From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

Frame rate gains and caveats aside, Panther Lake and Xe3 graphics are hype-worthy because they can turn a whole range of ...

The sights and sounds of the modern computing experience are driven by key user interface technologies like graphics cards, display monitors and various audio solutions. Here you'll find reviews and ...

When you’re choosing a new laptop or desktop computer, it’s important to understand the specs and features you’ll see listed by each model. That way, you can be sure to choose the right laptop for ...

Mike has worked in the Joystiq Network since 2006, as lead blogger and senior editor on WoW.com and one of the founding editors on Massively.com. Currently, he is a contributing editor on Joystiq, and ...

Distributed computing projects—in which software ties together many internet-connected PCs to work on computationally massive problems—can put that power to good use. Perhaps you've heard of SETI@home ...