Computer / Software

The need for speed continues with the release of Intels new optical cable technology, hot on the heels of Superspeed USB 3...

Where, oh where is the new Mac Pro? If you just can't wait any longer for the upgrade, maybe it's worth considering the iMac i7...

The Carillon PC is back, but how does it measure up in the modern computer market?

If your PC is overheating, the solution could be as simple as getting rid of the filth — and we dont mean pornography...

Is it better to buy fewer gigabytes of faster RAM, or more gigabytes of slightly slower RAM; for example, 6GB of 1066MHz...

Not everyone has yet made the leap to Windows 7, so if youre a musician, what are the benefits of upgrading?

My Macbook Pro has run out of grunt for what I'm doing, so I am considering upgrading to the iMac i7. However, I have a ...

Is Apples latest product simply a great lifestyle device, or is it also the next great tool for musicians?

Last month we discussed what the launch of the much-vaunted iPad means for musicians — but just how hard is it to create your very own iPad and iPhone apps? We look at an interesting approach...

High-capacity drives now not only make it possible to carry entire multitrack audio projects in your back pocket, they also allow installation of some audio applications, theoretically offering a totally portable studio solution.

I always understood that over‑clocking your computer's CPU could make it unstable and meant you needed noisy fans to cool it...

The Internet has been all a-Twitter with the launch of the iPad recently. But what can this oversized iPhone offer the recording musician?

The silent studio is a real possibility now that solid-state drives are offering unrivalled transfer rates, free from mechanical noise. So why arent we all switching over?

As Logic updates to 9.1 and an Apple launch hits the headlines, the new year could be the time to acquire some new skills.

Direct Resolutions Ultimate LE range is all about power — cold, hard (and very quiet) power.

This month, we're talking new technologies, including futuristic carbon-nanotube computing and — more immediately — the availability of SuperSpeed USB...

Some of the musical iPhone apps now available are much more useful than their tiny prices suggest...

Find that elusive synth preset when you cant remember its name, generate music from your own images, and catch up with the latest PC news bites.

Apple provide great entry-level music software in the shape of Garageband, so why is Mac hardware shedding features that help entry-level musicians?

If youre upgrading to Windows 7, you might be considering buying a 64-bit version to access more RAM. But will you still be able to use all your 32-bit plug-ins?

Have you wondered how well Apples solid-state drive option for their MacBook Pro and MacBook Air actually performs? This month we put it to the test.