Gone are those days when Do-it-Yourself (DIY) was relegated to the categories of just hobbies and backyard tinkering. We are in the middle of a revolution right now and it is the Maker Movement.

Fast Track to Building a PC (2017)
Ever wanted to build your own PC but couldn’t figure out where to get started? Well, we have you covered. This month’s Fast Track talks about everything you need to know about building a PC, right from choosing the right components and making a buying decision.

SoCs are used in almost every digital gadget like Mobiles, Tablets, Routers, Set top Boxes, Consoles, Small Form Factor PCs, Digital Cameras, etc. A processor or microprocessor is just one part of the average SoC. There’s a lot more squeezed into a tiny stamp sized area. Learn everything about SoCs and how each SoC is different from one another.

The big question arises – how will humans fare against robots? And if the situation ever arises where humans HAVE to fare against robots, what rules will they fight by? We explore more than just the debate between humans vs robots in this edition of FastTrack. Always remember, robots can be anything that you choose them to be – good, bad, or even a vacuum cleaner.


Fast Track to Consoles:
What started off as an entertainment system dedicated to bring families together, has now grown itself into an industry that boasts of a $91 billion annual revenue. This booklet goes through all the innovations and changes that consoles went through and what the future looks like.

Fast Track to Becoming a successful YouTuber:
Ever thought of starting your own YouTube channel? Whether it’s tech, gaming, music or vlogging, we’ve covered most of the things you need to consider including gear and software, all packed in a compact booklet.


Angular 2 is a Javascript framework that is used to build dynamic web applications which can work across different view-ports. Right from understanding the basics of AngularJS to exploring the potential of the updated Angular 2, you get it all in this month’s FT.


Find out what actually goes into making a home smart, then dive deeper and understand the software, the protocols and the details about each sub-category within home automation. And when you think you’ve gotten a fair grasp of that, we’ll also show you how to bring your own bit of automation into your home, all by yourself.


Learn everything there is to all the technology around audio in this month’s FastTrack. Dive deeper into how audio products like speakers and headphones work, while also exploring digital audio formats, transmission media, types of connectors and everything there is to know about audio technology.

Fast Track to Secure Everything:Learn how to secure your digital life with this month's FastTrack. Keep those hackers out by securing everything from your smartphone to your social media accounts and everything in between. Get tips specific to your operating system, learn best practices, know the tools that will help you secure everything.


Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, an aspiring photographer, an ambitious writer or even a full fledged unicorn breeder, having a website is gradually becoming more of a necessity than just a means to reach out to more people. Here’s how you can get started with your own web site.


Fast Track to Search Engine Optimisation: From defining what SEO is and why do we need it to advanced tips and busting myths, we’ve got you all covered, to be a SEO expert!


Since we tackled Android Studio last month, it was only natural that we come out with a FastTrack to Swift, Apple’s programming language for all of its devices. We start from the basics of setting up your IDE and end with publishing your app(one that we help you build) on the store.

The official IDE for the OS, Android Studio is what you want to master if you dream of building Android apps, and it’s not as hard as most people think. Get this Fast Track, start coding.

Social Media Management is now an important part of managing a brand no matter how small or big. We break down the concepts and hope to lower the barrier for entry into the world of Social Media Management. Be it Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat or any other social media platform, here is where you should start.


Big Data is the buzzword in the industry and is cited as the technology that will change the way we do things. We help you make sense of the kinds of big data and each of their relevant domains in this Fast Track.

From the moment you wake up to the time you close your eyes at night, everywhere you look there are screens. Mobile phones, digital watch displays, TVs, laptops even the humble indicator at your railway station is a display. Each screen type has unique qualities which makes it ideal for particular use cases. Discover how many different display technologies surround us and learn what makes them tick. There’s even a buying guide thrown so that you can make your next display purchase with confidence. 

FAST TRACK TO VIRTUAL REALITY - With the recent consumer release of the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality gaming headset it’s time to jump into VR and find out everything there is to know about it.


We all love free software but are they powerful enough to replace commercial software? In this Fast Track to Free PC Software, we recommend the best software and tool across numerous categories such as Productivity, Security, Desktop Customisation, Entertainment and more. This book is guaranteed to make you a software guru.

Monitoring your heartbeat rate to tracking every step you take, wearables have come a long way. Considering the multitude of these devices, it is worth pondering over what the future holds for them.

From the dawn of basic intelligence, it has not always been the fastest, biggest or strongest that has prevailed – especially in the world of technology. Many a times it has been the best designed or best presented.

Windows 10 comes with a number of upgrades and features. This month's FT will try to solve all your queries such as whether you should upgrade to Windows 10, how to uninstall it, tips and tricks, features for developers and much more..

Fast Track is a monthly information technology magazine published by 9.9 MediaWorx Pvt. Ltd and distributed along with Digit. It is an in-depth reference guide to any given sub-topic of information technology, such as web publishing and open source software, or a product. The detail in the Fast Track series ranges from the beginner to the intermediate and often with references to advanced content.

Fast Track is a monthly information technology magazine published by 9.9 MediaWorx Pvt. Ltd and distributed along with Digit. It is an in-depth reference guide to any given sub-topic of information technology, such as web publishing and open source software, or a product. The detail in the Fast Track series ranges from the beginner to the intermediate and often with references to advanced content.

Get to know the tech behind Apple and where we think the company is headed

If you’re someone who has tried Linux once upon a time or is even remotely curious about what this Operating System is all about, this FastTrack is for you.

Why backup is so easy today. The basics of data backup

Introduction to E-Learning

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