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//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//fundawear-arduino-finds-its-way-into-your-underwear.htm http://apcmag.com//fundawear-arduino-finds-its-way-into-your-underwear.htm

Durex’s latest experiment in vibrating underwear dubbed “Fundawear” is actually powered by Arduino hardware. We explain how the platform delivers remote foreplay.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:32:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//futureofpc.htm http://apcmag.com//futureofpc.htm

The PC's been getting some bad press as mobile technology’s spruikers push smartphones and tablets. So tell us why the PC won't go away (and help PC makers with marketing ideas)]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:58:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pilinux.htm http://apcmag.com//pilinux.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:09:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overcharge.htm http://apcmag.com//overcharge.htm

The list is growing: more examples submitted of global tech vendors charging Australians more for tech products than consumers in other countries.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 21:18:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm

It doesn't matter whether you like sims, first-person shooters, racers or strategy, our list of the best free PC games has you covered.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:30:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//downloader.htm http://apcmag.com//downloader.htm

We've rounded up the best downloaders, rippers, burners, converters and what-you-call-its in order to give you one handy repository for all your multimedia needs.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:39:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ultrabook-style-leader-asus-ux31e-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ultrabook-style-leader-asus-ux31e-review.htm

If Toshiba’s Z830 is the height of practicality, the 13.3in ASUS UX31E is the ultimate in showbiz.]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//totally-solid-acer-aspire-s3-core-i7-256gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//totally-solid-acer-aspire-s3-core-i7-256gb-review.htm

Acer can do powerful Ultrabooks, as this high-end Core i7 model amply demonstrates.]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//big-heavy-stuff-not-toshiba-satellite-z830-review.htm http://apcmag.com//big-heavy-stuff-not-toshiba-satellite-z830-review.htm

All the power and ports of a big notebook with none of the inconvenience in this compelling Ultrabook.]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-satellite-z830-ultrabook-writing-is-on-the-wall-for-big-laptops.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-satellite-z830-ultrabook-writing-is-on-the-wall-for-big-laptops.htm

Toshiba’s lightweight Satellite Z830 Ultrabook shows the days of big, heavy notebooks are numbered.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-top-10-tech-fails-of-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//the-top-10-tech-fails-of-2011.htm

Things don't always work out the way you had them planned. Without further ado, here are ten such examples from last year's dishonour roll.]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-bargain-msi-990fxa-gd80-review.htm

MSI achieves the high end on a low price.]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:00:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm http://apcmag.com//seriously-for-gaming-asrock-fatal1ty-990fx-professional-review.htm

Bringing its 'A' game, the ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional offers some serious gaming features for the price.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm http://apcmag.com//overclocking-centric-with-all-the-bells-and-whistles-asus-crosshair-v-formula-review.htm

What's red and white and black all over?]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm http://apcmag.com//good-choice-for-gamers-gigabyte-990fxa-ud7-review.htm

The core of an extremely capable high-end gaming platform.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm

The Bulldozer's here, but is AMD's new platform better suited to a future when heavily threaded apps rule?]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//good-picks-from-the-meagre-aussie-post-xmas-sales-so-far.htm http://apcmag.com//good-picks-from-the-meagre-aussie-post-xmas-sales-so-far.htm

Just like the run-in to Christmas, the onslaught of computer specials hasn't eventuated - just a couple of good ones here and there, led by retailer Dick Smith.]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:01:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-rise-of-the-ultrabook.htm http://apcmag.com//the-rise-of-the-ultrabook.htm

It's the reincarnation of the PC in the age of tablets. Thin as a tablet and boots up just as fast, but as powerful as your latest PC. Is it the MacBook Air without the Mac?]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-8-striking-back-at-apples-dominance-in-the-post-pc-landscape.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-striking-back-at-apples-dominance-in-the-post-pc-landscape.htm

Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//editing-a-pdf-with-acrobat-x-pro.htm http://apcmag.com//editing-a-pdf-with-acrobat-x-pro.htm

