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//8-most-annoying-phone-habits.htm http://apcmag.com//8-most-annoying-phone-habits.htm

Top phone etiquette breaches.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:56:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//who-me-im-not-the-it-minister-says-conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//who-me-im-not-the-it-minister-says-conroy.htm

Senator Stephen Conroy says he has never considered himself the minister responsible for I.T. in the Labor Government.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:30:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-victorian-town-worships-the-god-of-usb.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-victorian-town-worships-the-god-of-usb.htm

One small Victorian town eschews Firewire, shuns Bluetooth and won't have a bar of HDMI. As seen from above, their love for USB is palpable.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:18:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan-launches-the-portector-protection-from-spams-and-scams-through-the-portal-at-half-price.htm

With Australians becoming increasingly worried about "spams and scams through the portal", Kogan has introduced an impervious shield for internet users.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:10:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-australia-needs-megan-fox-to-promote-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//why-australia-needs-megan-fox-to-promote-the-nbn.htm

Megan, your adoring fans, if not your country, are calling you to come and help us feel the earth move as Kevin Rudd starts laying cables.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:49:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-the-top-ten-funniest-conroy-youtube-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-the-top-ten-funniest-conroy-youtube-videos.htm

Senator Conroy just can't help himself -- here's the top 10 funniest videos of him making a fool of himself, and other people making a fool of him!]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:57:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-microsoft-twitterer-doesnt-know-whos-who.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-microsoft-twitterer-doesnt-know-whos-who.htm

You have to hand it to whoever was running Microsoft Australia's official twitter account today during its big Office launch...]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 17:44:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mcafee-is-calm-collected-and-doomed.htm http://apcmag.com//mcafee-is-calm-collected-and-doomed.htm

The dulcet tones of McAfee's spinmeister drift down the phone line into my ear, lulling me into believing they'll never root my computer, ever again. Wait, WHAT?!]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:32:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//everywhere-man-internode-ads-lure-bigpond-customers.htm http://apcmag.com//everywhere-man-internode-ads-lure-bigpond-customers.htm

Internode has launched a cheeky ad campaign featuring a blue VW kombi van, pointing out its superior value compared to BigPond.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:35:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dear-mark-in-australia-we-love-the-facebook.htm http://apcmag.com//dear-mark-in-australia-we-love-the-facebook.htm

Dear Mark, I hope you are well and not worrying too much about those little incidents on the Facebook in the early days.]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:32:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm

An evangelist for Lotus Notes software predicts Qantas' decision to move to Microsoft Exchange and Outlook will see its share price fall. Oh dear.]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:12:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm

Do you love Steve Jobs so much that sometimes you'd like to eat him? Just a little bit? Now you can.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-those-pesky-unrepentant-efa-boys.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-those-pesky-unrepentant-efa-boys.htm

Stephen Conroy talked smack about the Electronic Frontiers Australia in parliament -- here's how they blew the wind up him on Twitter.]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:30:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-optus-didnt-learn-from-telstras-mistake.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-optus-didnt-learn-from-telstras-mistake.htm

If there’s one thing that APC finds amusing, it’s when history repeats itself. As it so often does in Australia’s fickle telecommunications industry.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:28:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-how-crazy-can-pamela-anderson-get.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-how-crazy-can-pamela-anderson-get.htm

Local domain name reseller Crazy Domains has got itself into a spot of bother with the Ad Standards Bureau about its advertisement featuring Pamela Anderson and much custard.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:52:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//why-modern-warfare-3-needs-more-australians.htm

Dear Infinity Ward, I thought I would write you a letter as I am midway through your excellent computer video game “Modern Warfare 2″.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:27:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm http://apcmag.com//the-os-that-just-wont-die-retailers-struggle-to-clear-vista.htm

Windows 7 has been available for purchase in Australia since October last year. But has Microsoft’s previous operating system, Windows Vista, passed away yet? Not quite.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:17:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-worst-movie-tech-moments.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-worst-movie-tech-moments.htm

