Discover how Google Sky, Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope, and dedicated software such as Starry Night or Stellarium allows you to explore the stars and view the planets in stunning detail without even touching a telescope

More than 20,000 people voted for the best and worst technology in this year's Awards, including the best ISP, laptop brand, wireless router, and best online retailer. See who won and who lost.

'Meet Me' is the world’s first 3G dating service, and makes us wonder if meeting random people over your phone can turn awkward singles into mobile valentinos in just a few clicks.

Since the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design.

Once you've tasted the freedom of surfing the Internet on your smartphones, it's hard to go back. Fortunately, a number of mobile phone providers offer great deals on smartphones with included data. We've assessed their ease of use, features and handset design.

If there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more!

Stewart Mitchell delivers his verdict on the features rumoured to be ready for Windows 7, including the new kernel, multi-touch, and virtual drives.

Find out how Microsoft’s impressive new OS will share and back up all the data on your home PCs, among other tricks.

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

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

Online services are growing smarter by the day – but can they replace desktop applications? We spend a week working online to find out.

What can a vendor-controlled comparison of notebook technology teach us? Plenty – but not in the way it was intended. Read on as we expose HP’s notebook ‘Reliability Challenge’.

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

CeBIT Australia 2007 is the biggest, most impressive show in years. PC Authority brings you a ringside seat from the IT industry's event of the moment.

The Internet is booming again, but this time it’s very different. PC Authority brings you up to speed with the global Web 2.0 phenomenon.

Useful new features and a total interface overhaul make this the best Office ever.

More from the biggest Microsoft launch in ten years. Kodak, BigPond Movies and Sanity Music partnerships announced and explored in detail.

A million music downloads, movies on demand and copies signed by Bill Gates.

Microsoft has always included a number of bundled applications with Windows, but Vista takes it further than ever. Here’s a look at the main attractions.

Microsoft’s radical redesign promises ‘better results, faster’. Be fully prepared for this world-leading productivity software.