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-play-blu-ray-in-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-play-blu-ray-in-linux.htm

He’s been battling with this one for a while, but Ashton Mills can finally watch Blu-ray on his Linux machine. Now you can too.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +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//on-test-sonys-200-abc-iview-player.htm http://apcmag.com//on-test-sonys-200-abc-iview-player.htm

Wish you could watch ABC's iView on your TV? Sony's new BluRay player is a super cheap way to do that.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:07:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-to-be-bundled-with-sony-bravia-tvs-and-blu-ray-decks.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-to-be-bundled-with-sony-bravia-tvs-and-blu-ray-decks.htm

Sony’s big-screen Bravia TV sets will include access to the ABC’s impressive iView streaming TV service, but only some iView content will be available and it’ll all be metered…]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:01:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lg-pushes-skype-on-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//lg-pushes-skype-on-tv.htm

CES 2010: LG talks Internet TVs and 3D Blu-ray. ]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amex-digital-offers-mac-mini-blu-ray-upgrade-kit.htm http://apcmag.com//amex-digital-offers-mac-mini-blu-ray-upgrade-kit.htm

Dreams of a Blu-ray equipped Mac Mini? Amex Digital can make Blu-ray dreams a reality.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-zino-hd-nettop-tips-up-in-uk-and-ireland.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-zino-hd-nettop-tips-up-in-uk-and-ireland.htm

The slick little Zino HD looks great, here's hoping Dell graces Australia with the rig.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//big-screen-blu-ray-packing-acer-aspire-as8940g-6865-breaks-cover.htm http://apcmag.com//big-screen-blu-ray-packing-acer-aspire-as8940g-6865-breaks-cover.htm

Massive 18.4-inch multimedia beast is about as far from ultraportable as you can get, and we love it.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asrock-unveils-ion330ht-bd-htpc-nettop-with-blu-ray.htm http://apcmag.com//asrock-unveils-ion330ht-bd-htpc-nettop-with-blu-ray.htm

This small, quiet nettop PC is aimed squarely at your home theatre setup, with BluRay built in, up to 1TB storage, eSATA, high-powered graphics, and more...]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-bans-hi-def-porn-in-aussie-factory.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-bans-hi-def-porn-in-aussie-factory.htm

Sony is keen to attract local producers to use its recently opened Blu-ray disc factory in Sydney, but there's one big condition attached: no porn is allowed.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:44:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-annoucnes-slick-new-vaio-nw-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-annoucnes-slick-new-vaio-nw-notebook.htm

Sony's new VAIO NW is a Blu-ray bargain.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-panasonic-dmr-bw850-blu-ray-recorder-one-with-the-lot.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-panasonic-dmr-bw850-blu-ray-recorder-one-with-the-lot.htm

Dump your media centre? If you're looking for one device to rule your lounge room, it's hard to go past Panasonic's latest HDD/Blu-ray recorders.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-breaking-the-netbook-mold.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-breaking-the-netbook-mold.htm

Acer is breaking the netbook mold with a 720p capable display, combined with a dedicated multimedia processor and a strange new optical drive.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:48:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-bluray-still-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.htm http://apcmag.com//why-bluray-still-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.htm

If you bought a new car, you wouldn’t expect to have to take it back the next day as all the fixes needed by factory recalls hadn’t been done would you?]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:09:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-studio-15-notebook-gets-official.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-studio-15-notebook-gets-official.htm

UPDATED | Dell's new Studio 15 notebook is sure to be too sexy for your work IT department.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//500-gb-holographic-disc-storage-unveiled-by-ge.htm http://apcmag.com//500-gb-holographic-disc-storage-unveiled-by-ge.htm

If you think storage is cheap now, how does ten cents per gigabyte sound?]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-blu-ray-native-support-in-win-7.htm http://apcmag.com//no-blu-ray-native-support-in-win-7.htm

Windows 7 won't be able to play Blu-ray movies without third-party software support.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:03:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_hdx_18.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_hdx_18.htm

Whether it sits on its own, or finds itself wired to a home entertainment system, you’re going to get some serious enjoyment out of this notebook. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:58:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//analysis_no_bluray_on_macs_and_nobody_cares.htm http://apcmag.com//analysis_no_bluray_on_macs_and_nobody_cares.htm

If customers don't want Blu-ray, why should Apple?]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp_pavilion_dv5.htm http://apcmag.com//hp_pavilion_dv5.htm

As sharp as a fine Armani suit in a crowd of polyester, the Pavilion dv5 matches its distinctive good looks with stellar performance and lots of media features.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung_bdp1400_basic_in_black.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung_bdp1400_basic_in_black.htm

One of the least expensive BluRay players we've reviewed, this one does the basics and would be adequate for a budget home theatre system.]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:36:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_m3nhhdmi.htm

Using NVIDIA's new GeForce 8300 mGPU chipset, can this HTPC motherboard beat out AMD's best?]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sharp_bdhp20x_bluray_player.htm http://apcmag.com//sharp_bdhp20x_bluray_player.htm

A basic Blu-ray player which does the job but lacks the bells and whistles.]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//panasonic_release_fourteen_new_tv_models_consumers_still_confused.htm http://apcmag.com//panasonic_release_fourteen_new_tv_models_consumers_still_confused.htm

Panasonic finally says it has the definitive answer, unveiling its latest TVs.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//panasonic_unveils_first_home_theatre_bluray_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//panasonic_unveils_first_home_theatre_bluray_pvr.htm

Fancy replacing your ol' trusty $39 DVD player with a PVR that has a 500GB hard disk that can also record TV programs and home movies at 1080P high definition to BluRay?]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 18:13:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dont_count_on_nvidia_or_intel_for_bluray_says_amd.htm http://apcmag.com//dont_count_on_nvidia_or_intel_for_bluray_says_amd.htm

Unless you like movies played back "slideshow" style rather than moving video style, you should avoid buying Intel or NVIDIA graphics chipsets, alleges AMD.]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 10:56:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer_notebook_gets_full_hd_screen__bluray.htm http://apcmag.com//acer_notebook_gets_full_hd_screen__bluray.htm

Is this the shape of multimedia notebooks to come? Acer predicts a wave of larger screens with 16:9 aspect ratios and HD displays.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:20:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus_enters_the_optical_storage_market.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_enters_the_optical_storage_market.htm

Good performance for its specs, but as it stands we’re still on the fence.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:53:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hd_dvd_or_bluray_how_about_both.htm http://apcmag.com//hd_dvd_or_bluray_how_about_both.htm

LG’s BH100 combination Blu-ray/HD DVD player lets you to dive into high definition without the risk of backing the wrong horse, but with convenience comes great sacrifice.]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:01:16 +1000