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Hosted bulk emailing for newsletters and more, MailChimp could be just what you need to spread the word.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gmail-vs-the-new-windows-live-hotmail.htm http://apcmag.com//gmail-vs-the-new-windows-live-hotmail.htm

In features like Office and social media integration, photo handling and integrated content searching, the new slicker Hotmail has powered ahead of Gmail. But is it better overall?]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:32:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-introduces-priority-inbox-sorts-mail-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//google-introduces-priority-inbox-sorts-mail-for-you.htm

Google is introducing one of its most major new features in Gmail for a long time -- a new "priority inbox" which will sort the wheat from the chaff for you. ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:53:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//model-lineup-hps-new-printers-with-email-addresses.htm http://apcmag.com//model-lineup-hps-new-printers-with-email-addresses.htm

HP's answer to the rapid growth of smartphones and other internet-but-not-USB-connected devices? Printers you can email your print jobs to.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-every-printer-we-make-will-have-an-email-address.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-every-printer-we-make-will-have-an-email-address.htm

HP’e ePrint cloud-based push bypasses drivers, USB cables and network ports by giving every HP printer an email address.]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:01:03 +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//why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm

It's a perfect storm: Google's cloud email is reaching reliability and manageability levels that Microsoft, IBM and Novell can't keep up with, say big Aussie organisations.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hotmailcomau-opens-up-following-security-concerns.htm http://apcmag.com//hotmailcomau-opens-up-following-security-concerns.htm

NineMSN has opened up the hotmail.com.au domain, but critics say it has created a fertile field for identity fraudsters.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:25:30 +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//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm

The new ‘Raindrop’ project seeks to build the ultimate inbox, with the ability to recognise and highlight important messages which could otherwise be lost in the noise.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-watch-feeds-your-crackberry-addiction.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-watch-feeds-your-crackberry-addiction.htm

This over-sized watch uses Bluetooth to link to your BlackBerry and display incoming messages, RSS alerts and other notifications. It also tells the time.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:26:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-budget-minded-blackberry-curve-8520-kicks-off-on-vodafone.htm http://apcmag.com//new-budget-minded-blackberry-curve-8520-kicks-off-on-vodafone.htm

RIM’s BlackBerry for first-time users pares back the features to hit a more affordable pricing level, with availability this week on Vodafone’s $59/month plan.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:54:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-lands-blackberry-wanna-be-htc-snap.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-lands-blackberry-wanna-be-htc-snap.htm

HTC’s Snap boasts familiar Berry-esque design and features but starts at $100/month when paired with Telstra’s push email service.]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:48:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//commonwealth-bank-targeted-in-massive-phishing-scam.htm http://apcmag.com//commonwealth-bank-targeted-in-massive-phishing-scam.htm

A phishing scam has reached new levels with Commonwealth Bank customers targeted by fake call centres.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:23:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm

Google admits customers are getting sick of everything being in perpetual beta.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gmail-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-hotmail-and-yahoo.htm http://apcmag.com//gmail-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-hotmail-and-yahoo.htm

New Gmail accounts gain an Import option to smooth the transition from competing Webmail services. Also now available: managing tasks in Calendar and Google searching inside Gmail.]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//blackberry-to-get-live-collaboration-for-chat-calendars-contacts-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-to-get-live-collaboration-for-chat-calendars-contacts-and-more.htm

Rumoured BlackBerry groupware app will include shared calendar, photos, contacts, GPS-based locations – and group messages?]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:20:32 +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//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm

When APC gets the latest smartphone we don't just have a cursory play with it. We give it a thorough roasting, a grilling, a pounding with our thumbs... heck, a few flecks of spittle may even land on the device. Here's our in-depth review of the Australian HTC Dream.]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:16:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobileme-be-gone-google-sync-comes-to-the-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//mobileme-be-gone-google-sync-comes-to-the-iphone.htm

Google Sync now supports iPhone, Windows Mobile and other devices that support SyncML.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm

It's taken more than 18 months in development, but Google is finally rolling out an offline mode for Gmail that lets you work with your email while you're not connected to the net.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//obama_fights_to_keep_his_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//obama_fights_to_keep_his_blackberry.htm

He may be the most powerful man in the world, but even the President-elect has to argue with IT policies in his workplace. He's fighting hard to keep his Blackberry.]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:26:31 +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//google_introduces_video_chat_for_gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//google_introduces_video_chat_for_gmail.htm

Gmail continues to push the barriers with Gmail, today releasing video and audio support to Gmail chat.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:48:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//set_up_push_email_on_the_iphone_with_any_email_address.htm http://apcmag.com//set_up_push_email_on_the_iphone_with_any_email_address.htm

With the release of iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 software, millions of iPhone owners have suddenly been given access to push email. But setting it up can be a little challenging.]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hotmails_many_ways_of_closing_your_mail_account.htm http://apcmag.com//hotmails_many_ways_of_closing_your_mail_account.htm

What do you do when you try to open your Windows Live Hotmail account – as you have every day for several years – and find it's been deleted, along with all emails and contacts?]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//spam_king_escapes_from_prison.htm http://apcmag.com//spam_king_escapes_from_prison.htm

Police have yet to recapture convicted spam sender Edward “Eddie” Davidson, who absconded on the weekend after serving less than two months of a 21 month sentence.]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:46:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nsw_government_chooses_gmail_over_ms_exchange.htm http://apcmag.com//nsw_government_chooses_gmail_over_ms_exchange.htm

The NSW Department of Education makes a bold move and chooses Gmail over Exchange for 1.5 million students.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_fights_gmail_in_the_workplace.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_fights_gmail_in_the_workplace.htm

Resist the temptation to dump your skimpy work Outlook mailbox for Gmail -- Microsoft is promising multi-gig mailboxes in Exchange 2007.]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:28:00 +1000