What IT publications do you read?

Discussion in 'The Lounge - Off Topic' started by Big_nath, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. Big_nath

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    I have been looking around for some good IT publications (magazines, newsletters, blogs, websites etc). I just wondered what you guys are reading?
     
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  2. dales

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    quite like the pc pro magazine. otherwise i dont really buy computer mags much as they are all aimed at hobbyists or gamers.

    Blogs again is a personal thing, you occasionally get a useful tidbit from asktheadmin and techhead is also pretty good.

    Once your an MCP the technet magazine is also a good read (and free too)
     
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    I find the Micro Mart is quite good. Really cheap too, about £2 I think. Also, good expert sections, lots of nice reviews on hardware and software. And, the best bit - not too much space wasted on gamers and their graphics cards.
     
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  4. Qs

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    Same as matt. I really like micromart, it's the only proper IT mag I buy.

    Other than that I usually just read through random internet articles, MS articles and browse general Techy news on google.

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    BCS members get a free digital version of Computing emailed each week.

    Frequent here and some LinkedIn groups but don't bother buying mags anymore. reviews are inconsistent unles all done by same reviewer. One or two MS teccy sites I pop into. That's about it really
     
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    Plus if you're a member/charter member of the BCS you can get CBR for free also. Microsoft Technet Magazine is a very good resource, we get it for free :)

    -Ken
     
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  7. dalsoth

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    Micromart the best of the best! :D cheap too! (seen the price of a linux magazine? 6 quid!!! :eek: Open source pricing for linux mags anyone? :biggrin)
    Used to get Network News industry newspaper thingy through work for free also.


    Engadget
    TechRadar
    Lifehacker

    Slashdot, Wired, The Register and Inquirer to name a few more.

    To be honest i have gazillions of websites on my foxmarks addon that relate to IT. Too many to mention.
     
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    How do you get the TechNet magazine, is it delivered to your door for free and is it online?
     
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    CPU Magazine
    Maximum PC
    PC Gamer
     
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    Can't remember how, I think I signed up for it thru one of the MS e-mails (see here *free to qualified IT Pro's), yup free and I believe there's an online version also - but I don't use that...

    -Ken
     
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    Last one I read was Your Sinclair :oops: , but my mate always bangs on about Micromart.
     
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    Cheers Ken, repped :D
     
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  13. Big_nath

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    Cheers guys, thats a good list to get me started. If you come accross anymore let me know!:)
     
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