PreviousPower to the people: ZDNet's guide to notebook batteries
Tech Guide Ever wondered why your portable device's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.
Timesaving Microsoft Outlook tips
Tech Guide Most of us have to use Outlook for our day-to-day organisation and communication, so it's a good idea to learn some of its secrets. Here's a guide to get you started.
Athlon 64 FX-53: end of the waiting game?
Tech Guide AMD's fastest 64-bit chip has just shipped, but upcoming developments overshadow its debut.
The future of wireless
Tech Guide Although 802.11g is less than a year old, plans are afoot to boost the reliability, security and speed of wireless networking. Here are some of the technologies to consider when planning the future of your wireless network.
Wireless networking made easier
Tech Guide What one company sells as a router, another might call an access point or a gateway. Here's our guide to keeping it all straight.
PDA prizefight: Palm OS 5 v Windows Mobile 2003
Tech Guide Palm OS is the reigning champ of handheld operating systems, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. As these two PDA platforms square up to one another, which packs the biggest punch?
When a security feature is no longer secure
Tech Guide One of Microsoft Word's document-protection features has been cracked. But Microsoft hasn't spread the word about it. Here's how to know when your files are vulnerable -- and how to protect them for real.
Intel Prescott: the benchmarks
Tech Guide Intel's new 'Prescott' Pentium 4 has double the L1 and L2 cache of its 'Northwood' predecessor. An extended 31-stage pipeline accounts for the fact that the new chip is mostly slower than the CPU it replaces
Inside Intel's Prescott
Tech Guide A new Intel processor is usually introduced with much fanfare. So why is the new 'Prescott' Pentium 4 chip getting a distinctly low-key introduction?
How to upgrade your PC to Windows XP
Tech Guide If your budget doesn’t stretch to a brand-new PC, why not give your old one a new lease of life by upgrading its OS to Windows XP? Here’s how to go about it.
How to migrate data from an old PC to a new one
Tech Guide Bought a new PC recently? Then you’ll want to read our step-by-step guide to data migration.
Welcome to yet another year of viruses
Tech Guide We'll see plenty of email viruses in 2004, despite expectations that these pests would disappear in 2003. Here's why viruses won't go away -- and how to protect yourself.
What's new for PCs in 2004?
Tech Guide To mark the start of a new year, here’s a roundup of the likely trends in processors, graphics, peripherals and notebooks over the next 12 months.
What's new with notebooks in 2004?
Tech Guide If you’re planning to buy a notebook this year, here are some of the new and improved features you may see in upcoming models.
What to look for in peripherals for 2004
Tech Guide What's in the pipeline for storage, DVD writers, LCD monitors, wireless connectivity and printers?
