APC - Author 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. Windows 8: Which licence to choose? 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 Tax time: Is your tech spend ready for fiscal 2013? http://apcmag.com//tax-time-is-your-tech-spend-ready-for-fiscal-2013.htm http://apcmag.com//tax-time-is-your-tech-spend-ready-for-fiscal-2013.htm

In accounting terms, the July 1 introduction of the government's controversial new carbon tax will present dramatic changes for Australia's 500 largest businesses.]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:56:43 +1000 Quantum of Solids http://apcmag.com//quantum-of-solids.htm http://apcmag.com//quantum-of-solids.htm

Quantum computing has the potential to change everything. It's just a matter of taming qubits. We investigate the latest scientific advancements into the field of the unknown.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Google: one privacy policy to rule them all http://apcmag.com//google-one-privacy-policy-to-rule-them-all.htm http://apcmag.com//google-one-privacy-policy-to-rule-them-all.htm

How will Google's new privacy policy affect you? We wade through the fine print so you know where you stand and what to do about it.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Coming soon? Ultra TVs promise cinema resolution http://apcmag.com//coming-soon-ultra-tvs-promise-cinema-resolution.htm http://apcmag.com//coming-soon-ultra-tvs-promise-cinema-resolution.htm

You may think your brand-new Full HD TV looks good, but the future looks way, way better. It’s called 4K, looks like 35mm cinema, and is five times the resolution of 1,920 x 1,080.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Your NBN questions answered: Are you among the lucky one third of Australians? http://apcmag.com//your-nbn-questions-answered-are-you-among-the-lucky-one-third-of-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//your-nbn-questions-answered-are-you-among-the-lucky-one-third-of-australians.htm

With stage one of the NBN rollout announced yesterday, there's a lot of questions over who will have access (and where and when).]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:15:08 +1000 A new front in the net neutrality battle http://apcmag.com//a-new-front-in-the-net-neutrality-battle.htm http://apcmag.com//a-new-front-in-the-net-neutrality-battle.htm

The US has introduced formal and binding net neutrality regulations, so where does Australia stand, and what's it all about anyway?]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Let's get physical: how 3D printing works http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-how-3d-printing-works.htm http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-how-3d-printing-works.htm

Recreating matter is closer than you might think. We take a look at this revolutionary new technology.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Faster than ADSL2+ - how Telstra is configuring its superfast 4G network http://apcmag.com//faster-than-adsl2-how-telstra-is-configuring-its-4g-network.htm http://apcmag.com//faster-than-adsl2-how-telstra-is-configuring-its-4g-network.htm

Telstra's new LTE network blows away fixed-line broadband in designated 4G areas in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We look at how Telstra is configuring it for Australian needs.]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:44:37 +1000 Jobs in IT: employer vs employee perspectives http://apcmag.com//jobs-in-it-employer-vs-employee-perspectives.htm http://apcmag.com//jobs-in-it-employer-vs-employee-perspectives.htm

In the current job market, it pays to have an understanding of where the other side is coming from. We look at what a prospective IT employer and employee have to say.]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Where are the new IT jobs? http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm

With new areas opening up in IT and others closing, where do the new jobs lie? We look at what will be hot in 2012.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Inside AR: how augmented reality works http://apcmag.com//inside-ar-how-augmented-reality-works.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-ar-how-augmented-reality-works.htm

Your world, your way. We have a look at the hottest take on reality since virtual... only this time, it's personal.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Telstra's 4G LTE mobile network turned on today: plus, its 4G strategy explained http://apcmag.com//telstras-4g-lte-mobile-network-turned-on-today-plus-their-4g-strategy-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-4g-lte-mobile-network-turned-on-today-plus-their-4g-strategy-explained.htm

Telstra today commenced its rollout of Australia's first 4G LTE mobile network in limited metro and regional areas. We look at the tech & thinking behind Telstra's 4G strategy.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:55:17 +1000 Up, up and away: cloud salaries are sky-high http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm

Unless you've been living under the proverbial rock for the past year, you know cloud computing is the IT phrase on everybody's lips.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Inside touch: How touchscreen technologies work http://apcmag.com//inside-touch-how-touchscreen-technologies-work.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-touch-how-touchscreen-technologies-work.htm

It took a while to take hold effectively, but the modern touchscreen has revolutionised the contemporary interface.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Tech bargains: Get a feel for daily deals http://apcmag.com//tech-bargains-get-a-feel-for-daily-deals.htm http://apcmag.com//tech-bargains-get-a-feel-for-daily-deals.htm

We take a look at the best daily-deals sites offering tech bargains so you can save big.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Less apps, more opportunity : Bada, MeeGo and the others http://apcmag.com//the-alternative-ecosystems-you-can-develop-for.htm http://apcmag.com//the-alternative-ecosystems-you-can-develop-for.htm

