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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//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//flip-this-new-slidehd-flash-camcorder-with-3-inch-touchscreen.htm http://apcmag.com//flip-this-new-slidehd-flash-camcorder-with-3-inch-touchscreen.htm

Flash memory storage and inbuilt USB connector made Flip the plug-and-play camcorder – now a tilting 3 inch touchscreen turns the Flip SlideHD into ‘shoot and show’.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:51:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//massive-dell-studio-17-notebook-gets-multitouch.htm http://apcmag.com//massive-dell-studio-17-notebook-gets-multitouch.htm

Dell pours multitouch lovin' on Studio 17 notebook.]]> Sat, 21 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//asus-unveils-quad-core-core-i7-notebooks-for-gaming-and-multimedia.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-unveils-quad-core-core-i7-notebooks-for-gaming-and-multimedia.htm

Intel’s newest Core i7 quad-core notebook chip is barely out of the oven but Asus is already serving it up in a pair of 16 inch mobile monsters which redline at 2.8GHz.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-offers-up-powerful-studio-xps-8000-and-9000-desktops.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-offers-up-powerful-studio-xps-8000-and-9000-desktops.htm

New desktop computer form Dell offer Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors with a number of graphics options.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bristol-crams-a-netbook-up-a-tvs-wazoo.htm http://apcmag.com//bristol-crams-a-netbook-up-a-tvs-wazoo.htm

Bristol TV sports a netbook inside and HD 1080p resolution.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:00 +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//toshiba-unveils-new-notebooks-with-discrete-graphics.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-unveils-new-notebooks-with-discrete-graphics.htm

New Toshiba notebooks sport ATI Radeon discrete graphics cards and more.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:40:00 +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//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//toshiba_qosmio_g50.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba_qosmio_g50.htm

With its custom Cell processor driving the massive 18.4in display, is this a movie laptop Spielberg would be proud to own?]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cowon_a3_portable_media_par_excellence.htm http://apcmag.com//cowon_a3_portable_media_par_excellence.htm

The iPod's anithesis, it's chunky and functiontional at best, but check out the multimedia playback!]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm

Ashton Mills is going cold turkey and dumping Windows for Linux altogether. Will he sink or swim? Can you really install Linux and open source software in place of Windows, and want for nothing? This is the authoritative how-to guide.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:44:18 +1000