Hollywood. Industry of large explosions, car chases and really laughable depictions of tech in movies. Here's our top 10 worst of the worst. ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hacker-purchase-anti-apple-ad-right-infront-of-apple-store.htm http://apcmag.com//hacker-purchase-anti-apple-ad-right-infront-of-apple-store.htm

The guy that broke DVD encryption, then Apple's Fairplay DRM, has done it again -- this time breaking into Apple's reality distortion field.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//malcolm-turnbull-wants-you-to-drive-on-potholes.htm http://apcmag.com//malcolm-turnbull-wants-you-to-drive-on-potholes.htm

Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull today slammed the Rudd Government's $43 billion national road network.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:52:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//senator-conroy-put-up-for-sale.htm http://apcmag.com//senator-conroy-put-up-for-sale.htm

It may be a bit late for April Fools, but Ebay member "Krudd53" has put the beleaguered Minister for Internet Censorship, Senator Stephen Conroy, up for auction. ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:02:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm

It’s annoying enough on your 24 inch LCD monitor – so how would you feel about a dead pixel on Google Earth?]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:09:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fake-stephen-conroy-outed-as-telstra-staffer.htm http://apcmag.com//fake-stephen-conroy-outed-as-telstra-staffer.htm

The hilarious and prescient Fake Stephen Conroy account on Twitter has been abruptly closed, after it was revealed that the spoofer was a senior Telstra employee.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:02:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm http://apcmag.com//yale-student-sues-us-airways-for-1000000-over-lost-xbox-360.htm

The passengers aboard the flight which landed in the Hudson River were compensated $5,000 each for their damages, one individual feels his Xbox is worth more.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:52:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bill-gates-bans-ipods-iphone-at-home.htm http://apcmag.com//bill-gates-bans-ipods-iphone-at-home.htm

Microsoft supremo Bill Gates' kids have to put up with Zune and Windows Mobile, his wife has revealed.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:42:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sols-stolen-phone-wiped-remotely.htm http://apcmag.com//sols-stolen-phone-wiped-remotely.htm

The pickpocket that scored Sol Trujillo's prototype Windows Mobile 6.5 phone will be very unhappy. Very unhappy indeed.]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:49:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-pickpocketed-secret-phone-stolen.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-ceo-pickpocketed-secret-phone-stolen.htm

Telstra's CEO has been left red-faced after a pickpocket stole a prototype mobile phone with unreleased Windows Mobile 6.5 Software at 3GSM Barcelona.]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:59:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wtf-blackberry-and-lenovo-partner-to-release-a-product-that-nobody-needs.htm http://apcmag.com//wtf-blackberry-and-lenovo-partner-to-release-a-product-that-nobody-needs.htm

Three letters: WTF. Absolutely nobody needs this bizarre new product from Lenovo, one of the weirdest things we've seen for years.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen-internet-filters-for-idiots.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen-internet-filters-for-idiots.htm

Late last night, APC was approached by the Rudd Government's department-of-leaking-stuff-to-the-opposition with secret details of the net filtering plan.]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm

A New Zealander has inadvertently gained access to US military secrets after buying an old MP3 player for $NZ18 ($14.50) from an op-shop.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:50:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in_pics_linus_torvalds_shaves_open_source_legend_down_to_size.htm http://apcmag.com//in_pics_linus_torvalds_shaves_open_source_legend_down_to_size.htm

When the IBM PC was first released, open source legend Bdale Garbee started growing his beard. Today, Linus Torvalds proved open source is "free, as in beard" and cut it off.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:06:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dont_have_cab_fare_what_about_an_ipod.htm http://apcmag.com//dont_have_cab_fare_what_about_an_ipod.htm

Ex-owner unhappy, driver unhappy after iPod substituted for taxi fare. Although in the cabbie's case it seems to be because it lacked headphones...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:40:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bushwhacked.htm http://apcmag.com//bushwhacked.htm

An online ‘farewell card’ for George W Bush is bogged down by abusive emails from the Middle East.]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm

