In the fast paced and ever changing computer technology arena, the secret way to have fruitful careers in computer technology is to stay up to date with technology news. Not only would it make one knowledgeable but also would make one marketable to potential employers. The best means of doing that is to read computer magazines as it provides a glimpse of the latest technologies that promise to impact computing in both the near and distant future. Browsing magazines helps to stay abreast of the latest happenings in the computer technology sector. As there are several publications that the informational technology industry put out on a weekly and monthly basis, here’s some help to pick out the right one. The following are some of the best computer magazines currently available.
* Annals of the History of Computing
Annals have been around for 3 decades publishing path-breaking academic scholarship, pioneer accounts, and department pieces detailing the rich history of computing around the world. It covers the breadth of computer history through scholarly articles by leading computer scientists and historians, as well as firsthand accounts by computing pioneers.
* CPU -Computer Power User
A new, innovative publication written especially for the computer power users that include professionals as well as amateurs. Hence, it provides indepth examinations of new technologies, hardware and software reviews, and useful tips with frank opinion pieces from computing experts.
* Computing in Science and Engineering (CiSE)
CiSE features the latest computational science and engineering research and covers news and analysis, computer science and engineering in education, and emerging technologies.
* MAXIMUM PC
This magazine deals with truth in computing. The different columns included are Fast Forward, Editor’s Word, Game Theory, On the Line, and The Saint. Besides these, it includes monthly sections such as Ask the Doctor that diagnoses PC’s problems; Peripheral Vision, a guide to high-tech toys; plus, The Watchdog that investigates consumer complaints; the Terminator, a tech glossary of terms used in the magazine and so on.
* Security and Privacy
This magazine provides articles by the top thinkers in the field. Besides, articles there are tutorials, columns, case studies, and in-depth interviews and podcasts for the information security industry.
* PC World
PC World contains award-winning articles, product rankings, news, reviews, Internet coverage and so on.
* Software
This magazine provides computer articles with pioneering ideas, expert analyses, and thoughtful insights for software professionals who need to keep up with rapid technology change.
