The new March issue of PC & Tech Authority and digital editions for iPad and Android go on sale today (digital editions later today), jam-packed with reviews, features, expert buying advice and more.
Here's why you should get this month's March magazine at your newsagency:
Get ready for the NBN
If you do strike it lucky on the great NBN wheel of fortune, how does your home get connected if you're one of the 93% of homes and businesses the government plans to connect with fibre? This month's issue explores the A-Z of the NBN. You've already read about the politics, but what about the hardware? How will your home connect? We've also spoken to home cablers who gave us inside tips about getting your home network up to scratch. A useful primer for anyone who wants to prepare for the future and what faster broadband might mean for your home.
Smartphones - 19 tested and rated
If you think a new phone could be in your future this year, don't miss this issue's phone special. So you want a budget Android phone? Top of the line feature phone? What about an Android 4 handset? We've covered it all here with our trademark no-holds-barred reviews and buying advice. It's an essential shopping resource.
Masterclass: are your passwords strong?
Everyone has them, but too many people are sitting ducks for password crackers. If you're using passwords to protect your shopping list, bank details, credit card information or anything else that's important - read this.
PC workshop: in-depth on performance
Yes, we knew you'd been hankering for a dose of serious component talk, so this month John Gillooly tackles the nitty gritty of PCI-E - what will it mean for your games?
How to tweak your router settings for better speed and security
If you haven't made these adjustments, start now.
If your phone, tablet or laptop is ever stolen - here's what to do
It's nice to know that if someone ever swipes your phone, you can track them. See how.
More than meets the eye: Transformer Prime
Yes, it sounds like a movie character. But is it any good? See what we think of this machine that's a tablet and a laptop in one.
The essentials
Mice, graphics, tablets, keyboards, earbuds, routers....each month we tell you what's useful, and what you shouldn't touch with a barge pole.
Demo: Revenge of the Titans
There's something about this little shooter - where you can construct ground forces, build a network of blaster turrets, and send forth a droid army - that puts a smile on our face.
But wait, there's more
Other highlights from our March issue include photos from our trip to CES in Las Vegas, anti-malware tips, opinion pieces, reviews and more. It's all in the March edition of PC & Tech Authority.
