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.

Its well known that you can buy anything on the Internet. People now use major shopping sites to buy things as varied as houses, cars and holidays. But the risks associated with online shopping still stop many from entering into this world.

Buying gear just got a whole lot easier and more fun.

Monday 4 December will be the biggest e-sales day of 2006.

Is online shopping the minefield we're lead to believe? David Kidd takes his chances.

Is the bargain in the shop in front of you really all that cheap? Your phone can let you know. Here's how.

It was the dream of the connected digital lifestyle future. A fridge that would remember your shopping list, tell you when you're running low on anything, and even contact the supermarket. So what happened?

We've searched every corner of the web for the most useful (and useless) sites you've never seen. Download free movies and music, find the cheapest shopping sites, get a degree, make money, walk on Mars and much more.

Microsoft-powered shopping cart developed.

Buying a business PC, or indeed looking for a fleet of PCs for your business, can be a tricky enterprise at the best of times. While we've taken a lot of the hard work out of this for you with this guide to what's available, there are a few things you need to consider when shopping for your business.

The price war among Netbooks and mini-notebooks is hot at the moment, especially leading up to Christmas. We source the best prices from around the net this week.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Online shoppers still leaving themselves exposed.

Webb based shopping software

Decided to join the Internet shopping revolution? Weve put together a set of hints and tips. * Look for sites that compare prices like http://www.ecompare.com and shop around because prices vary

Google has added new tools to its 'show options' link which nestles at the top of the search results page..