In the October issue of PC Authority, on sale now at your local newsstand:
Massive Netbook Megatest
There is a vicious battle going on in the world of laptops. On one side sit the budget machines, on the other the burgeoning tribe of netbooks. In this group test we try a massive 25 ultraportables and provide you with our verdicts.
Your Ultimate Home Entertainment Box
Looking for the one set top box that can do let you watch and record digital TV, access online movies, download shows, and stream video? Instead of sitting in front of a computer to watch movies on the web, what if you could bring the Web into your lounge room, along with digital TV and your DVD collection? You could sit back, put your feet up, and control everything with a remote. Sound like a dream? We've gone in search of the ultimate box that can do it all.
64-bit Windows - should you switch?
One of the biggest questions we get asked at PC Authority is "should I switch to 64-bit?" 64-bit editions of Windows have been available for several years now, and most new processors are capable of running them, but the majority of us are still running a 32-bit OS. With Windows 7 about to launch, we ask if the time is right to switch.
AMD Motherboards
For power on a budget, AMD's Phenom II processors can't be beaten. An AM3-based Phenom II processor will work in either an existing DDR2-based AM2 motherboard or a newer DDR3 model, giving you a number of options when it comes to building a system. We've tested four boards to partner one with.
On the Disc: Demigod
The All-Father has vanished, creating an opening in the pantheon. Wage war to ascend to true godhood.
On the Disc: Ashes Cricket 2009
Revised, improved and better than ever - take revenge and lead the Aussies to victory.
On the Disc: Paragon Hard disk Manager 9.5 Special Edition - Full Product
A comprehensive hard disk tooklit allows you to create, format and resize partitions, create compressed images and back them up to CD or DVD, schedule backups and more.
On the Disc: MAGIX Music Maker Silver 15.0.19
A great music workstation. Drag and drop any pre-made wav files with drum, synth and effect loops onto the timeline and adjust the tempo.
On the Disc: Icomedia Website X5 9.0.9 Smart - Full Product
Make a sleek, fully working web site in five easy steps. Website X5 comes with over 100 pre-defined, customisable templates and support for flash animations, audio and video files. Plus a built-in ftp engine for easy internet publishing.|
And lots more, including our review of Kaspersky's Internet Security 2010, the Nokia N97, Apple MacBook Pro 13 and more...