While the Apple, Android, Blackberry and Win Phone 7 ecosystems boast the most apps, lesser known ones could provide more opportunities to developers and higher visibility for apps]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:31:54 +1000 Inside NFC: how near field communication works http://apcmag.com//inside-nfc-how-near-field-communication-works.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-nfc-how-near-field-communication-works.htm

It's got the potential to change how we pay for things and even open doors (and all by using our smartphones), but what is NFC and how does it work?]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:18:00 +1000 Will IE9 keep you from straying? http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm

With IE, Firefox and Chrome all battling it out for web supremacy, it's truly a browser's market. We check out IE9 to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:19:09 +1000 The top 10 benefits of the NBN http://apcmag.com//life-in-the-nbns-world.htm http://apcmag.com//life-in-the-nbns-world.htm

Leaving aside the hype and political brouhahas that surround it, what exactly can the NBN do for ordinary Australians? Here's a list of the top benefits.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:23:35 +1000 DLNA explained: move media around your home http://apcmag.com//dlna-moves-media-around-your-home.htm http://apcmag.com//dlna-moves-media-around-your-home.htm

APC expert David Braue explains how this evolving technology enables you to easily share media throughout your home.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +1000 Android's bane: fragmentation blues http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm

Developers and users alike are finding the many different versions of Android available on the market a pain to reckon with.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Android for business: enterprise focus or not? http://apcmag.com//enterprise-focus.htm http://apcmag.com//enterprise-focus.htm

In the battle of the smartphone platforms, there are still many questions around Android’s enterprise credentials.]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Does Android still compute for developers? http://apcmag.com//does-android-still-compute-for-developers.htm http://apcmag.com//does-android-still-compute-for-developers.htm

Android is growing so quickly that it’s in danger of running off the rails in several key areas. David Braue weighs these up from the developer perspective. ]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Adobe & Apple's holding pattern: navigating the Flash blockade http://apcmag.com//adobe-navigating-apples-flash-blockade.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-navigating-apples-flash-blockade.htm

The stoush between Apple and Adobe over Flash has been running for years, but Adobe developer evangelist Paul Trani is just focused on one thing: building great content.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +1000 Tax-time secrets: do you know where your tech deductions are? http://apcmag.com//tax-time-secrets-do-you-know-where-your-tech-deductions-are.htm http://apcmag.com//tax-time-secrets-do-you-know-where-your-tech-deductions-are.htm

The taxman is looming, so it's time to start organising your tech and find out what you can and can't claim to optimise your return.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:36:52 +1000 How businesses small and large are being revamped by the cloud http://apcmag.com//how-businesses-small-and-large-are-being-revamped-by-the-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//how-businesses-small-and-large-are-being-revamped-by-the-cloud.htm

We take a look at the cloud computing revolution and how it’s paid off for a number of businesses who have made the switch to the new technology.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:31:38 +1000 The end of the net as we know it? The evolution of IPv6 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-the-net-as-we-know-it-the-evolution-of-ipv6.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-the-net-as-we-know-it-the-evolution-of-ipv6.htm

IP addresses are running out, but as Douglas Adams might have said: don't panic. We explain the IPv6 solution and what it means for you.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:19:31 +1000 Top tech discounts: auction sites & our savings conclusion http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-auction-sites-our-savings-conclusion.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-auction-sites-our-savings-conclusion.htm

The appeal of the online auction site is hard to ignore, but remember to do your homework. Plus, we wrap up our tech discounts series.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 11:43:22 +1000 Top tech discounts: education discounts http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-education-discounts.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-education-discounts.htm

Some of the juiciest savings are reserved for students - which, in light of their amount of disposable income, is a pretty fair deal.]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 08:44:54 +1000 Top tech discounts: discount coupons, cashback offers and vouchers http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-discount-coupons-cashback-offers-and-vouchers.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-discount-coupons-cashback-offers-and-vouchers.htm

How do you make a good deal even sweeter? Reach for the coupon or voucher and you'll make an additional saving.]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 09:46:21 +1000 Top tech discounts: buy from local resellers http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-from-local-resellers.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-from-local-resellers.htm

The often-overlooked reseller is a handy resource for those looking for peace of mind and good service, and they're often pretty knowledgeable to boot.]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Top tech discounts: your local computer shop http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-your-local-computer-shop.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-your-local-computer-shop.htm

Don't be intimidated by that overly geeky PC shop on the corner of the block - it might just house the best tech bargains you can find.]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 08:00:00 +1000 How to get your home ready for the NBN http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm

