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• Analysis: One small step for Dell, one giant leap for AMD*
  Friday 19 May 2006 – 05:11
  In what will be recorded as a milestone event in the history of AMD, Dell yesterday stated in its quarterly conference call that it will be offering AMD Opteron processors in future high-end server models. We don't know many more details than that, but analysts are already weighing the potential impact.
• Microsoft to "encourage" use of ECC memory for Vista*
  Monday 6 February 2006 – 07:32
  Microsoft confirmed that it will "encourage" its partners to use Error Checking and Correction (ECC) memory modules for Vista computers - rather than the standard DDR devices common in desktop and notebook computers today. Currently, ECC is mainly used in servers and workstations and will not be a Vista requirement, but the technology will increase the stability of the OS, the firm said.
• DDR For Pentium III - VIA's Apollo Pro 266 Chipset*
  Wednesday 24 January 2001 – 06:00
  Finally Pentium is going DDR. However, is the aging Intel processor able to take advantage of this high-bandwidth memory or is VIA Apollo Pro 266 only a marketing gag after all? Find out in Tom's lovely but critical review.
• Choices For In-Car Infotainment*
  Thursday 14 April 2005 – 07:00
  How can you turn your car into your mobile home-entertainment castle? There are plenty of options for in-car infotainment, and THG gives you some tips on how to choose.
• Progress in negotiations for final AACS copy protection specification for HD discs*
  Monday 19 December 2005 – 08:26
  The world's major movie studios, content providers, and component manufacturers may have actually reached a limited agreement on how AACS - the copy protection scheme to be used by the next generation high-definition discs - will manage "constrained playback" and region codes.
• Supersize Your TV for $300: Build Your Own XGA Projector!*
  Saturday 13 November 2004 – 06:00
  Have fun tinkering and save a boatload of money on a high-quality XGA projector. THG shows you, step by step, how to build an XGA projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens. A new video also provides additional inspiration, giving you an impression of the picture quality you can achieve.
• Looking for a Smartphone? Read This First!*
  Tuesday 5 December 2006 – 06:31
  All the smarts you need to buy a phone with the power of a computer, not a computer masquerading as a phone.
• DDR For AMD: 16 Boards With VIA KT266*
  Wednesday 8 August 2001 – 07:00
  This is our monster test of VIA KT266 mobos - over 40 pages of data and analyses. We tested all the boards on the market, combing the globe for products to review - and we were certainly in for a few surprises.
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• Jade Empire for Xbox: Not Your Standard BioWare RPG*
  Saturday 18 June 2005 – 06:00
  Welcome to the mythical world of ancient China, a setting in which you must rely on your martial arts prowess and wits to prevail in this culturally-rich and visually-pleasing environment. An action RPG for the Xbox, Jade Empire is sure to hold any diehard gamer's attention for hours on end.
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• Dual DDR For Pentium 4: Intel E7205 Chipset Put To The Test*
  Monday 25 November 2002 – 06:00
  Three motherboards - Asus, Gigabyte and Tyan - run Intel's new Granite Bay chipset through its paces in the THG laboratory. Also: First server board with E7500 for dual Xeon from Tyan.
• Bandwidth For The Masses! VIA P4X333 with DDR333 and AGP 8x*
  Tuesday 14 May 2002 – 07:00
  Finally, the deed is done. With Intel turning away from RDRAM, DDR333 will be the prevailing memory standard for the Pentium 4 - today, VIA releases the P4X333 chipset to remove common bottlenecks and boost performance. The ingredients here: a new memory interface, USB 2.0 and, for the first time, AGP 8x. Is this chipset going to be the premier choice for the Pentium 4?
• The Need for Speed: Embedded Processor Forum in San Jose*
  Wednesday 21 June 2000 – 06:00
  At the recent Embedded Processor Forum (EPF) in San Jose, California, quite a few companies introduced new designs tailored for the market of embedded applications. This new generation of embedded chips promises high-performance combined with low power consumption.
• Nvidia Goes For Four: Quad SLI Gaming Dissected*
  Tuesday 2 May 2006 – 04:36
  An SLI setup can employ four graphics processors, which results in the most powerful 3D gaming solution available. But at the same time, Quad SLI requires an equally powerful system and a high-grade display to make sense. THG takes a look at this "best of the best" solution and uncovers its strengths and weaknesses.