Is Vista Home Basic a way for vendors to sell low-spec PCs?
I think that I've found a sure-fire way to spot the bargain basement cheap PCs that OEMs have on offer. Just look for these words - Windows Vista Home Basic.
Hardware 2.0
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes sifts through the marketing hyperbole and casts his critical eye over the latest technological innovations to find out which products make the grade and which don't.
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology.
Latest Posts
Does your gadget lust extend beyond tech?
Does your gadget lust extend beyond tech into other areas of your life?
Apple TV - Will you be throwing out your DVD player?
So, after a few delays, Apple finally released the iPod for the TV - the Apple TV. Will this (or similar devices) eventually replace the DVD or will DRM hold back adoption?
Electro-sensitivity - Fact or fiction?
Can you be sensitive to modern technology? Believe it or not, some people claim they are.
Sony: "If we fail, it is because we positioned PS3 sales as the Mercedes of the videogame field"
Why do I get the feeling that Sony executives are worried that the PS3 won't be enough to polish the company's halo and are already looking for excuses?
For security, you can't beat Mac OS X
Is Mac OS X more "malware resistant" than Windows and Linux or is the market share too small for hackers to bother with? Does fewer patches for Mac mean increased productivity?
Windows Vista upgrade FAQ
No matter how much is written about Windows Vista, people still seem hungry for more information, and the most commonly asked questions all seem to revolve around upgrading an existing PC to Windows Vista from a previous version of Windows.
European PS3 backwards compatibility list
Sony's published a list of PS3 compatible PS1 and PS2 games, giving potential customers the chance to see how much of their existing game library is compatible.
Worst PC of all time - Which one gets your vote?
The Washington Post has an article by Dan Tynan of PC World listing the top 10 worst PCs of all time. I think that you'll agree that it's a pretty accurate list and contains some real lemons.