It might be years before the National Broadband Network (NBN) comes to your street, but it’s best to start preparing your home for it now.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:07 +1000 Top tech discounts: physical retailers http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-physical-retailers.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-physical-retailers.htm

They used to be bastions of overcharging, but bricks-and-mortar retailers have come a long way as they watch smaller and nimbler online merchants dance rings around them.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Top tech discounts: buy from overseas http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-from-overseas.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-from-overseas.htm

Gerry Harvey hates it, but Australian shoppers have come to absolutely love the bargains they can get on all sorts of tech items from overseas.]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 09:00:00 +1000 Top tech discounts: buy online from Australia http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-online-from-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-buy-online-from-australia.htm

It was a novelty a decade ago, but buying tech and other commodities online has become a way of life for discount-savvy shoppers.]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 09:16:17 +1000 Top tech discounts: group buying sites http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-group-buying-sites.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-group-buying-sites.htm

They're not specifically tech-focused, but group-buying sites are the darlings of the online retail community and a great way of getting a good deal.]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 09:10:43 +1000 Top tech discounts: daily discounts sites http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-daily-discounts-sites.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discounts-daily-discounts-sites.htm

One of the most obvious ways of saving money on tech is to monitor the daily discounts sites, but how do they manage to cut costs so low?]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 09:06:15 +1000 Top tech discount secrets: the best ways to save money on your next purchase http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discount-secrets-the-best-ways-to-save-money-on-your-next-purchase.htm http://apcmag.com//top-tech-discount-secrets-the-best-ways-to-save-money-on-your-next-purchase.htm

There's simply no need to pay retail prices these days. Over the next week, we'll be outlining the myriad of ways in which you can pay less for technology.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 09:18:38 +1000 How to develop smartphone apps for multiple platforms: 7 tips http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm

If you want to develop smartphone apps across multiple platforms and devices, how do you go about it? Here are seven top tips to keep you on track.]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 10:26:20 +1000 Smartphone development: going cross-platform http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm

We explore the difficult process of developing apps for multiple platforms. It's a lot of work, sure, but there are benefits if you dig your heels in.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 15:03:07 +1000 App stores: the future of desktop apps? http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm

There are many ways in which Apple's iPhone has fundamentally changed the tech industry, and the iTunes App Store is one of the biggest.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 09:32:36 +1000 Your own personal mobile tower: Femtocells http://apcmag.com//your-own-personal-mobile-tower-femtocells.htm http://apcmag.com//your-own-personal-mobile-tower-femtocells.htm

If mobile reception is giving you the blues in your home or workplace, femtocells may just be the answer, and they're perhaps not as far off as you might think. ]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:19:56 +1000 Will developers keep reading from RIM's PlayBook? http://apcmag.com//will-developers-keep-reading-from-rims-playbook.htm http://apcmag.com//will-developers-keep-reading-from-rims-playbook.htm

There's more to making a platform successful than sheer app volume, but broad developer support will be essential for RIM to leverage its smartphone success into a tablet future.]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 How to develop for BlackBerry: A Tale of Two Platforms http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-for-blackberry-a-tale-of-two-platforms.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-for-blackberry-a-tale-of-two-platforms.htm

With the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet set to emerge shortly, RIM's new strategy is now two-pronged.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 The real future of TV: how IPTV works http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm

Australia's burgeoning IPTV options are set to change the landscape of TV as we know it. We explore the future of digital broadcasting.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 How to watch TV on your iPad http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm

That 52in LCD TV on your living room wall is nice, but it's stuck in one spot. If you want to watch TV on your iPad from virtually anywhere, how do you do it?]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +1000 How to make an app: what dev tools do professional app makers use? http://apcmag.com//how-to-make-an-app-what-dev-tools-do-professional-app-makers-use.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-make-an-app-what-dev-tools-do-professional-app-makers-use.htm

What do you need (or need to know) to make apps? We looks at the toolsets and assistance available for developers of smartphone apps.]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:37:54 +1000 "Anybody can make apps now": App Inventor for Android is the cat's meow http://apcmag.com//anybody-can-make-apps-now-app-inventor-for-android-is-the-cats-meow.htm http://apcmag.com//anybody-can-make-apps-now-app-inventor-for-android-is-the-cats-meow.htm

Want to make a smartphone app but not sure how? App Inventor for Android might just be the ticket, as David Braue found out with his kitty-themed experiment.]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Aussie developer: Don't write off Windows Phone 7 http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-dont-write-off-windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-dont-write-off-windows-phone-7.htm

WP7 might be bringing up the rear when it comes to sales and download metrics, but its dev tools are the best, says a local developer.]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Let's get physical: explaining how Kinect for Xbox works http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-explaining-how-kinect-for-xbox-works.htm http://apcmag.com//lets-get-physical-explaining-how-kinect-for-xbox-works.htm

