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Grouptest: Laptops between £500 and £1,000

Thinking of investing in a new work laptop? Read our guide to the latest from Dell, HP, Samsung, Acer, Fujitsu and Toshiba to see which model best suits your needs

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Android smartphone group test

Don't invest in a new Android phone before reading our head-to-head guide to the latest models from HTC, Samsung, Motorola and others

A tour round Equinix's new LD5 datacentre

Equinix invited V3.co.uk to be the first to check out its new datacentre in Slough

Maximising the energy efficiency of client PCs

Cutting back on the use of energy must become a priority

Buyers' Guide: DVD Drives

Read our guide on what to look for when purchasing a DVD drive

Buying a PC online

Planning on buying a new PC? Do your research properly and you could save time and money by buying it on the internet. Here, we guide you through the process

Can HDMI boost the TV market?

Is the new HDMI standard a high-quality, digital audio-visual connection made easy, or just DVI with a go-faster stripe? Terry Relph-Knight gets his hands dirty to find out.

Build your own PC - Part 2: Home entertainment

We continue our guide to building the ultlimate DIY PC with all you need to know for creating the perfect home entertainment machine.

Upgrading your PC - Part 3: Extreme machine

In the final part of our guide to DIY PC upgrades, we explore the ways you can customise your computer to run with reduced heat and noise - and with its own personalised look!

Upgrading your PC - Part 2: Sound and vision

Our three-part series examining the cost benefits of upgrading your system looks at revitalising an old machine by using its sockets and slots to add extra facilites.

How to buy a PC

Looks aren't everything: as with a car, you need to know what's going on under the bonnet of your computer. Here's what to look out for.

How to troubleshoot a printer

Printers can cause you some major headaches. But if everything is connected properly, what do you do next?

How to choose a scanner

Scanners are fast becoming a key part of a home PC system. What should you look for when buying one?

Avoiding the sound of silence

Got problems with your soundcard? Here's a list of some the most common problems with suggested fixes.

How to choose a sound card

Choosing a sound card is really quite simple. Forget the hype, just look at the bits.

How to choose a laser printer

If you're happy with black and white, a laser printer is better value for money than an inkjet.

How to choose a digital camera

Digital cameras are a wonderfully cheap way of getting into photography.

How to choose a graphics card

The finer points of picking the right graphics card.

How to choose a monitor

As far as health and safety is concerned, the monitor is probably the most important piece of PC kit you'll buy. Here's what to look out for.

How to buy a PDA

Nick Farrell guides you through choosing a handheld computer that's right for your needs.

How to take a picture with a digital camera

A snapshot entry into the world of digital photography.

What do you want from a new PC?

First-time PC buyers should familiarise themselves with some of the essential internal components of a PC, as well as the peripherals they'll need. So here's 10 helpful hints.

Principles for first-time buyers

Buying a PC for your business for the first time can be nerve wracking. Here's 10 questions we think you should ask yourself before embarking on the purchase.

PC and peripheral market suffers in Europe

Several PC manufacturers, including Time Computers, are blaming Europe for their financial problems, but the situation is unlikely to change until they give buyers what they want.

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