Inside Intel's Dothan

Tech Guide The latest Pentium M processor from Intel improves on the Banias core by shrinking the fabrication process to 90nm, doubling the cache and boosting the clock speed. All this while keeping the die size roughly the same and reducing power consumption by 10 per cent.

The graphics wars: ATI takes the lead

Tech Guide ATI's new 3D cards demonstrate marked superiority over Nvidia's latest high-end chip, proving themselves faster overall in a smarter design.

Build your own Linux server

Tech Guide Want to give an old PC a new lease of life? Why not transform it into a Linux server for your home/small business network?

Power 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.

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.

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 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.

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?

What to look for in graphics for 2004

Tech Guide The rivalry between Nvidia and ATI is set to sizzle, with plenty of new cards arriving this year.

What to look for in processors for 2004

Tech Guide Check out what's in store this year as the battle heats up between AMD and Intel.

Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 Ultra: the benchmarks

Tech Guide Following ATI's recent Radeon 9800 upgrade, arch-rival Nvidia has come up with the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra. Check out our initial test results.