Once you've created a multimedia document with a source application such as PowerPoint (and exported it to PDF), you edit it in Acrobat X Pro to add more features and functions.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:36:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-create-a-rich-pdf-with-powerpoint.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-create-a-rich-pdf-with-powerpoint.htm

Most people don't realise it's possible to create a rich multimedia document within PowerPoint and then export it to PDF, complete with embedded videos, hyperlinks and more.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:36:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//worlds-easiest-pdf-authoring-competition.htm http://apcmag.com//worlds-easiest-pdf-authoring-competition.htm

Learn how to create rich, multimedia PDFs embedded with videos, sound, animations and more. Submit your work and you could win a copy of Adobe Acrobat X Pro, worth AU$709. ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:16:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rest-in-peace-steve-jobs-1955-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//rest-in-peace-steve-jobs-1955-2011.htm

Just one day after the latest Apple iPhone launch extravaganza, the company announces the death of its famed co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away today aged 56.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:56:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm

We get hands on with Samsung’s Series 5 3G, the first Chromebook on the market and the international role model for Google's ambitious new PC landscape.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm

The heart of a Chromebook is its Chrome operating system, so what kind of experience does Chrome offer exactly?]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//worlds-easiest-photoshop-competition.htm http://apcmag.com//worlds-easiest-photoshop-competition.htm

Send in a Photoshop tip - or for Illustrator, InDesign, Flash or other Adobe software - and you could win the full Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection worth $4,344]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm

Using a Chromebook for the first time is quite disconcerting – things you take for granted aren’t there.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm

No viruses. No bloatware. No complexity. Computing has suddenly got easier, because the PC made for cloud computing has arrived. This week we assess this radical new computer.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-s-ii.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-s-ii.htm

Apple is resorting to the courts in the US and Australia to get injunctions against Samsung products. So what is it about the Galaxy S II smartphone that has Apple running scared?]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:06:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//galaxytab.htm http://apcmag.com//galaxytab.htm

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the Australian market - update page]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:00:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshibas-at100-tablet-kingly-convenience-hitting-the-streets-today-for-579-.htm http://apcmag.com//toshibas-at100-tablet-kingly-convenience-hitting-the-streets-today-for-579-.htm

Leveraging 18 years of tablet-making history, Toshiba re-enters the space with the AT100, which thanks to some clever inclusions may be the most convenient Honeycomb execution yet.]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:53:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-get-legal-content-via-torrents.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-get-legal-content-via-torrents.htm

The BitTorrent protocol lets you find and download massive (and small) files from the internet – here’s how to do it and where to get legal torrents.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-blu-ray-discs.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-blu-ray-discs.htm

Ripping Blu-rays is not as straightforward or commonplace as ripping DVDs or CDs, but don't let that stop you repurposing your HD content.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:23:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-dvds.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-dvds.htm

You’ll find no shortage of commercial one-click solutions for ripping DVDs to your hard drive, but there are also free options. ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-audio-from-cds.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-audio-from-cds.htm

Ripping an audio CD seems straightforward, but here we show you how to get the highest quality, error-free rips.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-recording-from-lp-or-cassette.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-recording-from-lp-or-cassette.htm

Want to transfer those remaining LPs to digital format? Sound-editing expert Mike Le Voi shows how to do it and and maintain the highest quality. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-foxtel.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-foxtel.htm

There’s no need to worry about losing your Foxtel shows if you fill your iQ hard drive or want to cancel your subscription at some point in the future.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm

VHS may be obsolete, but the desire to have a copy of your favourite TV show is still alive and kicking — especially now there are so many ways to play that video content back.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-audio-streams.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-audio-streams.htm

How to capture internet radio streams and music from music subscription sites so you can play it whenever you want.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-overseas-content.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-overseas-content.htm

Aussies may get a decent selection of streaming video options, but our US friends across the pond have it far better.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-youtube-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-youtube-videos.htm

