Performance

Hands on: Transfer files faster with FTP

Here's how to send massive files quickly and easily by using FTP

Hands on: Freesat on your PC

Find out what you’ll need to receive free satellite television on your computer

Hands On: Relight my Firewire

We find out how well Firewire 800 works on the Mac

Hands on: Upgrading your system memory

Memory is often a cost-effective upgrade ­ but just how far can you go?

Hands on: Embrace the spirit of 64-bit

If you want a memory boost, it could be time to look at a 64-bit operating system

Hands on: Readyboost revisited

Find out which systems can benefit most from Vista’s speed-up technology

Hands on: Speed up with Readyboost

Find out how Vista’s booster technology provides many performance improvements

Hands on: Powering up for HD

Putting high-definition playback to the test

Hands on: Blu-ray storage

Blu-ray discs have potential for PC data storage

Hands on: Raid controllers

Find out how software and hardware-based Raid controllers perform

Hands on: Sata advantages for the PC builder

How to get the most out of Sata on your computer

Intel processors overclocking head to head

Find out how Intel’s Core Duo processor performs compared to the Pentium M

Hands on: Watch HD video on your PC

Discover the benefits of the newest digital video compression system