http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com/how-to-root-your-android-phone.htm http://apcmag.com/how-to-root-your-android-phone.htm

Sick of network provider bloatware on your phone? Want your Android phone unlocked? Darren Yates shows you how to gain root access and install new ROMs.]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:35:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com/microtransactions-are-in-game-transactions-evil.htm http://apcmag.com/microtransactions-are-in-game-transactions-evil.htm

The rise of in-game microtransactions promises to change gaming… and max out our credit cards faster.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:05:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com/userbench-encode-hd-benchmark-software.htm http://apcmag.com/userbench-encode-hd-benchmark-software.htm

UserBench Encode HD is APC's new free benchmark tool that tests your PC's multimedia performance.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/wwdc-2013-my-new-mac-pro-is-a-dustbin.htm http://apcmag.com/wwdc-2013-my-new-mac-pro-is-a-dustbin.htm

Matthew JC. Powell is scratching his head about tubular computers.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:16:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com/blackberry-z10-review.htm http://apcmag.com/blackberry-z10-review.htm

Can the old king claw his way back in the smartphone era?]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:40:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com/sony-xperia-z-review.htm http://apcmag.com/sony-xperia-z-review.htm

Sony goes for the premium market with its new flagship.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:51:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com/chromebook-review-acer-c7-vs-samsung-series-3.htm http://apcmag.com/chromebook-review-acer-c7-vs-samsung-series-3.htm

Dan Gardiner puts Acer and Samsung’s new ultraportable Google laptops head to head, and asks whether the Chrome OS is a viable alternative to Windows or Mac.]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:08:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com/inside-the-gopro-hero3-camera.htm http://apcmag.com/inside-the-gopro-hero3-camera.htm

We delve inside GoPro’s latest camera, the HERO3.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:36:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com/seagate-5mm-ultrathin-hard-drive-a-game-changer.htm http://apcmag.com/seagate-5mm-ultrathin-hard-drive-a-game-changer.htm

A new super slim mechanical hard drive from Seagate will herald a new era of more affordable ultrabooks as well tablets with huge storage.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:16:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com/windows-8-which-licence-to-choose.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-8-which-licence-to-choose.htm

There are four versions of Windows 8 to choose from. David Braue helps you pick the best one for you.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-may-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-may-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry mobile with our monthly app roundup.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 13:34:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-may-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-may-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 11:51:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-may-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-may-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android phone or tablet with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 17:35:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com/windows-81-start-button-yes-start-menu-no.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-81-start-button-yes-start-menu-no.htm

Microsoft is rumoured to be re-introducing the start button in the up-coming Windows 8.1 update - but sadly, the Windows 7-style Start Menu won’t be there.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 12:55:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-may-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-may-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iOS device with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:59:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com/7-ways-to-maximise-your-wi-fi-speeds.htm http://apcmag.com/7-ways-to-maximise-your-wi-fi-speeds.htm

So you have your new 802.11ac or 802.11n routers and adapter ready to go. Now you just have to set up your home for optimal wireless performance.]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 13:05:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com/5-things-to-look-for-in-an-80211ac-router-and-adapter.htm http://apcmag.com/5-things-to-look-for-in-an-80211ac-router-and-adapter.htm

There are definitely some things you should look for in both the router and adapters.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:07:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com/automate-backups-of-your-android-device.htm http://apcmag.com/automate-backups-of-your-android-device.htm

Automated backups are the best way to keep your data safe. Simon Chester explains how to set them up.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com/sandbox-for-security.htm http://apcmag.com/sandbox-for-security.htm

It makes sense to sandbox selected applications for a safer PC, as Link Harris explains.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com/10-reasons-to-dump-your-keyboard.htm http://apcmag.com/10-reasons-to-dump-your-keyboard.htm

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 is more accurate than a typist while voice recognition in mobile devices continues to improve. David Hague shows why it’s time to dump the keyboard.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:28:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com/how-to-install-the-playstation-store-on-non-certified-devices.htm http://apcmag.com/how-to-install-the-playstation-store-on-non-certified-devices.htm

Sony, the one-time King of Gaming, has moved to Android, but only for certified devices. Simon Chester shows how to fix that.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com/arduino-project-5-digital-audio-player.htm http://apcmag.com/arduino-project-5-digital-audio-player.htm

Darren Yates explains how to build an Arduino-powered digital audio player that plays WAV files from an SD card, all for less than $40.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 17:43:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-pc-monitor.htm http://apcmag.com/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-pc-monitor.htm

It’s certainly true that only a small handful of manufacturers actually make the LCD panels that go into them, which means there are recognisable levels of technological overlap.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:34:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com/linksys-wumc710-80211ac-bridge-review.htm http://apcmag.com/linksys-wumc710-80211ac-bridge-review.htm

802.11ac networking is so new that you’ll likely need an adapter or wireless bridge to use it.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com/netgear-r6300-80211ac-router-review.htm http://apcmag.com/netgear-r6300-80211ac-router-review.htm

A speedy broadband router with excellent firmware.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:33:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com/netgear-d6300-80211ac-modem-router-review.htm http://apcmag.com/netgear-d6300-80211ac-modem-router-review.htm

Superfast, and ADSL and NBN-ready. What more do you need?]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:56:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com/linksys-ea6500-80211ac-router-review.htm http://apcmag.com/linksys-ea6500-80211ac-router-review.htm

Crazy fast and highly capable.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:34:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com/five-things-to-know-about-80211ac.htm http://apcmag.com/five-things-to-know-about-80211ac.htm

The latest iteration of Wi-Fi, 802.11ac, will eventually replace 802.11n as the dominant standard. Here are 5 things you need to know:]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-10-review.htm http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-10-review.htm

A real iPad competitor.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:40:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com/arduino-project-4-enhancing-your-mini-robot.htm http://apcmag.com/arduino-project-4-enhancing-your-mini-robot.htm

Darren Yates continues to look at how to build a robot from scratch using Arduino, plus how to use it to capture mobile video.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/arduino-masterclass-part-4-build-a-mini-robot.htm http://apcmag.com/arduino-masterclass-part-4-build-a-mini-robot.htm

Never built a robot before? It’s not as hard as you think. In this special two-part project, Darren Yates shows you how to turn about $70 worth of hardware into a microbot.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 13:52:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-april-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-april-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry device with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:58:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-april-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-april-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iOS device with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-april-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-april-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android device with our monthly app roundup.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:41:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-april-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-april-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:51:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com/building-mobile-web-sites.htm http://apcmag.com/building-mobile-web-sites.htm

What you need to know when creating a mobile optimized web page. We assume you have a basic working knowledge of HTML and CSS. This is the masterclass in the series.]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:45:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com/data-storage-and-retrieval.htm http://apcmag.com/data-storage-and-retrieval.htm

We look at the different methods that Android provides for data storage and briefly go over the security model used to protect applications.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:10:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com/android-masterclass-maps-and-lists.htm http://apcmag.com/android-masterclass-maps-and-lists.htm

Android guru Dr Rajesh Vasa looks at how you can incorporate maps and work with list data in your Android application.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 09:31:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com/protecting-your-online-identity.htm http://apcmag.com/protecting-your-online-identity.htm

With much of our lives spent online, protecting yourself from online threats is no longer just about viruses and spam. We reveal how to counter the other threats that are out there]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:38:31 +1000