Most people associate YouTube with funny video clips of cats barking or the latest Rebecca Black-style viral sensation, but there’s a lot more quality content than you may realise.]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:51:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-view-copy-streaming-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-view-copy-streaming-videos.htm

When you stream a video, you actually download it. Here, we show you how to keep it.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:26:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-keep-movies-music-forever.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-keep-movies-music-forever.htm

Over the next two weeks, Jenneth Orantia and Mike Le Voi will show you how to (legally) copy, rip or download virtually any form of media so you can enjoy it permanently.]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:28:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//creating-a-rich-pdf.htm http://apcmag.com//creating-a-rich-pdf.htm

If you thought creating an interactive PDF with a multimedia-rich message would be difficult, think again. It's far easier and quicker than you expect, as our tutorials show.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:21:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-business-of-theatre.htm http://apcmag.com//the-business-of-theatre.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:29:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-plays.htm http://apcmag.com//the-plays.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:50:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//location.htm http://apcmag.com//location.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:46:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dr-rajesh-vasa-profile.htm http://apcmag.com//dr-rajesh-vasa-profile.htm

Dr. Rajesh Vasa is an Android guru who lectures at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology. He will be taking you through the steps of creating your own Android app.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-10-years-of-intel-research-leads-to-worlds-first-3d-transistors.htm http://apcmag.com//ivy-bridge-10-years-of-intel-research-leads-to-worlds-first-3d-transistors.htm

Intel's revolutionary new 22nm transistor and Ivy Bridge CPU are breaking huge ground in performance and power efficiency for devices ranging from smartphones through to servers.]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 18:08:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//geek-must-have-ninite-the-essential-installation-service.htm http://apcmag.com//geek-must-have-ninite-the-essential-installation-service.htm

A service called Ninite has geeks in a lather, as it takes the pain out of reinstalling free basic software on your PC or notebook.]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//build-a-video-and-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//build-a-video-and-gaming-pc.htm

No tasks stress a PC more than video editing and gaming, so PC builder Kym Herbert builds a PC that does both! Build it yourself and you won't need to buy a Mac for video editing.]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:33:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-build-the-perfect-silent-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-build-the-perfect-silent-pc.htm

We asked Master PC Builder David Kong to build a PC that should be seen and not heard. But it needed to be powerful, not wimpy.]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:56:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//consumer-vs-geek-nokia-n8-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//consumer-vs-geek-nokia-n8-smartphone.htm

Nokia’s new flagship, the N8, is a brilliant phone for consumers, says APC editor Tony Sarno, while phone geek Jenna Pitcher reckons it has failings that would stop her buying one.]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:51:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fbimakeover.htm http://apcmag.com//fbimakeover.htm

APC and Seagate have teamed up to upgrade Sydney radio station FBi Radio's digital music storage. We want you to help with the music cataloguing and tagging.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//master-builder-winners-announced.htm http://apcmag.com//master-builder-winners-announced.htm

The final of APC's Master Builder competition was taken out by Jason Campbell, from Merimbula, NSW. Our special report and video of the final show how he did it.]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:59:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tagging-the-music.htm http://apcmag.com//tagging-the-music.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:39:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fbiproject.htm http://apcmag.com//fbiproject.htm

APC and Seagate have teamed up to makeover the digital music storage of FBI Radio 94.5FM. Here are Seagate's initial hardware upgrade suggestions.]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:14:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finalist-daniel-de-vries.htm http://apcmag.com//finalist-daniel-de-vries.htm

Daniel de Vries' s semi-final build that got him into the final of the Master Builder competition.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:36:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finalist-darren-gatt.htm http://apcmag.com//finalist-darren-gatt.htm

Darren Gatt's semi-final build that got him into the final of the Master Builder competition.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:34:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finalist-jason-campbell.htm http://apcmag.com//finalist-jason-campbell.htm

Jason Campbell's semi-final build that got him into the final of the Master Builder competition.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:33:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finalist-karl-stade.htm http://apcmag.com//finalist-karl-stade.htm

