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64-bit computing 
CPUs, Motherboards & RAM
64-bit computing
By Ashton Mills | Mar 30, 2009 | 6 Comments 
The 32-bit era is coming to end, but what does this mean and what's so great about 64-bit? Ashton pads the bits.
 
Designing the Perfect PC 
CPUs, Motherboards & RAM
Designing the Perfect PC
By Vito Cassisi | Dec 2, 2008 | 1 Comment 
PC Design 01100101 with Vito Cassisi. And yes, that is binary for 101.
 
Feedback: just use it 
Operating Systems
Feedback: just use it
By Vito Cassisi | Nov 20, 2008 | 17 Comments 
Microsoft is listening to the public. But who's doing all the talking?
 
Windows Home Server – Remote Access 
Operating Systems
Windows Home Server – Remote Access
By Stephen Reeves | Jul 15, 2008 | 1 Comment 
Stephen Reeves helps us set up remote access to important files. Access your favourite pics, movies and more anywhere!
 
Installing WINE 
Operating Systems
Installing WINE
By Leigh Cook | May 9, 2008
How to install WINE without spilling a drop
 
Linux and Games 
Operating Systems
Linux and Games
By Leigh Dyer | Mar 12, 2008
Just how and what exactly can you play on Linux? We look at new commercial games, free games and how it all works.
 
360 Linux Lovin' 
Operating Systems
360 Linux Lovin'
By Leigh Dyer | Feb 22, 2008
How to get Linux running with your 360. Microsoft and Linux... somebody cue "The Odd Couple theme...
 
Create a stream-lined Vista install 
Operating Systems
Create a stream-lined Vista install
By Logan Booker | Nov 28, 2007 | 3 Comments 
What to do when Vista asks if its bum looks fat on this DVD.
 
Kernel engineering 
Operating Systems
Kernel engineering
By Ashton Mills | Sep 12, 2007
Optimise your kernel for the server or desktop performance, with Col. Kernel, Ashton Mills.
 
Optimise Windows for dual-core 
Operating Systems
Optimise Windows for dual-core
By Jake Carroll | Aug 14, 2007
Jake Carroll gets under the hood of Microsoft’s finest and processes a few threads of his own.
 
Linux vs Linux 
Operating Systems
Linux vs Linux
By Leigh Dyer | Jul 5, 2007
Five flavours of Linux, all pitted head to head. Which one's best for what? We tell you.
 
Windows on a Mac 
Operating Systems
Windows on a Mac
By James Wang | Aug 16, 2006
A match made in Heaven, Hell, or just a gateway to something bigger and better for all of us?
 
Windows functionality on the go 
Operating Systems
Windows functionality on the go
By Craig Simms | Jul 11, 2006
Expand your application choices with USB flash drives and portable software.
 
Xgl -- Linux gets a 3D desktop 
Operating Systems
Xgl -- Linux gets a 3D desktop
By Ashton Mills | Mar 6, 2006
Windows Vista beaten to the punch by Linux? Unthinkable!
 
First look: Office 12 and Windows Vista at PDC 2005 
Operating Systems
First look: Office 12 and Windows Vista at PDC 2005
By Logan Booker | Sep 15, 2005
Windows Vista and Office 12 to revolutionise software devlopement and the end user experience, says Gates, Capossela.
 
Tutorial: Portal of opportunity 
Operating Systems
Tutorial: Portal of opportunity
By Craig Simms | May 31, 2005
Craig Simms will have a small Sprite, thanks.
 
Alternatives to Windows 
Operating Systems
Alternatives to Windows
By Leigh Dyer | Apr 26, 2005
Want to break free from a Microsoft world? Leigh Dyer looks at the alternatives.
 
Tutorial: Command & Conquer Part 1 
Operating Systems
Tutorial: Command & Conquer Part 1
By Craig Simms | Apr 26, 2005
The Windows command line isn’t dead yet. Craig Simms also isn’t dead, despite pasty white skin and lack of communication skills.
 
 
Operating Systems
The life of BeOS
By James Matson | Dec 23, 2004 | 1 Comment 
If you're running an x86 'desktop' machine today, your choice of OS is limited in the extreme. It's either Windows or Linux. No amount of shuffling desktop themes or skins ...
 
Left For Dead
 
Area 53
 
Editor's Choice
 
Atomic Magazine

Issue: 106 | November, 2009

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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by deonast | Nov 7, 2009 5:37 PM
 
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