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• CES 2007: Windows Vista gets an updated fingerprint reader*
  Tuesday 9 January 2007 – 01:14
  Microsoft showed at CES a slightly upgraded fingerprint reader device that now comes with Windows Vista compatible software from Digital Persona. The device allows users to replace their passwords with their fingerprint.
• Reader How Tos: A System To Convert VHS and 8 mm Tape To DVD*
  Saturday 28 September 2002 – 07:00
  If you wondered what it takes to get published on Tom's Hardware Guide, here's a start. Tom's Hardware reader Jim Tomlinson submitted this article, and we thought it would be a good idea to give our informed, enthusiastic, and very capable readers a chance to flex their knowledge online. Jim explains how he put a computer system together to make DVD movies from old VHS and 8MM videocassettes.
• Reader How Tos: Building For Stability*
  Saturday 2 November 2002 – 06:00
  Our second reader how to makes the grade. Tim Reynolds talks about his personal experience of building PCs, and the process he follows to try and keep things nice and stable.
• Reader How Tos: Build a PC for TV*
  Saturday 9 November 2002 – 06:00
  Arild Skullerud talks about his experiences building a PC for his living room. Can a PC combine the features of a digital VCR, MP3 server, and Internet TV? Sure it can, but at what cost?
• Sony's eBook Reader Is a Real Winner!*
  Wednesday 24 January 2007 – 06:57
  Not too many reviewers have seen Sony's PRS-500 eBook Reader. Among those who have the consensus isn't all that positive. Our Barry Gerber disagrees with the naysayers.
• Reader feedback: Windows Vista woes*
  Friday 2 February 2007 – 08:21
  Some might have called us cynical to label Vista purchasers members of a not-so-exclusive "Pay-in beta test", but after a decade or two of working with computers and upgrades we should all pretty much know the deal where Windows upgrades are concerned: You buy it on the first day, you're a gibbering wreck by the second.
• Reader Feedback on Tech Support Woes*
  Saturday 20 May 2006 – 10:00
  After Aaron McKenna recounted his poor experience of Dell technical support we received a flood of emails from disillusioned consumers. Some frustrating stories were told, some ironic. Not many told tales of receiving value for their money.