Karl Stade's semi-final build that got him into the final of the Master Builder competition.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:30:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//superteam-wins-shock-and-awe-special-challenge.htm http://apcmag.com//superteam-wins-shock-and-awe-special-challenge.htm

It was the ultimate battle between a champion team and a team of champions - and it went right down to the wire. ]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//quad-unlocker.htm http://apcmag.com//quad-unlocker.htm

Pacstar's master builders create a clever system that potentially unlocks the fourth (and disabled) core in AMD’s Phenom II X3 processor.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:09:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mark-roper-allrounder-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//mark-roper-allrounder-pc.htm

Mark Roper builds an Allrounder PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:48:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//john-cox-video-editing-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//john-cox-video-editing-pc.htm

John Cox builds a video editing PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:23:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ian-reschke-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ian-reschke-gaming-pc.htm

Ian Reschke builds a gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:09:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//christopher-lampard-gaming-focused-all-rounder.htm http://apcmag.com//christopher-lampard-gaming-focused-all-rounder.htm

Christopher Lampard builds a Gaming focused All-rounder]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:46:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kye-nelson-gaming-extremely-fast-msning.htm http://apcmag.com//kye-nelson-gaming-extremely-fast-msning.htm

Kye Nelson builds a Gaming/Extremely fast MSN'ing. ]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ho-kyung-lee-benjamin-ultra-affordable-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ho-kyung-lee-benjamin-ultra-affordable-pc.htm

Ho-Kyung Lee (Benjamin) builds an Ultra-affordable PC for Internet browsing and word processing]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:16:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-matt-witherow.htm http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-matt-witherow.htm

Matt Witherow builds an All-rounder & Gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:33:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//trevor-munn-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//trevor-munn-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Trevor Munn - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:55:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sam-perrin-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//sam-perrin-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Sam Perrin - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:46:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//brad-mazzer-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//brad-mazzer-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Brad Mazzer - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ryan-tang-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//ryan-tang-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Ryan Tang - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:52:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ian-reschke-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//ian-reschke-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Ian Reschke - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:21:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samuel-reynolds.htm http://apcmag.com//samuel-reynolds.htm

A computing enthusiast, Samuel Reynolds has built an affordable Gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:10:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//multimedia-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//multimedia-pc.htm

You don’t need powerful components to make a Media Centre PC. Melbourne system builders, Centre Com, build one to play those home movies and your favourite music]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:09:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//warren-chisholm-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//warren-chisholm-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Warren Chisholm - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:04:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mike-titchen-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//mike-titchen-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Mike Titchen - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:50:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//alistair-roe-asus-master-challenge-winner.htm http://apcmag.com//alistair-roe-asus-master-challenge-winner.htm

Alistair Roe wins the ASUS Master Challenge competition. His entry was judged by APC and ASUS to make the best use of the nominated ASUS components.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:51:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//scott-weaver-gamingphotoshop-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//scott-weaver-gamingphotoshop-pc.htm

Scott Weaver builds a Gaming/Photoshop PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:42:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mick-brown-windows-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//mick-brown-windows-home-server.htm

Mick Brown builds a Windows Home Server]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:30:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//braycen-jackwitz-internet-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//braycen-jackwitz-internet-pc.htm

Braycen Jackwitz builds an Internet PC for his grandmother.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:21:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//darren-gatt-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//darren-gatt-gaming-pc.htm

Darren Gatt builds a Gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:12:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rod-petch-the-ultimate-all-rounder.htm http://apcmag.com//rod-petch-the-ultimate-all-rounder.htm

Rod Petch builds the Ultimate All-rounder]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:04:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//peter-read-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm http://apcmag.com//peter-read-asus-master-challenge-top-10.htm

Peter Read - ASUS Master Challenge Top 10]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:00:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jason-campbell-media-centre.htm http://apcmag.com//jason-campbell-media-centre.htm

