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Geeky Careers 
By Chris Taylor | 10:18 Jul 21, 2011 | Comment Now 
Not into straight IT? We take a look at your career options in the rest of the geek spectrum.
 
Working as a Tech 
By Chris Taylor | 13:47 Jul 4, 2011 | Comment Now 
Our latest Atomic.edu takes a look at IT in the real world, and what working as a tech is really like.
 
Careers in Defence 
By Chris Taylor | 16:14 May 23, 2011 | 6 Comments 
Ever wondered, not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country? Check out these defence careers!
 
Courses in game development 
By Chris Taylor | 11:00 Apr 11, 2011 | 2 Comments 
If you're looking to make your mark on the gaming industry, then we have good news: studying your way in has never been easier.
 
The transition to tertiary 
By Chris Taylor | 17:10 Mar 31, 2011 | 7 Comments 
Adjusting to life as a little fish in a big pond is not easy. But Atomic can help - check out our guide to getting your head around TAFE and uni.
 
Do you really need to go to university?  
By Chris Taylor | 16:09 Mar 30, 2011 | 7 Comments 
It's what you're going to get told right through your senior high school years, but is it true? We ask the question no-one else will.
 
Making money online 
By Chris Taylor | 12:32 Feb 4, 2011 | 5 Comments 
Chris Taylor looks at the fine art of making money from the intarwebs. It won't happen overnight, but it can happen.
 
Round 1 of the Imagine Cup showcase 
By Justin Robinson | 04:06 Jul 5, 2010 | Comment Now 
Imagine Cup 2010: NomNom Productions: Shift, OneBeep: AM/FM wireless broadcast system, Papapurê: Morg’s Adventures and Team 1337: KidDev Studio.
 
Studying Overseas 
By Chris Taylor | 15:17 Jul 6, 2009 | 2 Comments 
Chris Taylor describes just what you need to be your best when studying overseas.
 
Swinburne University of Technology 
10:59 May 25, 2009 | 1 Comment 
We take a close look at Swinburne University and what it offers budding IT Types.
 
Programming resources 
By Chris Taylor | 17:02 May 19, 2009 | 5 Comments 
We go through the wide range of programming and coding support sites online
 
Back to School 
By Chris Taylor | 10:35 Apr 23, 2009 | 3 Comments 
Chris Taylor spares a thought and some advice for those moving into tertiary education for the first time.
 
Go your own way 
By Chris Taylor | 15:44 Feb 19, 2009 | 2 Comments 
The best advice and sites for those wanting to get into the games industry.
 
The reality of the games industry 
By Chris Taylor | 12:52 Jan 21, 2009 | 5 Comments 
What it’s really like to make stuff up for a living.
 
Atomic.edu: Specialised Institues 
By Chris Taylor | 11:29 Nov 12, 2008 | 4 Comments 
We've looked at two options for those seeking a different path to educational enlightenment this month.
 
Atomic.edu: Monash University 
By Chris Taylor | 16:36 Oct 22, 2008 | Comment Now 
In the latest of our ongoing series exploring what educational institutions have to offer, Chris Taylor looks at Monash University.
 
Atomic.edu: Open learning 
By Chris Taylor | 11:47 Aug 20, 2008 | Comment Now 
Can’t travel, but desperately want to study? Chris Taylor has a look another alternative.
 
Common course 
By Chris Taylor | 15:15 Jul 10, 2008 | Comment Now 
Wondering where to start your studies? Chris Taylor has a few good ideas.
 
Cunning linguistics 
By Chris Taylor | 15:27 Jul 7, 2008 | Comment Now 
Chris Taylor is apparently a fan of puns. Good thing he's also got some advice in coding.
 
Atomic.edu: Obscure fields 
By Chris Taylor | 09:49 Jun 12, 2008 | Comment Now 
Chris Taylor takes a look at some of the more left-field degrees and the careers they can land you in.
 
Kernel Engineering 
By Ashton Mills | 12:49 Apr 22, 2008 | Comment Now 
We look inside the heart of the operating system, and find out why the kernel is hard to optimize.
 
Atomic.edu: Not all beer and skittles 
By Chris Taylor | 12:55 Apr 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
Chris Taylor ponders the rigours and distractions of university life...
 
All about DirectX 10 
By Alexander Gambotto-Burke | 15:55 Apr 14, 2008 | Comment Now 
Atomic talks DirectX 10 with Chas Boyd to find out why it's Vista only, what it can do and if it's as good as we've heard.
 
Atomic.edu: Getting a Job 
By Chris Taylor | 10:28 Mar 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
Before you look at Seek or Career One's IT sections, read this.
 
Atomic.edu 
By Chris Taylor | 17:29 Feb 26, 2008 | Comment Now 
Are industry and vendor qualifications really worth the money?
 
Atomic.edu - Getting into the IT Industry 
By Chris Taylor | 17:29 Jan 21, 2008 | Comment Now 
Want to get ahead in the industry you love? Chris Taylor's got the good oil.
 
iPhone competitor hacked 
By Alex Bradner | 11:26 Jan 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
Google’s Android has been hacked for the better, and now the iPhone killer’s operating system may make it to your home PC.
 
Atomic.edu - TAFE or University 
By Chris Taylor | 10:22 Nov 30, 2007 | Comment Now 
Christopher Taylor gets down and dirty with the pros and cons of two very different styles of tertiary education.
 
Atomic.edu - Bachelor of Computer Science 
By Chris Taylor | 09:39 Nov 23, 2007 | Comment Now 
The Bachelor of Computer Science has a certain old-school charm to it. It’s popular, too, available at most of Australia’s major universities. Christopher Taylor enrols.
 
Scholarship bonanza at Australian Computer Society 
By Ben Mansill | 10:27 May 18, 2007 | Comment Now 
IT skills shortage drives rich pickings for IT scholarships
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Atomic Magazine

Issue: 133 | February, 2012

Atomic is a magazine aimed squarely at computer enthusiasts, gamers, and serious PC upgraders.

Every month we bring you the latest reviews of new technology and PC components, in depth features on everything from overclocking to console hacking, and gaming previews and interviews.
 
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A very fun and realistic multiplayer ride.
 
Antec Kuhler 920 - liquid cool
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Antec Kuhler 920 silent but effientive out of the box no maintence water cooling kit
 
Antec's Lanboy Air - our new favourite case
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Antec Lan boy Air in red a very cool design
 
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This product overall is awesome.
 
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