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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.

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?

Operating Systems

Windows Home Server – Remote Access

By Stephen Reeves | Jul 15, 2008

Stephen Reeves helps us set up remote access to important files. Access your favourite pics, movies and more anywhere!

Operating Systems

Installing WINE

By Leigh Cook | May 9, 2008

How to install WINE without spilling a drop

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.

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...

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.

Operating Systems

Kernel engineering

By Ashton Mills | Sep 12, 2007

Optimise your kernel for the server or desktop performance, with Col. Kernel, Ashton Mills.

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.

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.

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?

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Windows functionality on the go

By Craig Simms | Jul 11, 2006

Expand your application choices with USB flash drives and portable software.

Operating Systems

Xgl -- Linux gets a 3D desktop

By Ashton Mills | Mar 6, 2006

Windows Vista beaten to the punch by Linux? Unthinkable!

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.

Operating Systems

Tutorial: Portal of opportunity

By Craig Simms | May 31, 2005

Craig Simms will have a small Sprite, thanks.

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.

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

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 ...

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Issue: 96 | January 09

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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