In one gesture-recognised step, Microsoft’s Kinect has virtually made the Wii obsolete. David Braue explains the tech behind Kinect and reveals where enthusiasts are taking it.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:34:30 +1000 How to tweak Android: 14 killer customisations http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-android-14-killer-customisations.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-android-14-killer-customisations.htm

Unlike other locked-down mobile OSs, Android is highly tweakable – if you know where to start. Here's our guide to customising Android on your mobile device.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:37:28 +1000 "It's cool to see how it's spreading so fast": APC's interview with Android’s John Lagerling http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm

The director of Android’s global partnerships talks about Google’s plans and help for developers.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Developers, don't forget Nokia: there's massive potential here http://apcmag.com//developers-dont-forget-nokia-theres-massive-potential-here.htm http://apcmag.com//developers-dont-forget-nokia-theres-massive-potential-here.htm

In the final part of our dev series, we take a look at Nokia. The company has been criticised for its smartphone efforts thus far, but don't write off the sleeping giant just yet.]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Super Apps: why developing for BlackBerry could be the right choice for you http://apcmag.com//super-apps-why-developing-for-blackberry-could-be-the-right-choice-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//super-apps-why-developing-for-blackberry-could-be-the-right-choice-for-you.htm

So, you want to make your mark in the smartphone and tablet market, but you're not sure which platform is a sure bet? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective.]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Windows Phone 7: early-in developers may well reap the benefits http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-early-in-developers-may-well-reap-the-benefits.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-early-in-developers-may-well-reap-the-benefits.htm

In part three of our series this week, we take a look at the latest contender: WP7. It's still early days for the new platform, but that could be all the more reason to get in now.]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Developing for Android: Part 2 of our "Which app store is right for you?" series this week http://apcmag.com//developing-for-android-part-2-of-our-which-app-store-is-right-for-you-series-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//developing-for-android-part-2-of-our-which-app-store-is-right-for-you-series-this-week.htm

So, you want to make your mark in the smartphone and tablet market, but you're not sure which platform is a sure bet? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Which app store is right for you? Read our developer 5-part series this week http://apcmag.com//which-app-store-is-right-for-you-read-our-developer-5-part-series-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//which-app-store-is-right-for-you-read-our-developer-5-part-series-this-week.htm

Want to make your mark in the smartphone & tablet market, but not sure which platform to back? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective. Today: Apple's App Store.]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:52:15 +1000 Google Music is on its way... but where, when and how? http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm

Seamless integration between iTunes and the iDevices has proved a tough nut for competitors to crack. But all that could soon change as Google readies its own cloud music platform.]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:11:54 +1000 Windows Phone 7 vs the rest: head-to-head smartphone OS buyer's comparison http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-vs-the-rest-head-to-head-smartphone-buyers-comparison.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-vs-the-rest-head-to-head-smartphone-buyers-comparison.htm

Should you consider Windows Phone 7 with so many other options in the market? Read on to find out the results of our head-to-head showdown, broken down into key usage categories.]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:20:10 +1000 How Windows Phone 7 stacks up: a comprehensive overview http://apcmag.com//how-windows-phone-7-stacks-up-a-comprehensive-overview.htm http://apcmag.com//how-windows-phone-7-stacks-up-a-comprehensive-overview.htm

WP7 is Microsoft’s last chance to remain relevant in a world shifting to smartphones. The first OS update is imminent, which is lucky, since version 1.0 has a long way to go.]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:36:29 +1000 How it works: D-Link's Boxee Box explained http://apcmag.com//how-it-works-d-links-boxee-box-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//how-it-works-d-links-boxee-box-explained.htm

More internet content is coming to TV sets - and now with inbuilt social media integration - courtesy of the Boxee. David Braue takes us through the platform. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:40:08 +1000 Best cheap Mac video editing packages: iMovie vs Final Cut Express 4 http://apcmag.com//mac-video-editing-packages.htm http://apcmag.com//mac-video-editing-packages.htm

Entry-level Mac video-editing packages are easy to come by, but which is the best? We pitch iMovie against Final Cut Express 4 to find the best video editor for those on a budget.]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:25 +1000 Android developers flock to warts-and-all Pro-Am http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm

Now that Australian developers can sell Android apps, information-hungry local developers are packing into grass-roots developer forums like one held by jTribe this week.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:28:41 +1000 Office for Mac 2011 - Closer to parity, now with a decent Outlook http://apcmag.com//office-for-mac-2011-it-has-finally-caught-up.htm http://apcmag.com//office-for-mac-2011-it-has-finally-caught-up.htm

