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Deathloop Review

Arkane Studios' latest is a masterful blend of rogue-like, multiplayer, and immersive simulation.

September 17, 2021 | 17:19

Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless Mouse Review

Andy sees if wireless makes sense on the Sabre RGB Pro mouse.

September 17, 2021 | 10:20

Project Mirai - Part 4 - Final Assembly & Watercooling

Alessandro wraps up Project Mirai with the final assembly and the process of watercooling.

September 16, 2021 | 09:00

MS vs EU - Pay or Comply

It's nearly D-Day in the EU vs Redmond dispute, with Brussels on the verge of fining the company for non compliance in it's anti-trust case

May 31, 2005 | 12:45

Allard talks Xbox 360 details

The head of the Microsoft Xbox 360 team talks about pricepoint, Halo, and the awesomeness of wireless controllers.

May 31, 2005 | 10:50

Capturing a new audience

In this week's column, Wil Harris discusses Intel's decision to introduce its dual core Pentium D processors at very affordable prices. It is becoming obvious that Intel is looking for new markets, and has the mainstream user in sight.

May 28, 2005 | 08:00

Netscape 8.0 breaks I.E.

More embarrassment for Netscape - The latest version breaks XML in IE

May 27, 2005 | 13:35

ATI talks Xbox 360 in London

ATI talks to us about the technology behind the Xbox 360, and reveals some interesting facts about the architecture and its comparisons to existing PC cards.

May 25, 2005 | 13:42

WGA defeated before rollout

Even before Redmond can start its mandatory roll-out of the new anti-piracy policy, the system has been subverted.

May 24, 2005 | 13:18

Xbox 360 controller pics, Live screens

Anandtech has some decent pictures of the Xbox 360 controller, as well as a look at the actual hardware and chassis design. Xbox Live also gets a hands-on evaluation.

May 23, 2005 | 09:55

Microsoft to preview InfoCard

Redmond is to preview it's new identity management system. Would a Passport by any other name sound so similar?

May 18, 2005 | 14:28

Win US$50,000 by case modding

Microsoft have teamed up with the Industrial Designers Society of America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Windows by holding a competition to design the PC of the Future; the total prize pool is US$125,000!

May 17, 2005 | 15:21

When Product Activation just isn't enough - WGA

Microsoft talks about Windows Genuine Advantage, the new verify-your-legit-copy-of-Windows scheme that will be bugging your downloads for the forseeable future.

May 16, 2005 | 10:50

Media goes bonkers for Xbox 360

With NDAs expiring and MTVs blaring, the world's media have gone berserk with coverage of Microsoft's Xbox 360 launch.

May 13, 2005 | 16:57

How the Xbox 360 affects PC gamers

In today's column, I examine how the technology behind the newly-announced Xbox 360 - the processor, graphics unit and system architecture - could have an impact on the PCs that we enthusiasts see on our desktops over the next couple of years.

May 13, 2005 | 16:03

New Windows for Old PC's

Redmond is currently working on a more secure version of windows to be run on older hardware. Is this the return of the Network Computer?

May 13, 2005 | 12:27

Spawn of XBOX set for Prime-time 'Unveiling'

Mr Frodo hosts a special XBOX 360 'event' on MTV tonight (US), which should give us the first confirmed looks of the new console

May 12, 2005 | 20:43

Google accelerates the web with new software

Google has released its new Web Accelerator software amidst controversy over privacy concerns.

May 5, 2005 | 11:18

Switch Side Story Pt 3

Having switched from PC to Apple, Jason now finds himself short of a decent game for OSX

March 7, 2005 | 00:00

Jack of No Trades

Is it me, or are we getting to the point of Software for Software's sake?

March 3, 2005 | 00:00

CES 2005 - the story so far

A quick discussion of what we expect for 2005.

January 7, 2005 | 00:00

Be the Media Center of attention

Microsoft still wants you to buy a whole new PC to get Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, but you don't necessarily have to anymore.

October 29, 2004 | 01:00

Fear and loathing in Redmond

James' advice to you when you encounter free software from Microsoft is to run and hide – there will always be strings attached.

September 6, 2004 | 01:00

I want my MTV (for free!)

Watch out – the days of free MP3s and movies could soon be over. And that’s not all you might not be able to do with your PC in a few years time.

June 21, 2004 | 01:00

Model (number) citizens

In his first column for bit-tech.net, former PC Pro editor James Morris asks whether we can get away from the marketing hype back to being interested in technology.

April 19, 2004 | 01:00

Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse v2

Optical mice have always suffered from a degree of lag. The Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse v3 is the first mouse we've come across that is as responsive as a corded model.

December 19, 2003 | 00:00