 Xphone (March 2004, page 55), except for a few cosmetic changes.

A well thought out site with plenty of features, including SMS alerts.

Great if you have foreign accounts to manage, but only average otherwise.

Not terribly pretty, but good security and features shine through.

Plenty of features and strong security complemented by a clean interface.

A clean and fast interface, plenty of features and strong security make it a winner.

An impressive service, if only it was a touch more reliable.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

Blistering speed in 3D and a multitude of multimedia features makes the 3500 an excellent card for video enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Wikipedia - truth through aggregation?

Everyone likes standards, but standards mean compromises. Tim Dean looks at whether they're worth the trade off.

Want to skip the Christmas crowds, or nab a once in a lifetime bargain? Online shopping could be the answer. Tim Dean looks at the glory and the pitfalls.

Discover if your bank is leaving serious security holes or lacks cutting-edge features in our in-depth analysis of online banking.

Why have a dozen contact numbers and addresses when just one will do? Tim Dean looks at the coming SIP revolution.