Jason Campbell builds a Media Centre]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:55:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dushan-karovich-wynne-powerful-all-roundercasual-gaming.htm http://apcmag.com//dushan-karovich-wynne-powerful-all-roundercasual-gaming.htm

Dushan Karovich-Wynne builds a powerful All-rounder/casual gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:39:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adrian-rundle-media-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//adrian-rundle-media-pc.htm

Adrian Rundle builds a Media PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:14:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//james-moffat-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//james-moffat-gaming-pc.htm

James Moffat builds a gaming PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:44:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//colin-bloomfield-experimental-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//colin-bloomfield-experimental-pc.htm

Colin Bloomfield builds a budget "experimental" PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:35:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//andrew-carr-all-rounder-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//andrew-carr-all-rounder-pc.htm

Andrew Carr builds an All-rounder PC]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:19:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//makeusb.htm http://apcmag.com//makeusb.htm

Make Backtrack easier to take on the road by installing it onto a USB drive]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//build-a-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//build-a-notebook.htm

Although notebooks now outsell PCs, virtually all are sold as complete systems. We asked Aussie notebook maker Pioneer Computers Australia to build a DIY notebook ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:14:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//master-builders-value-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//master-builders-value-pc.htm

UPDATED - MAY 6, 2010: An affordable Gaming PC is designed to play games at the highest detail and speed possible at the cheapest price.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:31:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//powerful-but-affordable-gaming-system.htm http://apcmag.com//powerful-but-affordable-gaming-system.htm

Daniel is a computer hardware enthusiast who also enjoys overclocking and benchmarking. He's built a powerful but affordable gaming system.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:22:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//a-budget-gaming-pc.htm

Matt Callaghan builds a budget gaming PC.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:10:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-pc-to-play-games-and-edit-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//a-pc-to-play-games-and-edit-videos.htm

Bradley Wilson builds a Gaming and Video Editing PC]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:03:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-that-plays-games.htm http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-that-plays-games.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//home-theatre-pc-that-plays-games.htm http://apcmag.com//home-theatre-pc-that-plays-games.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:55:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ultra-affordable-all-round-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//ultra-affordable-all-round-pc.htm

Justin builds a budget computer]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:41:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//multimedia-and-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//multimedia-and-gaming-pc.htm

David Pierson puts Intel’s powerful Intel i7-920 quad-core CPU to good use in a system for video editing and gaming. All he needs now, he says, is a HDTV capture card.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:38:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-gaming-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-gaming-pc.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:36:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gaming-pc-and-media-centre.htm http://apcmag.com//gaming-pc-and-media-centre.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:30:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-all-rounder.htm http://apcmag.com//the-perfect-all-rounder.htm

Chris Hutcheon builds a PC meant to be good across the board]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:25:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3d-rendering-and-video-editing.htm http://apcmag.com//3d-rendering-and-video-editing.htm

Jason Vickery builds a 3D rendering and video-editing PC ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:21:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//build-a-core-i5-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//build-a-core-i5-pc.htm

Intel’s Core i5 is the mainstream CPU in the new range, so we asked a builder of performance PCs, David Kong, to put together a good mid-range, reliable PC using the new chip.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:18:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//movies-and-music-appliance.htm http://apcmag.com//movies-and-music-appliance.htm

You don’t need a full PC to play movies and music. Here is a cheap and unobtrusive appliance designed to do just that.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:24:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-pedler.htm http://apcmag.com//all-round-pc-pedler.htm

Damien Pedler builds an all-round PC good for various computing asks. ]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:17:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//matthews-budget-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//matthews-budget-pc.htm

Matthew Hartman builds an affordable quality PC]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:38:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ideal-windows-7-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ideal-windows-7-pc.htm

When the release of Windows 7 was imminent, we asked the professional builders at Altech Computers Australia to put together an ideal PC for Microsoft's new OS.]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:40:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//picture-gallery-how-a-chip-is-made.htm http://apcmag.com//picture-gallery-how-a-chip-is-made.htm