Monster Cable's event at CES had hype and hoopla, but nothing could conceal the fact that Monster exists to fleece the wallets of rich suckers.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bury_me_with_my_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//bury_me_with_my_blackberry.htm

It’s not enough that some people can’t live without their BlackBerry.… now there are people who want to be buried with it!]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:56:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//man_blames_iphone_for_cheating_on_wife.htm http://apcmag.com//man_blames_iphone_for_cheating_on_wife.htm

"I took my husband's i-phone and found a raunchy picture of him attached to an e-mail to a woman. He says the Genius Bar at Apple told him it is an i-Phone glitch."]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:43:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm

Hey, it looks I'm trying to write a letter that's going to come out later in a lawsuit. Should I use some grammar in that?]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm

Love or loathe Microsoft, you've gotta admit they're persistent and willing to try anything to get people hooked.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fatrump_resistant_netbook_wont_crack_under_pressure.htm http://apcmag.com//fatrump_resistant_netbook_wont_crack_under_pressure.htm

This notebook has been designed to resist the rump of an obese, hot and sweaty commuter -- and NEC has even tested that claim with fake sweat. No joke.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:44:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//say_gday_to_fake_steve_conroy.htm http://apcmag.com//say_gday_to_fake_steve_conroy.htm

Whether you think Senator "clean feed" Conroy is a twit or a visionary, you can now follow his every move on Twitter.]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top_five_tech_pranks.htm http://apcmag.com//top_five_tech_pranks.htm

Stuck at work while the boss goes out for a flutter on the horses? Here's the five best tech pranks you can play.]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsofts_new_seinfeld_ad_one_word__wtf.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts_new_seinfeld_ad_one_word__wtf.htm

Microsoft provides proof that even $300 million and Jerry Seinfeld can't revive the fortunes of the sickened Vista OS.]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:51:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//faking_the_iphone_for_fun_and_proft.htm http://apcmag.com//faking_the_iphone_for_fun_and_proft.htm

Bluescreen | Can't afford an iPhone, or don't have time to stand in a queue? We have all your iPhone worries sorted, and at a bargain price.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//even_bill_gates_cant_use_windows.htm http://apcmag.com//even_bill_gates_cant_use_windows.htm

The Ex-MS supremo found Windows "unusable". But which version?]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm

IN PICS | Last year, we revealed that Google developers were a lot skinnier than the fatties that waddle round Microsoft conferences. But at this year, we were shocked...]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm http://apcmag.com//denon_creates_500_ethernetcableforsuckers.htm

$500 can buy you a decent desktop PC or ultra-portable notebook, but wouldn't you rather blow that wad of cash on an Ethernet cable?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:06:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guy_climbs_everest_to_send_ludicrous_sms.htm http://apcmag.com//guy_climbs_everest_to_send_ludicrous_sms.htm

After days of fighting off frostbite, avoiding practically bottomless abysses and battling through howling winds, British climber Rod Baber reached the summit of Mt Everest...]]> Wed, 23 May 2007 04:10:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_wiggles_more_trusted_than_telstra_ceo.htm http://apcmag.com//the_wiggles_more_trusted_than_telstra_ceo.htm

A Reader's Digest survey has thrown up a surprising result: The Wiggles are more trusted -- by a wide margin -- than Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo. It hasn't exactly been a great week for the regulation-busting crusader.]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 15:03:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apc_feels_telstra_fury_over_unfavourable_poll.htm http://apcmag.com//apc_feels_telstra_fury_over_unfavourable_poll.htm

We received a torrent of angry emails from one of Telstra's PR minders after we published a story yesterday about a poll result on the Telstra website that was unfavourable to the company.]]> Fri, 11 May 2007 06:09:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//what_telstra_didnt_want_to_hear.htm http://apcmag.com//what_telstra_didnt_want_to_hear.htm

Telstra has discovered an inconvenient truth about being part of the 'blogocracy': nearly 100% of people contributing to Telstra's corporate blog poll think it's Telstra's fault we don't yet have a fibre network.]]> Wed, 09 May 2007 14:34:21 +1000