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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.
 
Undervolt your Laptop! 
By Vito Cassisi | 14:04 Jan 29, 2009 | 4 Comments 
Squeeze a little more battery life from your laptop and reduce heat this summer!
 
Atomic guide to CPU lapping 
By Justin Robinson | 16:41 Jan 23, 2009 | 20 Comments 
We give you the low-down on how to get your CPU and heatsink flatter - and running cooler - by lapping it to within an inch of its silicon life!
 
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.
 
Depression, PCs and Dollars 
By Vito Cassisi | 12:56 Nov 26, 2008 | 11 Comments 
How to brave your next upgrade
 
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.
 
Fitting a case fan 
By Ron Prouse | 11:35 Sep 1, 2008 | Comment Now 
Ron Prouse gets back to basics and blows us away
 
Lab station tutorial    
By Ron Prouse | 12:13 Aug 28, 2008 | 1 Comment 
Ron Prouse creates a wonderful little hub for serious PC shenanigans.
 
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.
 
Windows Home Server – Remote Access 
By Stephen Reeves | 11:39 Jul 15, 2008 | 1 Comment 
Stephen Reeves helps us set up remote access to important files. Access your favourite pics, movies and more anywhere!
 
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.
 
Installing WINE 
By Leigh Cook | 11:17 May 9, 2008 | Comment Now 
How to install WINE without spilling a drop
 
Syncing a Bluetooth phone with a Linux box 
By Leigh Dyer | 10:34 Apr 30, 2008 | Comment Now 
Leigh Dyer explains how to do it, including pairing and sharing Blueooth devices under GNOME.
 
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...
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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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