It was published initially fortnightly, and during the boom period of home computing within the United Kingdom.

It was published by VNU Publications and had a female editor, Cyndy Miles, unusual for computer magazines of the time.

Other sections such as Hardware and Peripherals regularly appeared, but contained different products as they were released.

It is notable for containing articles, and programs, on a large number of computers that have slipped into obscurity.

The British Microcomputing Awards were sponsored by VNU and heavily covered in PCN in conjunction with the Sunday Times and Thames Television.