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Hey everyone, I've been looking into tech magazines, and wasn't sure which I should subscribe to. I already get PC World, which is pretty good. I've been looking into Wired magazine and a few others. So what I'm really asking is what magazines do you read, what do you think of them, and what types of content they are mainly putting in their magazine. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
I currently subscribe to Discover (my personal favorite - not IT-oriented, but plenty of excellent science articles) and Wired (always fun to read) - when it comes to tech magazines, that is (I think I've got 10 subscriptions all together... I can't help myself when they only charge $20 or so for 2 years!).
Wired is my preference... Something I have noticed about computer magazines is they have less "off base" advertisements than most magazines =)
yea, I also get popular mechanics, which is also not security based, but does have some articles pertaining to computers, like building media servers and things like that.
2600 is the only tech magazine I have ever read. I find the majority of tech magazines including PC World are outdated by the time they hit the shelf.
Google.com will find more information then what most of these tech magazines have to offer.
Having said that, Discover and Wired are very innovative and cover some very interesting topics.
I have been looking at the 2600 Mag online for sometime now. Is it worth me getting it shipped out here to me in SA or just stick with the online googling it. I enjoy reading a mag because you pick up things you wouldnt have thought of , therefore wouldnt have googled it.
I personally like hard copies of magazines and books (although I suppose you could print out the online version)
I also like to support the author, if the content is good. That is why I've had a subscription for a long time now.
You may want to consider a subscription Cider. I don't think it will cost anything extra to have it shipped to South Africa.
I googled it and found a $50 subscription and like $ 10 for shipping. When I get paid ill check the finances and see if I can squeeze this in :P
All 2600 has ever done is perpetuate articles that have already made news and announce things I'd never attend. I always hated how they're geared towards internet hipsters. To me, 2600 is to computers, what rap magazines are to music. Do you understand what im getting at here? Hah :)
Now I've always liked Popular Mechanics though.
You have the internet at your fingertips. Why are you subscribing to magazines?
Current tech related magazines- I also buy and read 2600 every quarter. I do it partly to support them. I am a bit of a libertarian and so support some of their editorial content (I always feel like I am tweaking the nose of the MAN (odd for a fairly conservative person)). I also read Linux Journal and MacLife each month (usually while swilling down coffee at B&N) without paying.
I read 2600, and have for a while. I also read wired. ... I wouldn't say 2600 is all bad... some of the articles are kind of pointless, but you do find some really good stuff in there... I especially like the letters section. I can see why some people wouldn't like it though.
delstar that is a valid point, but my wife doesn't like it when I take the computer in the bathroom with me...
LOL! Too true.Quote:
delstar that is a valid point, but my wife doesn't like it when I take the computer in the bathroom with me...
delstar that is a valid point, but my wife doesn't like it when I take the computer in the bathroom with me...[/QUOTE]
I actually don't read magazine's while I'm on the throne, instead I like to AO,
About 90% of my AO posts are done in the *fart* privacy of my bathroom.
Anyhow...back to work... *fart*
That's what laptops are for.Quote:
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I have found that I have tired of hardcopy. It seems that I pay for a subscription only to see more ad's versus actual content. Give me online any day but I prefer getting whitepapers on specific topics versus website content. I am always concerned with bias. It seems that the almighty $ still will influence reviews so I generally stick with sites that are reporting NOT reviewing. Then if I need more info, google is right there. There are a lot of "facts" available but getting the truth is more difficult.
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Originally Posted by delstar
Santa Claus brought me an iPod Touch for Christmas and I have found it to be a great device for bathroom web browsing. I am not sure I would want a laptop sitting on my lap at that point in time.
What ever helps you feel like you're rebellious and nonconforming, I guess.Quote:
I am a bit of a libertarian and so support some of their editorial content (I always feel like I am tweaking the nose of the MAN (odd for a fairly conservative person)).
I think people have things backwards. There hasn't been anyone close to a true conservative in the office since the sixties. Most of the people in Washington are dangerously far to the left of anything just and right in this country.
I like magazines because they do show you things you might not search for online, and because I can take them into the restroom with me easier than a desktop.