PreviousThe 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.
AMD Athlon 64: the benchmarks
Tech Guide AMD’s Athlon 64 launch marks the dawn of the 64-bit desktop PC era. We evaluate the efficiency of the new CPU using over 100 benchmark tests.
Microsoft's new handheld OS
Tech Guide The latest version of Microsoft’s handheld operating system is an evolutionary advance, but there are some significant developments -- including a new name.
Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra: updated benchmarks
Tech Guide Nvidia appears to have evened the score with rival ATI when it comes to the speed of its latest graphics processing unit (GPU), at least with advanced image quality features enabled. Check out our updated results.
New Intel chipset for the masses
Tech Guide Code-named Springdale, Intel's new 865 chipset includes a number of advancements for mainstream users.
New Intel chipset for the performance crowd
Tech Guide Code-named Canterwood, Intel's new 875P chipset includes a number of advancements for demanding users.
