PC Utilities is a monthly computer

Computer

A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...

 magazine

Magazine

Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...

 published in the UK.

The magazine describes itself as "the definitive guide to free Windows software". Each issue comes with a DVD coverdisc, containing hundreds of freeware

Freeware

Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but usually with one or more restricted usage rights. Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the...

 and shareware

Shareware

The term shareware is a proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a...

 programs.

Launched in spring 2000, the magazine was originally produced by Live Publishing International Ltd. In August 2005, Live Publishing went into administration .

The title was then acquired by the current publisher, Magnesium Media Ltd.

External links

• PC Utilities Freeware Download Site
• Digital Edition of PC Utilities - Exact Editions
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