An irritating package without a future.

We've seen interesting mouse designs before, but none quite like this. Microsoft's new Arc mouse fold up like a mobile. See our photo gallery here.

This is a pretty decent little webcam – it's just that, without games to fool around with, it feels like a low-end PC webcam plugged into your Xbox. EyeToy this ain't

The mouse is much ignored but you’d be amazed how much of a difference a good one can make, and this offering from Microsoft is the Rolls-Royce of mice.

A much-hyped console epic comes to the PC, but unlike others that have made the move this deserves its press.

It’s had the most successful launch in video game history. But what’s it like to play?

A Vista-only release that's merely a port of an Xbox game. The charm's in the gameplay, not its Vista-centric nature.

Efficient photo management and sharing, but let down by some surprisingly underpowered editing.

PreviewA good attempt at all-in-one system security, fully integrated into the OS.

It's the prettiest looking RTS we've seen in a while, but how does it play?

The follow up to Rise of Nations packs strategic punch.

One day Microsoft might realise that forcing its customers to have a Bill Gates issued 'passport' to use services on the internet sticks in people's gullets like a jagged fishbone. In the case of Microsoft Money you need a passport if you want to take advantage of its online banking services, but once you do sign up you find that it is the one area of an otherwise excellent program that does not work properly.