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//lg-launches-its-massive-84-inch-ultra-definition-3d-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//lg-launches-its-massive-84-inch-ultra-definition-3d-tv.htm

Offering the screen size and resolution of four 42-inch Full HD LCD TVs squeezed into one gigantic panel, LG ushers in a new 'UD' era.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:42:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//streaming-your-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//streaming-your-movies.htm

Don't lock up your movie collection on your server's hard drive — watch it on your phone, tablet or TV.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:31:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//arrested-development-lives-again-if-youre-on-netflix.htm http://apcmag.com//arrested-development-lives-again-if-youre-on-netflix.htm

Cult TV hit Arrested Development languished for years in non-production, but now online entertainment giant Netflix has come to the rescue, for viewers in the US at least.]]> Tue, 22 Nov 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//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm http://apcmag.com//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm

The long awaited (and awesome looking) Boxee Box has been seeing another piece of silicon on the side for some time now, leaving NVIDIA Tegra in the corner crying.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:05:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm

Google seems to be ramping up to the launch of its Google TV box with the launch of a new YouTube section devoted to full-length movies.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:50:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm

Apple's new 4.2 iOS will be able to stream both music AND video to your TV -- if you pick up one of Apple's new $129 Apple TVs.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hd-movie-downloads-now-on-lg-bluray-players-tvs.htm http://apcmag.com//hd-movie-downloads-now-on-lg-bluray-players-tvs.htm

Finally, LG and Telstra have come up with a good reason for people to buy BluRay players -- and it has nothing to do with BluRay discs!]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crowd-funded-thriller-could-be-studios-worst-nightmare.htm http://apcmag.com//crowd-funded-thriller-could-be-studios-worst-nightmare.htm

Sydney filmmakers try to raise $135,000 to fund production of thriller flick – and then give it away on BitTorrent. Will it flop? Or will it have studios screaming in horror?]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:18:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm

Australians may soon have access to streaming TV shows Hulu-style through a new start-up from a couple of former industry heavyweights.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:15:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm

In an industry where Telstra is almost always the most expensive, this certainly is a surprise.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:58:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-iptv-available-this-month.htm

iiNet's pay TV service over broadband is going on sale this month, offering some real competition for Foxtel -- as long as you're not a sports fan.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:56:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm

VIDEO | Telstra's T-Box seems more akin to something Apple would have produced -- it's really quite impressive.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:13:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstras-linux-based-t-box-to-launch-mid-june.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-linux-based-t-box-to-launch-mid-june.htm

Telstra today revealed it would launch its Linux-based T-Box set-top box from mid-June for $299, with a sledload of free and pay content, plus new broadband plans.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:05:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm

Apple is reportedly turning its sights to renewing its languishing Apple TV with a slimline, cloud-based media device – that could easily double as a lounge-room games console.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm

Microsoft and Foxtel today revealed that the cable TV platform would be offered as a streaming and video on demand service directly through Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 21:12:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm http://apcmag.com//will-3DTV-claw-its-way-into-our-lounge-rooms.htm

Broadcasters are clawing at each other to offer the first 3D TV content – but could their eagerness relegate 3DTV to the dustbin of history (again)?]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 14:05:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//airline-to-use-ipads-for-in-flight-entertainment.htm

Passengers will use Apple’s slate to watch first-run movies, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and magazines, and maybe even gamble in an in-flight casino...]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm

Malicious software scans a hard drive for .torrent files, fires up a “copyright violation alert” and stings innocent users for an on-the-spot US$4,000 fine. ]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:41:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm

Australian TiVo licencee, Hybrid TV, says it has no plans to bring the slick new Tivo Series 4 to Australia -- or to allow existing Series 3 owners to upgrade their software.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:33:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm http://apcmag.com//appeal-wont-stop-illegal-downloads-iinet.htm

iiNet this afternoon rejected a renewed legal challenge by a coalition of film and TV studios as "disappointing and frustrating", adding it would not stop piracy.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:27:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm http://apcmag.com//afacts-futile-battle-against-iinet-is-like-the-plot-line-of-the-wire.htm

It came to me the other night, when I was watching The Wire, that the drug trade it focuses on are very similar to that of the online copyright infringement struggle.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:11:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-on-the-brink-of-launching-iptv-service.htm

It's due to launch commercially next month, and a group of home-users are already trialling iiNet's IPTV service.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:27:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-to-closely-examine-iinet-verdict.htm

Pro-censorship Communications Minister Stephen Conroy says he will examine what the failure of the AFACT lawsuit against iiNet means for the industry. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm http://apcmag.com//give-us-your-movies-iinet-says-to-studios.htm

Rather than lashing out at the movie studios for wasting a year of iiNet's time, managing director Michael Malone has offered a peace deal.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:51:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-gives-away-movie-download-to-celebrate-australia-day.htm

To get people into the habit of using its new CASPA content-on demand service, Tivo and Hopscotch Films are giving away the gritty teen sexuality/romance movie "Somersault".]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:39:36 +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//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm

