IT Magazines

A curated directory of 37 trusted IT and computing magazines — computing and technology, enterprise IT, software development, networking, open source, security and India. Each link goes to the magazine's home page.

Computing, Science & Technology Magazines

Long-running titles covering computing, hardware, AI and the wider technology landscape.

  1. PCMagProduct reviews, news and buying advice for PCs, software, mobile and networking.
  2. PCWorldNews, reviews and how-to guides for Windows PCs, hardware and software.
  3. WIREDHow technology is changing business, culture, science and society.
  4. MIT Technology ReviewMIT's magazine on emerging technologies including AI, computing and biotech.
  5. IEEE SpectrumThe IEEE's flagship magazine on engineering, computing and technology.
  6. Scientific AmericanScience and technology reporting for a general audience.
  7. Tom's HardwarePC hardware reviews, benchmarks and component guides.
  8. AI Magazine (AAAI)The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence's quarterly on AI research and applications.

Business & Enterprise Computing Magazines

Magazines for CIOs, IT managers and the enterprise technology channel.

  1. ComputerworldEnterprise IT news, analysis and buying guidance for IT leaders.
  2. InformationWeekBusiness technology news and insight for IT professionals and executives.
  3. CIOStrategy and leadership coverage for chief information officers.
  4. CRNNews and analysis for the IT channel, solution providers and partners.
  5. ITProNews, features and reviews for business technology decision makers.
  6. Redmond MagazineIndependent coverage of Microsoft enterprise products and IT strategy.

Software Development Magazines

Publications for programmers, architects and engineering teams, including Java.

  1. Java MagazineOracle's magazine for the Java community, with articles on the language, JVM and tools.
  2. SD TimesNews and analysis on software development, DevOps and application delivery.
  3. Visual Studio MagazineCoverage of .NET, Visual Studio and Microsoft developer tools.
  4. DevOps.comNews, articles and webinars on DevOps, DevSecOps and platform engineering.
  5. ACM QueuePractitioner-focused articles from the ACM on software engineering and systems.
  6. Communications of the ACMThe ACM's flagship magazine on computing research, practice and policy.
  7. IEEE SoftwareThe IEEE Computer Society's magazine on software engineering practice.

Communication & Networking Magazines

Telecom, networking and communication technology publications.

  1. IEEE Communications MagazineIEEE Communications Society's magazine on networking and telecommunications technology.
  2. Network WorldNews and analysis on enterprise networking, SD-WAN, wireless and data center.
  3. Light ReadingTelecom industry news and analysis on 5G, broadband and cloud networks.

Open Source, Linux & Maker Magazines

Titles for Linux administrators, open-source users and hardware makers.

  1. Linux MagazineLinux and open-source news, tutorials and in-depth technical articles.
  2. Linux FormatMagazine for Linux users covering distros, open-source software and tutorials.
  3. ADMIN MagazinePractical articles for network and system administrators.
  4. Opensource.comRed Hat's community publication on open-source technology and practices.
  5. The MagPiThe official Raspberry Pi magazine with projects and tutorials.
  6. Make:Magazine for makers covering electronics, DIY projects and hardware.

IT Security Magazines

Magazines focused on information security and cybersecurity.

  1. Infosecurity MagazineNews, analysis and research for information security professionals.
  2. SC MediaCybersecurity news, product reviews and research for security leaders.
  3. CSOSecurity strategy and news for chief security officers and security teams.

India IT Magazines

Indian technology and enterprise IT publications.

  1. DigitTechnology news, reviews and buying guides from India.
  2. Express ComputerEnterprise IT and CIO-focused news and analysis from India.
  3. DataquestOne of India's long-running IT business magazines.
  4. Electronics For YouElectronics, embedded systems and IoT magazine from India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are IT magazines?

IT magazines are periodicals, in print or online, that cover information technology topics such as computing, software development, enterprise IT, networking, security and open source. This page links to each publication's home page.

Which IT magazines suit CIOs and enterprise teams?

Computerworld, InformationWeek, CIO, CRN and ITPro cover enterprise IT strategy and the channel, while Redmond Magazine focuses on Microsoft environments.

Where can developers find software and Java magazines?

Java Magazine from Oracle, SD Times, Visual Studio Magazine, DevOps.com, ACM Queue, Communications of the ACM and IEEE Software cover software development, Java, .NET and DevOps.

Are there free IT magazines?

Most online magazines on this list are free to read, sometimes with registration or limits. Society publications such as IEEE and ACM titles may keep some content behind a membership.

Why does this page link only to magazine home pages?

Individual articles and issues become outdated quickly and their links often break. Linking to each magazine's base URL keeps this directory accurate and always leads to the current issue.