Posted 12/10/05 at 11:54:34 AM by Maximum PC

Upgrading, A-to-Z
How strong is your upgrading fu? Newbs rightly feel a sense of trepidation installing a $600 prize videocard, but even power users would be wise to refresh themselves on the basics of choosing, buying, and installing upgrades for their rigs.

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Posted 12/09/05 at 04:49:31 PM by Maximum PC

We all have the same problem: tons of music on our computer, but no way to listen to it in the living room.

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Posted 11/09/05 at 07:41:18 PM by Maximum PC

While not officially sanctioned by Intel for desktop use, the Pentium M processor has long been coveted by fans of quiet PCs and small form-factor boxes, for the very reasons the mobile CPU has excelled in the notebook arena: low power usage and minimal heat output.

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Posted 11/09/05 at 04:40:16 PM by Maximum PC

Many a pro gamer or pro gamer wannabe wouldn’t be caught dead at a LAN party without a Steelpad mousepad.

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Posted 11/09/05 at 03:01:54 PM by Maximum PC

There are two kinds of notebook geeks: the anal-retentive guy who keeps the plastic screen protector on his notebook at all times, and The Abuser.

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Posted 11/09/05 at 02:54:29 PM by Maximum PC

We blushed when we received the Philip’s ShogBox, a rather, um, suggestive name for a portable alarm clock with built-in speakers that plays MP3s.

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Posted 11/09/05 at 01:38:31 PM by Maximum PC

The original laser mouse—the wireless MX1000—is still one of our all-time favorite mice.

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Posted 11/08/05 at 01:21:52 PM by Maximum PC

It’s shocking but true: Apple has finally shipped a two-button mouse. Unfortunately, the company’s first foray into bi-button rodentia can only be considered a flop.

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