Pity the poor software manufacturers of this world – they’re clearly scratching their heads and trying to figure out how on earth to make money these days. Do you buy software, or do you stick to the free stuff? (more about subscription software...)

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The tablet has been put on death watch – or at least by Thorsten Heins, chief executive of Blackberry. Although he’s been criticised for claiming there’ll be no reason to own a tablet in five years, I think he’s right. (more about tablets...)

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Man cannot live by iPad alone. Laptops, tablets and smartphones may be leaving PCs gathering dust in the corner, but is there still a place in your life - and living room - for a desktop PC? (more about desktop PCs...)

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your PC free from viruses. In fact, could the results of our latest security software test spell the end for standalone security programs? (more about security software...)

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The stereotype of a ‘gamer’ has long been the young man holed away in his bedroom, playing games in the dark for hours on end by himself. Yet, new research has found that we might be smashing the stereotype. (more about girl gamers...)

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Microsoft has dumped the Start button from its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. We’ve previously asked whether you'll miss it – Samsung’s answer to that is ‘yes’ as the company is bringing it back. (more about Windows 8 Start menu...)

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Apple has removed a statement from its website which had implied that its Mac operating system was immune to viruses. If you own a Mac, did you think it couldn’t catch viruses? (more about Mac viruses...)

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Have you ever sold an old computer? Given it to charity? Or sent it to the scrapheap? If so, you could be among thousands of Brits who may have unwittingly put their personal data at risk in the process. (more about data recovery...)

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The Raspberry Pi, a £22 computer designed to encourage children to learn programming in schools has sold like hot pies - initial stocks have officially sold out. But can it really inspire today’s kids? (more about the Raspberry Pi...)

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The release of the Windows 8 beta is approaching and some of its changes are starting to emerge. One in particular has stirred up Windows fans – scrapping the Start button. Could you live without it? (more about the Start button...)

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It’s a long time since our computing was confined to using a desktop PC in the corner of the living room. Portable devices and wireless internet have made it an anywhere, anytime activity. Where do you do your computing? (more about where you compute...)

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Felicé asks: When I first began using my new Windows 7 computer it was possible to play both CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player. Gradually, it began cutting music tracks off and is now doing the same with DVDs. (Q&A on Windows Media Player...)

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