After years of waiting, long-suffering Mac users have finally gotten an office suite that puts them on a more equal footing with their Windows counterparts.]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:29:45 +1000 Gillard backs it again - so how would the Internet Filter work, exactly? http://apcmag.com//gillard-backs-the-filter-so-does-it-work-exactly.htm http://apcmag.com//gillard-backs-the-filter-so-does-it-work-exactly.htm

With the Prime Minister again backing the filter despite opposition plans to scuttle it, David Braue tries to figure out exactly how the filtering would work if implemented. ]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:21:37 +1000 Windows Phone 7 - Get ready for Microsoft's mobile juggernaut http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7.htm

Many who've played with Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 have come away convinced it will more than match the iPhone and Android when it launches next week. It needs to.]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:01:07 +1000 How the new Windows Live Hotmail stacks up against Gmail http://apcmag.com//gmail-vs-the-new-windows-live-hotmail.htm http://apcmag.com//gmail-vs-the-new-windows-live-hotmail.htm

In features like Office and social media integration, photo handling and integrated content searching, the new slicker Hotmail has powered ahead of Gmail. But is it better overall?]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:32:46 +1000 4G wireless is coming - NBN or not. But what is it, exactly? http://apcmag.com//4g-is-coming.htm http://apcmag.com//4g-is-coming.htm

4G wireless has rolled out in Scandinavia and is being tested here by Telstra and Optus. David Braue finds out what 4G really is and what we can expect from it.]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:24:23 +1000 Travellers beware: Are you sharing too much? http://apcmag.com//travellers-beware-are-you-sharing-too-much.htm http://apcmag.com//travellers-beware-are-you-sharing-too-much.htm

In-hotel Internet access can be a boon for travellers – but it can also be a security nightmare, as David Braue found out.]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +1000 PHOTOS: A hands-on tour of Windows Phone 7 http://apcmag.com//photos-a-hands-on-tour-of-windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com//photos-a-hands-on-tour-of-windows-phone-7.htm

Rarely-seen pre-production units of an LG smartphone, running Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 7 OS, got a semi-public airing this week. Here's what we saw.]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:35:00 +1000 HOW TO: Use your Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone http://apcmag.com//use-your-bluetooth-keyboard-with-your-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//use-your-bluetooth-keyboard-with-your-iphone.htm

Tired of tapping away on your iPhone screen? It's entirely possible to use a Bluetooth keyboard to get better control over your emails and documents. Here's how.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +1000 Putting Google Docs' OCR to the test http://apcmag.com//putting-google-docs-ocr-to-the-test.htm http://apcmag.com//putting-google-docs-ocr-to-the-test.htm

Google has added free optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities to its Google Docs online productivity suite. But how well do they work? We take them for a spin.]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +1000 Benchmark your broadband with AARNet/Google-backed tools http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm

Google has partnered with AARNet to bring the open M-Lab broadband benchmarking project to Australia; how will your connection measure up?]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:21:54 +1000 New Hotmail to hit Oz within months http://apcmag.com//new-hotmail-to-hit-oz-within-months.htm http://apcmag.com//new-hotmail-to-hit-oz-within-months.htm

Australians should have access to Microsoft's overhauled Hotmail Web mail solution within months - but will it be enough to catapult the company ahead of Google and Yahoo!? ]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:11:51 +1000 Crowd-funded thriller could be studios’ worst nightmare http://apcmag.com//crowd-funded-thriller-could-be-studios-worst-nightmare.htm http://apcmag.com//crowd-funded-thriller-could-be-studios-worst-nightmare.htm

Sydney filmmakers try to raise $135,000 to fund production of thriller flick – and then give it away on BitTorrent. Will it flop? Or will it have studios screaming in horror?]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:18:14 +1000 Portable fuel cell powers gadgets with water http://apcmag.com//portable-fuel-cell-powers-gadgets-with-water.htm http://apcmag.com//portable-fuel-cell-powers-gadgets-with-water.htm

A new handheld fuel cell system can power or charge your phone or GPS using hydrogen extracted from water. Yes, water. ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:59:49 +1000 Turnoffs include Windows users? Cupidtino is for you http://apcmag.com//turnoffs-include-windows-users-cupidtino-is-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//turnoffs-include-windows-users-cupidtino-is-for-you.htm

Tired of Mac-vs-PC arguments with your significant other? A new dating Website is for Mac lovers only.]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +1000 Microsoft developer conference big on iPhones, Macs http://apcmag.com//microsoft-developer-conference-big-on-iphones-macs.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-developer-conference-big-on-iphones-macs.htm