Chalk up one for the open-source geeks: Boxee, the legalised cousin of XBMC, is set to appear in an awesome looking D-Link home theatre device.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//caspa-tivos-weapon-of-choice-for-video-on-demand.htm http://apcmag.com//caspa-tivos-weapon-of-choice-for-video-on-demand.htm

OPINION | The release of "CASPA" TiVo downloads mark an important turning point in how Australians access to TV and movies at home.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:23:00 +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//tivo-launches-movies-on-demand-service.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-launches-movies-on-demand-service.htm

But first they'll demand some of your cold, hard cash upfront.]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 21:37:35 +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//pirate-bay-found-guilty-receives-jail-time.htm http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-found-guilty-receives-jail-time.htm

A court in Stockholm has found the four founders of The Pirate Bay BitTorrent site guilty of providing access to copyright works over BitTorrent.]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//movie-cammer-walks-free-mpa-disappointed.htm http://apcmag.com//movie-cammer-walks-free-mpa-disappointed.htm

Despite worldwide attention, a 26 year old Australian man has got off a movie piracy charge with little more than a slap on the wrist from Blacktown Local Court.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//simon-klose-please-pirate-my-documentary-i-beg-you.htm http://apcmag.com//simon-klose-please-pirate-my-documentary-i-beg-you.htm

Simon Klose, Swedish filmmaker, is a rare breed. He wants his film pirated.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +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//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm http://apcmag.com//chinese-crackers-break-itunes-algorithm-delivering-high-qanitity-content-for-next-to-nothing.htm

As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm

With the economy in decline, it's no wonder that people are ditching the video store for online movie downloads -- a trend that Tivo and Internode hope to capitalise on. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-goes-on-trial-20-things-you-need-to-know.htm http://apcmag.com//pirate-bay-goes-on-trial-20-things-you-need-to-know.htm

The world's largest BitTorrent tracker, on trial for piracy in Sweden, is providing live updates via Twitter. Here are 20 key facts you need to know, in 140 characters or less.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:12:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet_piracy_case_starts_in_federal_court.htm

iiNet says it will vigorously defend itself against AFACT's claims that it authorised piracy among its users, but the case looks set to be a long battle.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:21:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo_2009_pizza_pay_per_view_and_picasa_but_not_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo_2009_pizza_pay_per_view_and_picasa_but_not_pvr.htm

Streaming radio, Pizza for couch potatoes and 1TB of storage coming in early 2009. But don't call it a PVR, or they'll get really angry.]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:31:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in_australia_movie_watches_you__with_night_vision_camera.htm http://apcmag.com//in_australia_movie_watches_you__with_night_vision_camera.htm

Hey you in the back row snogging -- security guards in cinemas will now be watching you with night vision cameras.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:00:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm http://apcmag.com//afact_v_iinet_the_case_that_could_shut_down_the_internet.htm

We've asked prominent legal experts for their opinion on iiNet's chances of successfully defending itself in the user piracy lawsuit.]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:52:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm http://apcmag.com//why_iinet_will_probably_lose_the_piracy_lawsuit.htm

A look at the Copyright Act suggests the movie and TV industry have an unfortunately strong case against iiNet. PLUS: Read the court documents yourself.]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:41:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//playboy_kisses_dvdgoodbye.htm http://apcmag.com//playboy_kisses_dvdgoodbye.htm

The news that Playboy is dumping DVD production for online offerings is being taken as a sign that physical media is dead, but the truth is more complicated (and a bit filthier).]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:45:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//movies_for_australian_itunes_store_finally_arrive.htm http://apcmag.com//movies_for_australian_itunes_store_finally_arrive.htm

Apple finally switch on movies for Australian iTunes users, and also drop the price of AppleTV.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +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//itunes_movies_for_australia_just_a_month_away.htm http://apcmag.com//itunes_movies_for_australia_just_a_month_away.htm

Apple will roll out movie sales on the Australian version of the iTunes store within the next month, with ISP iiNet hoping unmetered downloads will provide a download bonanza.]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ezydvd_launches_download_movie_rentals.htm http://apcmag.com//ezydvd_launches_download_movie_rentals.htm

New Aussie movie download service EzyDownload will initially only work on Windows and Xbox 360, but versions for Mac, Linux, set-top boxes and mobile phones are on the way.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//LG_secret_divx_playing_mobile_phone.htm http://apcmag.com//LG_secret_divx_playing_mobile_phone.htm

Native DivX playback on a mobile sounds tasty to us. Re-encoding downloaded TV shows and movies for handheld players really blows. ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mythtv_vs_windows_media_centre_is_linux_still_in_with_a_chance.htm http://apcmag.com//mythtv_vs_windows_media_centre_is_linux_still_in_with_a_chance.htm

When it comes to media center software, can the Linux solutions hold up against Windows XP Media Center and the looming Vista Home Premium with MCE built-in?]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:31:24 +1000