Still not sure whether it's worth upgrading to Vista? We put XP and Vista through the ultimate face-off.

If you've ever wondered what the difference would be between a system you buy off-the-shelf, and the same system overclocked, Trinity International Computers sent us two systems that answer exactly that question

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

It’s not cheap, but it’s powerful and cleverly constructed to make the most of the components.

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

How did a vibrant palace of bargains and trust turn into a standoff between buyers and sellers? Part one of our major feature.

It’s easy to believe that registry cleaners fall into the category of “computer voodoo”. You expect to perform a few ritualistic gestures and gain a faster, less problematic computer.

Google is bringing out an operating system - Chrome OS. But how will it fare against the likes of Windows?

The HP Pavilion s5180a punches above its weight and provides a welcoming entry point for a starter or low-end upgrade system.

Raw power and gaming prowess plus our a-listed monitor: this is a fantastic system, but the price is a deterrent.

Slim and stylish, this isn’t the most powerful quad core we’ve seen, but it’s by far the cheapest.

From watching iView on your mobile to live Australian TV while overseas, to Freeview, Foxtel IQ2 and TiVo, Stuart Andrews and Zara Baxter perfect the menu for takeaway TV.

Everything you need to know about maxing-out your broadband connection, including interleaving, fine tuning MTU settings, firmware updates, ADSL filters and splitters,and that old chestnut - electrical noise in your wiring

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version

Windows 7 is out in less than four months, and now we finally now how much it will cost you, and what you need to know about Microsoft's Windows 7 upgrade promotion

Although many SMBs are facing incredibly tough times, a new study suggests that waiting to refresh your PC fleet will cost you more money than it saves

Kingston's new Solid State Drive (SSD) upgrade bundle promises affordable performance for both desktop and laptop owners

Despite some odd feature choices, this is an affordable powerhouse of a laptop. A great value mid-range Centrino 2 laptop, as long as you're not worried about battery life.

It's the next biggest thing in CPUs, and Nvidia thinks it will kick Intel's behind - but what exactly is Tegra? Check out our sneek peek.

It resembles the excellent MSI Wind, but the inclusion of Linux-based gOS operating system makes this one super-cheap piece of hardware