Things used to be so much simpler: you were either a PC person or a Mac person. But with Microsoft developers wielding iPhones and presenting with MacBooks, times have changed.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:40:00 +1000 ISP snooping law would make piracy lawsuits AFACT of life http://apcmag.com//opinion-snooping-law-would-make-copyright-suits-afact-of-life.htm http://apcmag.com//opinion-snooping-law-would-make-copyright-suits-afact-of-life.htm

A proposal to log your every move online would not only violate your privacy, but provide the missing link for studios to sue file sharers within an inch of their lives.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +1000 iPad accomplished, can Apple reinvent TV – and gaming? http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm

Apple is reportedly turning its sights to renewing its languishing Apple TV with a slimline, cloud-based media device – that could easily double as a lounge-room games console.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 12 iPad apps we can’t wait to try http://apcmag.com//12-ipad-apps-we-cant-wait-to-try.htm http://apcmag.com//12-ipad-apps-we-cant-wait-to-try.htm

The wait is over, and iPads are being opened across Australia. But what to load first? Here are our 12 must-tries; what are you loading onto your iPad?]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 19:50:00 +1000 Chadstone iPad queue report http://apcmag.com//chadstone-ipad-queue-report.htm http://apcmag.com//chadstone-ipad-queue-report.htm

We took Mr Blurrycam along to Chadstone to check out the iPad queues -- and discovered Myer has them in stock. Nice!]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 08:58:22 +1000 13 great iPad accessories http://apcmag.com//13-great-ipad-accessories.htm http://apcmag.com//13-great-ipad-accessories.htm

Your iPad may well become the centre of your digital universe -- so be sure to treat it right with cases, protectors, chargers, docks, and more. Here are 13 to consider.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000 10 mags and papers to read on your iPad http://apcmag.com//10-mags-and-papers-to-read-on-your-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//10-mags-and-papers-to-read-on-your-ipad.htm

The iPad's popularity as an e-book reader may be rivaled by its potential to transform the magazine and newspaper publishing industries. We run down some of the best iPad reads.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000 iPad! iPad! iPad! Oi! Oi! Oi!: 12 Aussie iPad apps http://apcmag.com//iPad-iPad-iPad-Oi-Oi-Oi-12-Aussie-iPad-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//iPad-iPad-iPad-Oi-Oi-Oi-12-Aussie-iPad-apps.htm

Curious what Australian developers have been doing on the iPad? Here are 12 locally developed apps to check out.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000 ANALYSIS: best iPad 3G plans http://apcmag.com//wrapup-ipad-3g-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//wrapup-ipad-3g-plans.htm

iPad launch day is upon us, and if you're shelling out for the 3G model you're going to need a prepaid data card to go along with it. Here's a rundown of your options.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 21:54:00 +1000 Steve Jobs is wiping the iPad clean so you don’t have to http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-is-wiping-the-ipad-clean-so-you-dont-have-to.htm http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-is-wiping-the-ipad-clean-so-you-dont-have-to.htm

Flash advocates the world over are baying for Steve Jobs' proverbial head on a proverbial platter – but could his anti-porn stance really just be protecting us from ourselves?]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 13:32:00 +1000 Will 3DTV claw its way into our lounge rooms, or die trying? http://apcmag.com//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm http://apcmag.com//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm

Broadcasters are clawing at each other to offer the first 3D TV content – but could their eagerness relegate 3DTV to the dustbin of history (again)?]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 14:05:00 +1000 Chinese office lighting broadcasts 2Mbps "LightFi" http://apcmag.com//christmas-lights-on-steroids-broadcast-2mbps-around-your-office.htm http://apcmag.com//christmas-lights-on-steroids-broadcast-2mbps-around-your-office.htm

Researchers have developed a new form of wireless networking that uses low-cost office lighting – but will it reprogram your brain in the process?]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 14:04:00 +1000 VPN providers target censorship-shy Aussies http://apcmag.com//targeting-filter-vpn-providers-practice-aussie-accents.htm http://apcmag.com//targeting-filter-vpn-providers-practice-aussie-accents.htm

Australia's contentious Internet filter hasn't even been legislated yet, but that hasn't stopped enterprising VPN providers from marketing their services directly to Aussies.]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 17:35:00 +1000 Why has Apple priced Australian iPads so low? http://apcmag.com//why-has-apple-priced-australian-ipads-so-low.htm http://apcmag.com//why-has-apple-priced-australian-ipads-so-low.htm

Popularity isn't the iPad's problem, with sellouts across the US. So why, compared with its usual pricing practices, has Apple set Australian pricing so low?]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 00:02:40 +1000 10 reasons the iPad will be a huge success in Australia http://apcmag.com//10-reasons-the-ipad-will-be-a-huge-success.htm http://apcmag.com//10-reasons-the-ipad-will-be-a-huge-success.htm

