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Gary Marshall: Happy 100th birthday, IBM

By TechRadar, published 16-06-2011

Technology is a fast industry, with firms going from next best thing to Wikipedia footnote in the blink of an eye. Staying in business for 100 years is impressive in any industry, but in tech it's bordering on the miraculous - but that's what IBM is celebrating today. The former Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company is celebrating its first century in business.IBM's come a long way from its early days selling timekeeping equipment and meat slicers: as the IBM 100 website shows, it's been at the forefront of almost every kind of tech we take for granted today.Today's tech owes an enormous debt to two IBM machines in particular: the IBM System/360 of 1964, and the IBM PC of 1981. The S/360 took the ground-breaking (and very risky - Fortune called it IBM's five billion dollar gamble) step of...

Buying Guide: Best netbook: top 14 in the world today

By TechRadar, published 05-04-2011

Our continually updated list of all the best netbooks available todayNetbooks are affordable. It's the reason we love them, and the reason that they took off in the first place. The cheap netbook isn't for everyone, but choose carefully and you'll get the best netbook on the market that will suit your needs.The big idea when getting your head around netbook computers is managing your expectations. If you're looking to write a novel, play games, or do a series stint of work, then you may be better off going for a full notebook or a desktop PC. While all these things are possible on a netbook, they're ideal for taking notes, editing work, watching movies, browsing the web and simply lasting a lengthy journey away from a plug socket. The battery life offered up by netbooks can be amazing, wit...

Tutorial: Complete guide to MythTV

By TechRadar, published 05-01-2011

MythTV is a little involved to set up, but worth the effort. It's more than a TV recorder - its plug-ins add plenty of extra functions, and the scripting interface means that you can do all sorts of clever things with it.We'll look at installing and setting up MythTV, as well as how to use the various functions. We'll also deal with a number of the common questions that arise.Let's start with the hardware. You'll need a computer, a means of receiving TV programmes and some storage. MythTV uses a server/client model. The server is known as the back-end and handles scheduling recordings, transcoding, advert flagging and so forth, while the front-end is the user interface. The front- and back-ends can be the same computer, but they do have different hardware requirements. The back-end needs p...

Review Roundup: This week's hottest reviews on TechRadar

By TechRadar, published 23-04-2011

This week we got our full look at LG's Optimus Pad, which stands alone in being the only tablet to take 3D photos and video.We also got a review with the 12.1-inch Windows 7 Asus Eee Slate EP101 tablet - essentially a full PC with touchscreen that packs 4GB RAM and a Core i5 CPU. The bad news? It's £999.Below are the top reviews we've published this week as well as the full listing of our reviews below that. Top five reviews on TechRadarLG Optimus Pad review Android 3.0 is coming to a town near you, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. The latest Android tablet to grace TechRadar Towers is the LG Optimus Pad. It's a dual-core Tegra 2 powered device like most of the other Honeycomb tablets, but it's got a bit of a USP – it can shoot video in 3D. Yep, it's got twin 5MP cameras on th...

Review: Asus P52F

By TechRadar, published 27-03-2011

Taiwanese company Asus is best known for its revolutionary Eee PC netbooks, but also produces full-sized laptops. The P52F-SO006X is a smart business model that's solidly built, with strong Intel Core performance. Our first reaction was highly positive, as the all-black chassis looks and feels reassuringly solid. The lid barely flexes at all, protecting the display within, while the shock protected hard drive helps to prevent damage to your data by resetting the read/write head if vibrations are detected. At 2.7kg this is quite a heavy laptop, though, so bear this in mind if you travel often. As with the Samsung R440, an Intel Core i3 370M processor provides the power. Anyone wishing to multitask with all their office applications will be pleased with the response, and only the Core i5 lap...

Review: Asus P52F

By TechRadar, published 27-03-2011

Taiwanese company Asus is best known for its revolutionary Eee PC netbooks, but also produces full-sized laptops. The P52F-SO006X is a smart business model that's solidly built, with strong Intel Core performance. Our first reaction was highly positive, as the all-black chassis looks and feels reassuringly solid. The lid barely flexes at all, protecting the display within, while the shock protected hard drive helps to prevent damage to your data by resetting the read/write head if vibrations are detected. At 2.7kg this is quite a heavy laptop, though, so bear this in mind if you travel often. As with the Samsung R440, an Intel Core i3 370M processor provides the power. Anyone wishing to multitask with all their office applications will be pleased with the response, and only the Core i5 lap...

Review: Vye Jolibook

By TechRadar, published 28-02-2011

Vye is best known for its uniquely featured yet high-priced netbooks and is now the first to release a machine built around the Jolicloud operating system (OS). The Jolibook provides a great alternative to the current glut of Windows-based mini laptops. The first thing that stands out is its garish style. With a gaudy cartoon design on the lid, it immediately sets the Jolibook out as a machine better suited to younger members of the family. The lid is pleasingly hard-wearing and the contrasting black interior tones things down slightly, while hiding dirt and smudges well. Weighing just 1.3kg, the slim chassis is very easy to carry during the day. Unfortunately, the large battery protrudes 25mm from the rear, which adds bulk to the machine and could easily be damaged by playful children. De...