Ever wondered how a chip is made? These amazing high-res images from Intel show the process step-by-step.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:36:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-gaming-pc-under-2000.htm http://apcmag.com//best-gaming-pc-under-2000.htm

We all want an affordable gaming PC, so we asked professional master builder to come up with one for under AUD $2,000. This was in July 2009, so this PC should be even cheaper now.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-out-of-conroy-net-filtering-trial.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-out-of-conroy-net-filtering-trial.htm

iiNet has announced that it has pulled out of the government's controversial internet filtering pilot. ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:36:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//search_engine_optimization.htm http://apcmag.com//search_engine_optimization.htm

Did you build a website and nobody came? Ash Nallawalla explains why and how you can attract the right visitors by improving your site's search engine ranking.]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//teleporting_friends.htm http://apcmag.com//teleporting_friends.htm

The easiest way to have your Second Life friends join you at your location is to teleport them. In this case, Jeb wants to teleport his friend Mistress Zabaleta to his home. ]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:06:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//help_island.htm http://apcmag.com//help_island.htm

Help Island is a useful place to visit before you leave for the mainland. There are lots of tips and advice about Second Life and you can also start stocking your Inventory.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:39:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_linden_dollars.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_get_linden_dollars.htm

You can only go so far in Second Life without buying something using Linden dollars, the currency of this virtual world. Here's how to get get Linden dollars]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:33:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//upgrade_to_premium_membership.htm http://apcmag.com//upgrade_to_premium_membership.htm

Experiencing the very best of Second Life does, unfortunately, require that you cough up some real world moolah.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:32:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//time_for_romance.htm http://apcmag.com//time_for_romance.htm

Ok, it's time to simulate.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:30:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//buy_special_furniture.htm http://apcmag.com//buy_special_furniture.htm

A lot of the furniture in Second Life is special. It's the secret to hanky panky in this virtual world. It comes with pre-packaged romance animations.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//buy_your_own_home.htm http://apcmag.com//buy_your_own_home.htm

You can buy your own piece of Second Life, but just like the real-world real-estate market, it pays to go in armed with a few tips.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:27:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rent_a_love_shack.htm http://apcmag.com//rent_a_love_shack.htm

Now you've found your partner, you need to find a place!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:25:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_meet_people_for_romance.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_meet_people_for_romance.htm

So, you've got the gear ... now you need a partner for your Second Life lovin'.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:22:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//if_you_are_a_girl.htm http://apcmag.com//if_you_are_a_girl.htm

It's easier to get some hot lurrrving if you're a girl in Second Life - your body comes fully equipped. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:20:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_put_it_on.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_put_it_on.htm

How to put on the special appendage that you'll need for some hot loving in Second Life.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:18:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_special_equipment.htm http://apcmag.com//the_special_equipment.htm

To get it off, you need to find out how to get it on... you need to understand Second Life's trade in body parts - including a critical one needed for romance...!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:16:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//improving_appearance.htm http://apcmag.com//improving_appearance.htm

While you're working on becoming a Second Life love machine, you'll realise it's time to change your basic avatar into something that's better looking and more fashionable.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:13:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//get_freebie_clothes_and_more.htm http://apcmag.com//get_freebie_clothes_and_more.htm

Clothing is a must-have!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:02:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//landing_on_the_mainland.htm http://apcmag.com//landing_on_the_mainland.htm

With the beginner courses over, you finally arrive in Second Life's mainland and you can really set about looking for love.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:59:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//orientation_island.htm http://apcmag.com//orientation_island.htm

After firing up the Second Life software, you should make a stop at Orientation Island to learn the ropes. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:54:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//joining_second_life.htm http://apcmag.com//joining_second_life.htm

You'll need to become a member of Second Life before you can get started romancin'. Here's the low-down on how to do that without signing your life away.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:51:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//budget-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//budget-pc.htm

UPDATED - May 5, 2010. This system comes in at a very reasonable price, but still has enough grunt for general usage and some medium intensity gaming.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:18:44 +1000