Photos: Reaching out and touching 'Milan'

• 

  Australia's giant e-waste recycling centre: Photos

  The largest e-waste recycling centre in the southern hemisphere was opened this week in Sydney's Villawood amid controversy over the Federal Government's refusal to commit to a mandatory e-waste recycling policy.

• 

  Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

  Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favourite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter).

• 

  Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition

  While Core i7 presents a new performance paradigm, the heinously gluttonous Australian prices will need to come down before it's accepted by the mainstream.

• 

  Best desktop replacements / all-in-ones

  Six desktop replacements/all-in-ones for those who need power, flexibility and the ability to move.

• 

  Optima shut down, assets auctioned off

  The remnants of Australian PC maker Optima ICM have been auctioned at trading website Grays Online, but some equipment has been reserved to repay customers that are owed outstanding warranties from the failed company.

• 

  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

• 

  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

• 

  Dual-core Atom heading for nettops

  Intel has begun shipments of the first dual-core version of the Atom processor.

• 

  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

More articles »

• 

  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

• 

  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

• 

  Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

  If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

• 

  Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

  AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

• 

  DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

  If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

• 

  Share files and printers across your network

  Make your PCs share files and printers, even if they're running different operating systems.

• 

  Photos: The evolution of computers

  Computing devices, from Blue Gene to the PlayStation, have come a long way in a hurry since the days of ENIAC.

• 

  10 things to know before buying a video card

  Selecting a video card upgrade can be an intimidating task. Here are 10 things you need to know about video cards before shopping for one.

• 

  Optima shut down, assets auctioned off

  The remnants of Australian PC maker Optima ICM have been auctioned at trading website Grays Online, but some equipment has been reserved to repay customers that are owed outstanding warranties from the failed company.

• 

  Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

  Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favourite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter).

• 

  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

• 

  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

• 

  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

• 

  Dell Studio Hybrid

  If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

More reviews »

• 

  Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

  The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.

• 

  Dell OptiPlex GX280

  Dell's OptiPlex GX280 is overkill for some offices, but it's a smart investment now if you've got an eye on the future.

• 

  Mediagate MG-350HD

  The Mediagate MG-350HD is an excellent all-in-one home media solution -- as long as you're not timid about installing a hard drive.

• 

  HP TouchSmart IQ800

  Thanks to 1080p output, TV tuner, Blu-ray player and wall mount, the new TouchSmart blurs the distinction between television and computer even further.

• 

  Dell Dimension 3100

  For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

More popular reviews »

• 

  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

• 

  Dell XPS 630

  With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

• 

  Acer Veriton L460

  While Acer points to the Veriton 1000 for corporate rollouts, the quietness, form factor and features of the L460 are perfect for the small business market.

• 

  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost.

• 

  Optima WorkPro 7000T

  For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

More editors' choice »