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A PC in a Christmas Tree

Once upon a Christmas, a long time ago, merry modder Josh Blodwell made Project Christmas Tree, easily the most festive computer ever manufactured. Join us as we head down memory lane to celebrate Christmas as only a modder can.

December 15, 2009 | 08:02

How to reuse an old waterblock

Waterblocks don't date as quickly as other components, but if you upgrade your motherboard or graphics card you may find your trusty old block isn't compatible with your new kit. In this guide we show you how to make a new clamp for an old waterblock so you can use it with new components.

July 11, 2009 | 11:01

The Complete Guide to Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead was one of the best games of 2008. Its premise was simple, but on harder difficulty levels, and in versus mode it's complex, challenging and competitive. Our huge guide looks at how to survive as a team - whether you want to save your hides or spill some brains.

February 18, 2009 | 09:05

Wireless router group test

Are you in the market for a decent wireless router? We test four routers from D-Link, Netgear, TrendNet and Zyxel to find out which satisfies the hardware enthusiast’s needs the best.

March 5, 2007 | 12:04

Interfaces, metaphors & multi-touch

User interfaces have barely moved on from the desktop metaphor that Windows uses today. We take a look at interfaces using touchscreens, wands, dogs, Xerox and even Doom to see what could come next.

August 28, 2006 | 13:19

Full Steam ahead

Aside from Half Life 2, there's a whole bundle of different games on Steam. We take a look at some of the undiscovered gems on the online delivery service.

August 8, 2006 | 11:59

Conroe heatsink group test

With the outrageous performance of Conroe, we thought we'd round up some of the best heatsinks on the market for the LGA 775 socket. If you're looking to get a Core 2 Duo, check out our opinions on the best cooling options.

August 1, 2006 | 14:18

World Cup tech-fever

The World Cup is here - but how best to follow it? If you're a tech enthusiast like us, there are some really cool ways of keeping up with the latest from Germany. HDTV, mobile, IPTV streaming - we've got it all covered.

June 15, 2006 | 14:10

SiN Episodes: Emergence

The first of nine in the series, SiN Episodes: Emergence is a new breed of episodic content. Think Half-Life 2 but with large breasts and swearing. We test it on eight different graphics cards to test high-end and mid-range performance.

May 12, 2006 | 13:56