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-speed-up-android-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-speed-up-android-downloads.htm

Ever wanted to find out how to get those fat files faster?]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:54:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-pounces-with-3199-mac-os-x-lion-the-cheapest-mac-os-ever.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-pounces-with-3199-mac-os-x-lion-the-cheapest-mac-os-ever.htm

At just $31.99, Apple's new download-only Mac OS X Lion released today (about a week behind schedule) is sure to see massive uptake.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:57:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-bargain-priced-mac-os-x-lion-as-3199-download-only-app.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-bargain-priced-mac-os-x-lion-as-3199-download-only-app.htm

In a sign of the times, Apple will be distributing the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.7 aka Lion, via the Mac App Store as a digital download.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:35:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-releases-supercharged-chrome-5-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//google-releases-supercharged-chrome-5-beta.htm

Revamped V8 engine delivers 30% speed boost to fifth-gen browser, which also gets integrated plugin-free Flash plus file drag and drop in HTML5.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 07:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//star-trek-tops-2009s-list-of-most-pirated-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//star-trek-tops-2009s-list-of-most-pirated-movies.htm

The sci-fi remake clocked up almost 11 million BitTorrent downloads in the eight months since its release, making it the pick of the pirates for 2009.]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:48:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//legal-action-forces-mininova-to-nuke-its-torrent-seeds-goes-legit.htm http://apcmag.com//legal-action-forces-mininova-to-nuke-its-torrent-seeds-goes-legit.htm

BitTorrent supersite Mininova has deleted its massive torrent seed database and will now support only legal downloads through its content distribution service.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:23:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mozilla-finalises-thunderbird-3-for-download.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-finalises-thunderbird-3-for-download.htm

The Release Candidate build for Mozilla’s Thunderbird 3.0 email client hits the Web as a ‘public preview release’ for Windows, Mac and Linux users.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-released-to-public.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-released-to-public.htm

Microsoft has opened the floodgates for public downloads of Office 2010 Beta 2, along with its smartphone sibling Office Mobile 2010.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-2-leaks-onto-bittorrent.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-2-leaks-onto-bittorrent.htm

Microsoft will release the public beta of its next-gen Office suite on Wednesday but it’s already landed on popular BitTorrent file sharing sites.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-2-and-office-web-apps-set-for-public-release-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-2-and-office-web-apps-set-for-public-release-this-week.htm

Microsoft will release public beta editions of Office 2010 and the online Office Web Apps components this coming Wednesday.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:56:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-is-ready-to-roll-as-code-gets-rtm-sign-off.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-is-ready-to-roll-as-code-gets-rtm-sign-off.htm

Microsoft overnight blessed the latest build of Windows 7 for ‘release to manufacture’, reaching a milestone in its efforts to push the memory of Vista far behind.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:53:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-updates-desktop-manager-5-launched-messenger-5-leaked.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-updates-desktop-manager-5-launched-messenger-5-leaked.htm

It could be a good weekend for refreshing your BlackBerry with the latest software for your desktop (as long as you’re running Windows) and the device itself.]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:39:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-vista-service-pack-2-for-download.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-vista-service-pack-2-for-download.htm

Vista SP2 has gone live to the masses, but if you’ve used vLite to streamline Vista you could be facing a total reinstall of the OS from scratch.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-technical-preview-beta-leaks-onto-bittorrent.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-technical-preview-beta-leaks-onto-bittorrent.htm

Microsoft hasn’t officially opened its preview program for Office 2010 but the beta test build has already hit the Web via BitTorrent...]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 13:29:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm

Just in time for this week’s downloadfest, Nvidia has posted updated Windows 7 Release Candidate drivers for its GeForce graphics cards.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-release-candidate-blocks-upgrade-from-pre-rc-builds.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-release-candidate-blocks-upgrade-from-pre-rc-builds.htm

Microsoft has rigged the new Windows 7 Release Candidate to prevent upgrades on top of the pre-RC Beta 1 build, but there’s a work-around to save you from doing the Vista shuffle.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 11:45:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smart-installer-pack.htm http://apcmag.com//smart-installer-pack.htm

Just bought a new PC? What... you're dreading downloading and installing all your favorite software?]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 20:29:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//clever-usb-key-lets-your-pc-download-while-in-standby-mode.htm http://apcmag.com//clever-usb-key-lets-your-pc-download-while-in-standby-mode.htm

P2P pirates can do their bit to save the planet with Somniloquy – a tiny PC on a USB stick that piggybacks onto your snoozing PC’s network connection.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:25:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//scan-barcode-get-torrents-via-torrent-droid.htm http://apcmag.com//scan-barcode-get-torrents-via-torrent-droid.htm

Piracy has never been easier than it is right now, thanks to a new mobile phone app that lets you 'scan' movies for download at your local retailer.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm http://apcmag.com//e3_hardware_news_sony_and_nintendo.htm

E3 | Microsoft kicked off the show with a brand new GUI for the 360. So how did Nintendo and Sony respond?]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_tv_download_store.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_tv_download_store.htm

The ABC’s new rental and download to buy service might be Windows-only for the moment, but Mac users may not have to wait too long before they can also buy programs too.]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:17:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free_laplink_software.htm http://apcmag.com//free_laplink_software.htm

For 25 years software tools company Laplink has been selling its popular PCmover utility for $US50. But, just for today, you can get a copy for free. ]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 +1000