Buying Guides

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

We compare the Samsung Galaxy S4 with the HTC One, head-to-head across all the key categories

The best 4G phones of 2013

Ready to make the leap to high-speed mobile internet? We round up six of the best 4G-ready phones

Best external hard disks of 2013

We benchmark a selection of external hard disk drives

Best Android tablets for 2013

In the market for a tablet but don't want an Apple iPad? The Android market is well-stocked with impressive alternatives

Best Android phones for 2013

Looking for an Android smartphone? We've picked our six favourite devices

Best Ultrabooks to buy in 2013

In the market for a new Ultrabook? We've selected our five favourites

Best tablets for kids: LeapFrog LeapPad, Arnova ChildPad, Fisher Price iPad case

We round-up a handful of tablet devices aimed at young children, including the LeapFrog LeapPad, Arnova ChildPad, and the Fisher Price iPad case

Best paid-for security suites for 2013

Looking for the best in online protection? We round up the cream of the 2013 security suites

Best free antivirus for 2013

Looking for a free antivirus tool? We recommend which free security software to check out - and which to avoid

Best keyboards for 2013

Discover the best keyboards to buy for your computer

Best printers to buy in 2013

We round up the best printers for homes and small businesses

Best tablet PCs to buy in 2013

Find out which tablet computer to buy in 2013 with our round-up of the six best models

Best ebook readers for 2013

Discover the best ebook readers for 2013 with our round-up of seven top models

Buyer's guide to Linux distros

Fancy giving Linux a whirl? Here are all the factors that you should look for when choosing from the wide range of available Linux distributions.

Buyer's guide to HDMI cables

There are lots of different HDMI cables, so what should you be looking for? Darien Graham-Smith explains

Buyer’s guide to all-in-one PCs

Compact, convenient and powerful, the all-in-one PC is a perfect fit for many classrooms. Jamie Stephens helps you select the right one for your school

Buyer's guide to school-ready laptops

Laptops are the ideal vehicle for a more flexible approach to ICT. Simon Fisher guides you to making the right decision for your school

Buyer’s guide to short-throw projectors

Tired of trying to get a working image in a standard classroom? George Cole has six short-throw projectors that will fit into any space

Buyer's guide to animation software

Animation is a brilliant way to unleash the creativity of kids. Jay Stansfield takes you through six packages, with something to suit every year group

Buying music software for schools

Music software can transform a classroom into a recording studio. Jay Stansfield looks for the pitch-perfect package