Apple has just sold its millionth iPad – not bad for a product that's only been out for a month. Here are 10 reasons why the iPad – due here later this month – will be a success.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000 Turns out the iPad does support USB devices http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm

If you've written off Apple's iPad because it doesn't have a USB port, take heart: things aren't as bad as you think.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:01:00 +1000 Trove: mapping Australia's culture where Google fears to tread http://apcmag.com//trove-mapping-australias-culture-where-google-fears-to-tread.htm http://apcmag.com//trove-mapping-australias-culture-where-google-fears-to-tread.htm

It takes guts to claim you're doing search better than Google, but the National Library of Australia reckons it's got a contender in its Trove search engine]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +1000 The (Mac) Love Boat: Fanbois take to the high seas http://apcmag.com//the-mac-love-boat-fanbois-take-to-the-high-seas.htm http://apcmag.com//the-mac-love-boat-fanbois-take-to-the-high-seas.htm

If you go on holiday to get away from your tech, consider your next cruise line carefully: Celebrity Cruises has opened a floating Mac shop, complete with training and accessories.]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000 HOW TO: Fix your digital TV reception using iPhone & Google Earth http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm

No need to call out Mr Antenna for that glitchy picture -- just whip out your iPhone, and follow our simple steps to align your antenna correctly.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:20:51 +1000 Mobiles are our #1 focus now, says Google CEO http://apcmag.com//mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm http://apcmag.com//mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm

The runaway popularity of Apple’s iPhone – and its scores of imitators – has turned them into the major focus for Google’s innovative developers, CEO Eric Schmidt has revealed.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:08:03 +1000 Flash coming to iPhone whether Apple likes it or not: Adobe http://apcmag.com//flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-coming-to-iphone-whether-apple-likes-it-or-not-adobe.htm

Adobe this week has expressed confidence Apple will cave eventually on its stubborn blocking of Flash on the iPhone.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:23:03 +1000 Google Street View heads into shops and malls http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm

The diabolical designers of Westfield's most complicated mall layouts may have their MC-Escher-style floormaps nutted out soon by Google's indoor street view. ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:04:32 +1000 Google performance test lets you call bullshit on your ISP http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm

A new speed testing tool from Google is designed to help you see how your broadband connection compares to others in your ISP, area, state and country.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:28 +1000 Microsoft praises, follows Apple’s design philosophy in Office for Mac 2011 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-praises-follows-apples-design-philosophy-in-office-for-mac-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-praises-follows-apples-design-philosophy-in-office-for-mac-2011.htm

They may be bitter rivals in the operating system stakes, but Microsoft has openly praised “the Apple design philosophy” in its new release of Office for Mac.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:03:09 +1000 Govt sites buckle as Operation Titstorm launches DDoS attack http://apcmag.com//government-websites-buckle-as-operation-titstorm-launches-ddos-attack.htm http://apcmag.com//government-websites-buckle-as-operation-titstorm-launches-ddos-attack.htm

It was hard to know whether to take a press release from "Anonymous" threatening Senator Conroy and co. seriously -- but a live DDoS attack shows it was a very real threat.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:26:22 +1000 Now Conroy wants Google to filter YouTube in Australia http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm

Stephen Conroy has expressed admiration for what he termed as Google’s role in suppressing controversial web content in China, Thailand and other countries.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:40 +1000 Conroy parody site shut down suddenly http://apcmag.com//stephenconroycomau-parody-site-shut-down-suddenly.htm http://apcmag.com//stephenconroycomau-parody-site-shut-down-suddenly.htm

A site setup to mock the pro-internet censorship Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, has been shut down within hours of its registration.]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:50:36 +1000 R18+ games rating is finally on the table http://apcmag.com//r18-games-rating-is-finally-on-the-table.htm http://apcmag.com//r18-games-rating-is-finally-on-the-table.htm

The government giveth, and the government taketh away. Today saw the foisting of internet censorship on the Australian public, but also opening of discussions on R18+ games.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:51:38 +1000 Conroy green-lights centralised internet filtering http://apcmag.com//conroy-green-lights-centralised-internet-filtering.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-green-lights-centralised-internet-filtering.htm

Industry bodies and ISPs are divided over planned legislation that will force ISPs to filter all Internet traffic according to a government-managed blacklist, announced today.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:40:53 +1000 XBMC grows up: D-Link unveils killer Boxee box http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm

Chalk up one for the open-source geeks: Boxee, the legalised cousin of XBMC, is set to appear in an awesome looking D-Link home theatre device.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +1000 1Gbit/s WiFi is coming http://apcmag.com//are-you-ready-for-1gbits-wifi.htm http://apcmag.com//are-you-ready-for-1gbits-wifi.htm

