The future of Internet access is now. The idea of connecting cables to a computer to enable a connection will soon seem as archaic as manually cranking the engine of an automobile. Ed Dawson samples a cross-section of bleeding-edge wireless broadband services and cuts through the hype.

Bluetooth on steroids, the solution for short-range wireless video, or the replacement for USB in computers?

Gorgeous, expensive and exasperating in equal measure, and yet still desirable despite its myriad faults

Toshiba’s resident portable computer visionary speaks about hardware design, Vista, and the future of notebook tech.

The hot items rumoured for this week's show, including nVidia's 9800 GX2 and a new ASUS EeePC.

Coming in under our stringent pricing scheme, ASUS bettered it by $50 and managed to include some great hardware and features unavailable in some of the more expensive units.

Good features, good quality and good value - it’s also the fastest ultraportable we’ve seen.

Engineers claim to have found way to squeeze extra life from Vista notebooks.

To step back to a more personal level, consider the trend in artificial pets discussed earlier. Doubtless these plastic and chrome beasties are going to get more and more interesting from an AI perspe

A flexible and powerful livingroom PC that ticks almost all the right boxes, as well as being great value.

Do you have a business or are in charge of a business’ tech security? Get some tips from PC Authority’s experts.

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

Ever wondered what a particular acronym stands for? Find the answer in our comprehensive reference guide to computer industry acronyms. RTFM!

We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

We’ve examined the data from more than 8000 readers to reveal exactly what sort of reliability, customer service and satisfaction you can expect in 2007.

Your wireless network is more powerful than you imagine. Use this guide to fully understand and utilise it.

Is your PC the stable, error-free platform you need? We didn't think so. Leigh Dyer, David Kidd and Ty Pendlebury present the essential guide to fixing your PC.

Nathan Taylor explores the world of wireless technology, from WANs, LANs and PANs - what we've got and what's to come.

Battery capacity has proven to be a serious barrier to true mobile computing. Tim Dean looks at how the technology is evolving.