Advances in threat-detection and data encryption have created a demand for software firms like WinMagic and Cypherix, whose packages can protect individual files or entire disks. You can even encrypt ...

The problem is that no consumer wants to see PC hardware--or hear fan noise--in their living room or den. That's where Mini-ITX hardware shines. Built in a case that looks more like a set-top box than ...

Building a mini-ITX PC is no fun if it isn't a challenge. That's the conclusion I've come to after spending many moments pondering why I'm such a huge fan of mini-ITX systems. There are other factors, ...

I'm using a netbook with a 12v power supply & 7" touchscreen in my vehicle. Running Windows 7, I've got MS Streets & Trips for nav and XBMC for music. I can also pop the laptop out of its cubby and ...

So I've finally pushed my current system to the breaking point and I'm starting to look at building something new. I don't really game, outside relatively low impact stuff like City Skylines, but I do ...

It takes a bit of extra skill to build a PC from the ground up inside a small form factor (SFF) chassis, but if you get it just right, it can be rewarding. There's something to be said for cases that ...

Computer part maker Zotac has unveiled two new Mini-ITX motherboards that will let you put together a system built around the new NVIDIA ION platform. The platform combines an Intel Atom CPU and an ...