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/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 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/arduino-masterclass-part-3-tv-weather-channel.htm http://apcmag.com/arduino-masterclass-part-3-tv-weather-channel.htm

Darren Yates shows you how to hook up an Arduino Uno board to your TV using just three resistors to create your own personal TV weather channel.]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:44:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com/how-to-migrate-to-a-new-boot-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com/how-to-migrate-to-a-new-boot-ssd.htm

Neil Mohr shows how easy it is to migrate to an SSD in eight steps.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:36:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com/asus-vivotab-smart-me400c-tablet-review.htm http://apcmag.com/asus-vivotab-smart-me400c-tablet-review.htm

The most compelling Windows 8 tablet yet.]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:20:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com/toshiba-satellite-u920t-convertible-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com/toshiba-satellite-u920t-convertible-notebook-review.htm

One of the larger convertibles with a Gorilla Glass finish.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:46:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com/sony-vaio-duo-11-svd11215cgb-convertible-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com/sony-vaio-duo-11-svd11215cgb-convertible-notebook-review.htm

Beauty is on the inside.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:39:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com/asus-taichi-21-notebook-review.htm http://apcmag.com/asus-taichi-21-notebook-review.htm

Are two displays better than one?]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:12:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com/acer-iconia-tab-w510-review.htm http://apcmag.com/acer-iconia-tab-w510-review.htm

Windows 8 for the price of RT.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/windows-8-touchscreen-tablets-convertibles-and-hybrid-devices.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-8-touchscreen-tablets-convertibles-and-hybrid-devices.htm

The launch of Windows 8 brings with it a diverse range of new touchscreen-driven portable devices.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:24:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com/motorola-razr-m-4g-review.htm http://apcmag.com/motorola-razr-m-4g-review.htm

Good things can come in small packages.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:50:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-4-review.htm http://apcmag.com/google-nexus-4-review.htm

Could this be the best-value smartphone ever?]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:34:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com/htc-windows-phone-8x-review.htm http://apcmag.com/htc-windows-phone-8x-review.htm

Nokia’s not the only Windows Phone maker in town.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com/nokia-lumia-920-review.htm http://apcmag.com/nokia-lumia-920-review.htm

A Windows Phone on steroids, but some unusual growth as well.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:25:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com/measy-rc11-fly-mouse-review.htm http://apcmag.com/measy-rc11-fly-mouse-review.htm

A mini keyboard to go with your mini PC.]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:19:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com/windows-8-tips-and-tricks-part-2.htm http://apcmag.com/windows-8-tips-and-tricks-part-2.htm

Ashton Mills shows you how to tweak Windows 8 further to your liking.]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:15:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-march-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-android-march-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android device with our monthly app roundup.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:54:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-march-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-blackberry-march-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry OS with our monthly app roundup.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:28:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-march-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-iphone-and-ipad-march-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone and iPad with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:27:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-march-2013.htm http://apcmag.com/best-apps-for-windows-phone-march-2013.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone with our monthly app roundup. ]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:15:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com/how-to-dual-boot-windows-8-and-linux.htm http://apcmag.com/how-to-dual-boot-windows-8-and-linux.htm

Best friends forever? Well, maybe not, but we can at least get Windows 8 and Linux booting from the same machine without too much trouble. Ashton Mills explains.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com/get-console-gaming-on-your-mini-pc.htm http://apcmag.com/get-console-gaming-on-your-mini-pc.htm

Get a special bargain PS3 gaming controller working on your MK802 and Mini Xplus H24 mini PCs.]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:09:56 +1000