c’t

c’t publishes German IT news, hardware and software tests, and practical guides for computers, smartphones, and operating systems.

heise.de/ct
c’t homepage screenshot

About c’t

c't is a German-language technology magazine published by heise online. Its homepage presents IT news, hardware and software tests, and practical guides covering computers, smartphones, mini computers, and operating systems. Recent topics on the page include CPU and monitor tests, public-sector open-source office software, passkeys, and data protection.

The site offers a magazine subscription and single-issue purchase, and the homepage says the full magazine can be read in the browser. Pricing is not stated in the source. The page also shows advertising, marked "Anzeige", and promotes paid webinars and podcasts. The content is in German.

Key features

  • Hardware tests of desktop CPUs, monitors, and notebooks, including performance and efficiency
  • Articles on open-source and public-sector office software, including self-hosting instructions
  • Practical build projects, such as a local home assistant voice assistant
  • Podcasts on data protection, IT security, and RAM prices
  • Online webinars, such as a heat pump basics course with a listed date
  • Newsletter with a weekly analysis of hardware and software developments
Best for: German-speaking readers who want tested hardware reviews, IT news, and hands-on technical guides.
Good for
  • Tests evaluate products on stated criteria such as performance, gaming speed, price, and efficiency
  • Guides include hands-on trials, such as a self-hosting walkthrough for a federal office software edition
  • Covers consumer hardware, operating systems, and public-sector software in one publication
Watch out for
  • Pricing is not stated in the source, so costs for subscriptions and webinars are unknown
  • Content is in German
  • The homepage displays advertising, labeled "Anzeige"

c’t at a glance

Official website
heise.de/ct
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
German
Country
DE
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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c’t FAQ

Does c't offer a newsletter?
Yes. The homepage invites readers to sign up for an email newsletter that provides an analysis of new developments in hardware and software. It is published every second Monday.
Does c't cover open-source office software?
Yes. Several articles on the homepage cover open-source and alternative office software, including public-sector adoption and a self-hosting guide for the federal Community Edition.
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