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-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm http://apcmag.com//how-all-in-one-pcs-are-designed.htm

To get an inside look at the all-in-one PC production process, we spoke with Sam CT Chen, Acer's Design Manager, who gave us the lowdown on designing this unique form factor.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe-navigating-apples-flash-blockade.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-navigating-apples-flash-blockade.htm

The stoush between Apple and Adobe over Flash has been running for years, but Adobe developer evangelist Paul Trani is just focused on one thing: building great content.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm

The Adobe CS 5.5 Roadshow is currently underway in Australia. We caught up with Adobe's Principal Evangelist, industry veteran Greg Rewis, to discuss the latest evolution of CS.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:57:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-look-for-googlecomau-looks-a-bit-like-bing.htm http://apcmag.com//new-look-for-googlecomau-looks-a-bit-like-bing.htm

Google Australia rolled out its revamped and slightly Bing-like search results page overnight, and in the process dumped the up-front option to search only ‘Australian sites’.]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 07:34:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-adds-baseball-logos-and-nail-polish-colors-to-design-studio.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-adds-baseball-logos-and-nail-polish-colors-to-design-studio.htm

Hey what is that colour called on your notebook? "I'm not a Waitress..." Ummm... I know... I just wondered what the color was called...!]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-adamo-xps.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-adamo-xps.htm

At 9.99mm thin, and on sale this week for US$2,000, Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS takes it to Apple in the “world’s thinnest notebook” stakes.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:34:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-n310-netbook-with-love-it-or-loath-it-styling.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-n310-netbook-with-love-it-or-loath-it-styling.htm

Who says netbooks all look alike? Samsung’s N310 certainly doesn’t, thanks to the handiwork of Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:04:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-streamlined-chrome-style-ui-for-firefox-4.htm http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-streamlined-chrome-style-ui-for-firefox-4.htm

Official mockups of Firefox 4 reveal hints of a streamlined UI similar to Google’s Chrome browser in what Mozilla calls a ‘Tabs-on-Top’ design concept.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:14:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-new-firefox-ui-for-windows.htm http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-new-firefox-ui-for-windows.htm

The Firefox team is tinkering with the browser’s Windows UI ahead of next year’s 5.7 update. These screenshots give you a first look at their ideas for the redesign...]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:59:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-now-easier-to-open.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-now-easier-to-open.htm

Microsoft has added another bullet point its brag list of Great Things in Windows 7 – the redesigned box containing the OS can be opened without needing an instruction sheet!]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:33:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-unveils-new-artist-edition-notebook-for-back-to-school.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-unveils-new-artist-edition-notebook-for-back-to-school.htm

HP's Artist Edition notebook sports yet more hip, generation XYZ artwork for the kids of tomorrow. ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dells-mini-10-netbook-gets-tv-tuner-inside-coloured-cases-outside.htm http://apcmag.com//dells-mini-10-netbook-gets-tv-tuner-inside-coloured-cases-outside.htm

Dell’s Inspiron Mini 10 netbook has just sprouted a few extra options. It's a shame they’re just not the ones we really wanted to see...]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-stacks-eee-netbook-deck-with-new-model.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-stacks-eee-netbook-deck-with-new-model.htm

New Asus Eee 1002HAE netbook offers sexy colors and aluminum clad beauty.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 08:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-adds-new-designs-to-design-studio.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-adds-new-designs-to-design-studio.htm

Dell will be offering access to its Design Studio globally starting in December.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 13:40:00 +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//apple-mac-folder-interesting-concept.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-mac-folder-interesting-concept.htm

If you're like me you're always eager to see just how interesting different Mac concepts can be. This, is quite possibly one of my favorite. ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bmw-designworksusa-builds-thermaltake-an-odd-pc-case.htm http://apcmag.com//bmw-designworksusa-builds-thermaltake-an-odd-pc-case.htm

ThermalTake Level 10 -- the PC case that architect Frank Lloyd Wright would have approved of.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-z-series-workstations-offer-performance-and-sex-appeal-vostro-owners-weep.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-z-series-workstations-offer-performance-and-sex-appeal-vostro-owners-weep.htm

But are they sexy, or just plain ugly? The tech world seems to be in disagreement.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-bright-budget-friendly-inspiron-desktops.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-bright-budget-friendly-inspiron-desktops.htm

New Inspiron mini-tower and slim slab desktops get a fresh look, colourful faceplates and ramp up to Core 2 Duo at the entry-level.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:26:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-kitchen-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-kitchen-pc.htm

It slices, it dices, it cooks, it washes. Actually it doesn't, but Dell still thinks its new iMac competitor is perfect for the kitchen. Um, ok. ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:52:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//12_computers_for_developing_world_based_on_original_nintendo.htm http://apcmag.com//12_computers_for_developing_world_based_on_original_nintendo.htm

Inspired by the learning power of the Apple II and other 8-bit classics, a new project aims to go back to basics in the name of truly bringing a computer to every child. ]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:03:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_hybrid_pc_downsizes_the_desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_studio_hybrid_pc_downsizes_the_desktop.htm

New $999 bookshelf-style system takes a mobile processor, wraps it in bamboo and stir-fries... no, wait...]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000