Hold onto your wireless router and get ready to... well, to wait. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:03:29 +1000 Telstra blames Apple for iPhone tethering delay http://apcmag.com//telstra-finally-enables-iphone-tethering-blames-apple-for-delay.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-finally-enables-iphone-tethering-blames-apple-for-delay.htm

Nearly five months after Apple first launched iPhone tethering, the big telco has switched on the feature for customers, blaming Apple for the delay.]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:44:31 +1000 As Telstra sits on Next G, Optus starts 4G trials http://apcmag.com//as-telstra-sits-on-next-g-optus-starts-4g-trials.htm http://apcmag.com//as-telstra-sits-on-next-g-optus-starts-4g-trials.htm

Optus will trial Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile technology from next year. Let's hope it's better than their current 3G network.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:24 +1000 Google wants SPDY to replace HTTP: but what is it? http://apcmag.com//google-wants-spdy-to-replace-http.htm http://apcmag.com//google-wants-spdy-to-replace-http.htm

First, Google wanted to reinvent email with Wave. Now it wants to reinvent the web protocol and replace it with SPDY. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:18 +1000 iPhone virus writer "could be charged" under hacking laws http://apcmag.com//iphone-virus-writer-could-be-charged-under-hacking-laws.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-virus-writer-could-be-charged-under-hacking-laws.htm

It may have just been a bit of fun, but Aussie iPhone virus developer Ashley Towns has opened himself up to criminal penalties under laws banning malicious damage to computers.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:54:13 +1000 How Obama wants tech to save the world http://apcmag.com//how_obama_wants_tech_to_save_the_world.htm http://apcmag.com//how_obama_wants_tech_to_save_the_world.htm

Tech helped to get him elected; now Obama has plans to use it to save America and the world.]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:06:15 +1000 Speculation Qantas plunge caused by wireless iPod headphones http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm http://apcmag.com//speculation_qantas_plunge_caused_by_wireless_headphones.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Noise cancelling iPod headphones reportedly forced Qantas jet into terrifying plunge, leaving passengers with spinal injuries.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:50:48 +1000 VMware planning to make your OS irrelevant http://apcmag.com//vmware_planning_to_make_your_os_irrelevant.htm http://apcmag.com//vmware_planning_to_make_your_os_irrelevant.htm

Having driven virtualization on servers, VMware is planning a universal client that makes your desktop and applications fully portable and able to run on any operating system.]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:53:46 +1000 Linux not essential to Eee PC success: ASUS http://apcmag.com//linux_not_essential_to_eee_pc_success_asus.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_not_essential_to_eee_pc_success_asus.htm

Penguin-powered mini notebooks are selling like hotcakes. But will they finally bring Linux into the mainstream? Don’t count on it.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000 Internode goes alt.backtothefuture http://apcmag.com//internode_goes_altbacktothefuture.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_goes_altbacktothefuture.htm

Internode has given its broadband customers a free ticket to warez, porn, pirate TV shows and movie downloads.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 08:22:43 +1000 ADSL2+ is not the answer: why we still desperately need FttN http://apcmag.com//adsl2_is_not_the_answer_why_we_still_desperately_need_fttn.htm http://apcmag.com//adsl2_is_not_the_answer_why_we_still_desperately_need_fttn.htm

It's well and good that Telstra has switched on ADSL2+ for 2.5 million homes, but thousands of people will discover they are still getting slow speeds despite paying premium rates for the new service. Here's why fibre is the only solution.]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:35:29 +1000 VoIP: what's in it for you? http://apcmag.com//voip_whats_in_it_for_you.htm http://apcmag.com//voip_whats_in_it_for_you.htm

With all the hype around VoIP, it's easy to be sceptical about its benefits. But they are there. Here are VoIP's key benefits:]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:00:00 +1000 Integrating VoIP into your business http://apcmag.com//integrating_voip_into_your_business.htm http://apcmag.com//integrating_voip_into_your_business.htm

Getting VoIP into your company can be an expensive, tricky undertaking or it can be a lark; it all depends on the equipment, provider, and equipment structure you choose.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:00:00 +1000 VoIP hits the tropics http://apcmag.com//voip_hits_the_tropics.htm http://apcmag.com//voip_hits_the_tropics.htm

CASE STUDY |With more than 40 sites spread across a catchment area 100km long, communication between the more than 1000 employees of Cairns City Council (CCC) has always been tricky. Migrating to VoIP has delivered large cost savings and some unexpected benefits.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:00:00 +1000 VoIP frequently asked questions http://apcmag.com//voip_frequently_asked_questions.htm http://apcmag.com//voip_frequently_asked_questions.htm

If you're relatively new to VoIP, you probably have a bunch of questions about it. Here are a few of the most common answered.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:58:32 +1000