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//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//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//seo-masterclass-the-essential-seo-toolkit.htm http://apcmag.com//seo-masterclass-the-essential-seo-toolkit.htm

One of Australia's leading SEO experts, Ash Nallawalla examines the tools that can help your site perform better in search engine results.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:25:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe-releases-major-flash-preview-codename-square.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-releases-major-flash-preview-codename-square.htm

Adobe has released a new preview version of Flash which it says provides big performance boosts.]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:35:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//diagnosing-a-sick-ranking.htm http://apcmag.com//diagnosing-a-sick-ranking.htm

Our popular SEO & Web marketing masterclass is back! One of Australia's leading SEO experts, Ash Nallawalla, tells you what to do if your site's Google ranking drops.]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm

A beta version of IE 9 is now available, with some nifty new features like being able to easily add sites to your taskbar.]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-news-gets-a-new-look.htm http://apcmag.com//google-news-gets-a-new-look.htm

Google is testing a blog-style makeover for its Google News aggregator service which includes more ways to share stories via social networks.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:15:00 +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//would-you-pay-150-per-day-to-read-a-newspaper-online.htm http://apcmag.com//would-you-pay-150-per-day-to-read-a-newspaper-online.htm

Rupert Murdoch’s move to charge readers to access the Web sites of two London newspapers gives a hint of what could be headed our way...]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:46:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optimising-blogs-forums-images-and-search.htm http://apcmag.com//optimising-blogs-forums-images-and-search.htm

One of Australia's leading SEO and web marketing experts, Ash Nallawalla, explains how you can optimise your Web 2.0 blogs, forums, images and search results.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:58:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//social-media-optimisation.htm http://apcmag.com//social-media-optimisation.htm

One of Australia's leading search engine optimisation and web marketing experts, Ash Nallawalla, explains how to get SEO benefits from social media.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:32:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm

World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm

Flash is coming to the iPhone, but it's no thanks to Adobe or Apple. It's thanks to Gordon.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//web-creator-berners-lee-sorry-about-those-slashes.htm http://apcmag.com//web-creator-berners-lee-sorry-about-those-slashes.htm

Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, but says he got it wrong when he put the // in front of the ‘www’.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:43:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm

New Facebook Lite isn’t quite so ‘in your face’ – it’s a leaner, cleaner and dare we say more Twitter-esque look without the overload of apps, ads and other distractions.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:50:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-googlism-the-new-religion.htm http://apcmag.com//is-googlism-the-new-religion.htm

The Church Of Google suggests the super-powered search engine is a man-made God, with more evidence in favour of its divinity than for “other more traditional gods”.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:48:12 +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//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm

Google has announced via a blog post that it is working on "Chrome OS", an OS designed to take Linux on the desktop mainstream.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm

Testing reveals the iPhone 3.0 OS update alone delivers a 3x Javascript browsing boost to the iPhone 3G, while other tweaks to the 3GS provide an additional 3x kick on top of that.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-get-twitter-style-usernames.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-get-twitter-style-usernames.htm

From 2pm this Saturday Facebook users will be able to register a username which will become their profile’s Web address. ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:40:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-launch-new-aussie-search-engine-at-bingcomau.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-launch-new-aussie-search-engine-at-bingcomau.htm

Microsoft’s all-new ‘Kumo’ search engine, which replaces Live Search, will be branded as Bing and launched in Australia this week at bing.com.au]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 07:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm

The new Web browser is not only much faster, it finally gets form auto-fill and a full-screen mode. Hurrah!]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 00:04:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheeseburger-powers-15000-google-searches.htm http://apcmag.com//cheeseburger-powers-15000-google-searches.htm

It's so wrong, and yet, so right. Just one cheeky little cheeseburger can power 15,000 of your toughest Google searches.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm

Firefox is poised to get core software features that will allow it to make full use of multicore CPUs for faster performance.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-you-swing-on-microsofts-vine.htm http://apcmag.com//will-you-swing-on-microsofts-vine.htm

Banish those dirty thoughts! It's a new Twitter-competitor from Microsoft.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 11:48:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//global-warming-to-sink-tv-and-to-domain-names.htm http://apcmag.com//global-warming-to-sink-tv-and-to-domain-names.htm

The highly-prized .tv domain name could be headed for extinction if tiny island and .tv host nation Tuvalu disappears beneath rising ocean waters.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 +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//fennec-reaches-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//fennec-reaches-beta.htm

Mozilla has launched a Firefox-like browser for use on mobile phones.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-users-outraged-by-redesign-.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-users-outraged-by-redesign-.htm

Users are outraged by the Facebook redesign and Facebook doesn't really care.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm

Facebook Connect for the iPhone could open a wealth of possibilities for developers.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ceo-promises-new-ebay.htm http://apcmag.com//ceo-promises-new-ebay.htm

Executives at eBay are shifting their focus away from ordinary people selling their used goods. ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm

Via its own research Microsoft has determined that its Internet Explorer 8 browser (expected to launch next week) is faster than both Google’s Chrome 1.0 and Firefox 3.0.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linuxcom-is-now-owned-by-linux-foundation.htm http://apcmag.com//linuxcom-is-now-owned-by-linux-foundation.htm

From the what in the wierd files... if Linux.com used to be your key source of Linux news, you'll need to go elsewhere now.]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm

Apple has unexpectedly dropped Safari 4 beta as a free download, and the main selling point is "fast" ... oh, and a lot of "stunning" new eye-candy in true Apple style.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:07:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3_inq.htm http://apcmag.com//3_inq.htm

More communications options than your typical phone. Stay in touch.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +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//whats_behind_sol_trujillos_kind_wikipedia_entry.htm http://apcmag.com//whats_behind_sol_trujillos_kind_wikipedia_entry.htm

Britney Spears' Wikipedia entry gets edited multiple times a day. Telstra boss Sol Trujillo's has been essentially untouched for six months. What's Sol's secret?]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:33:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wikipedia_readies_for_print_encyclopedia_sales.htm http://apcmag.com//wikipedia_readies_for_print_encyclopedia_sales.htm

Wikipedia is likely to start offering print books of its most popular articles, as the Wikimedia Foundation explores ways to diversify its funding and increase its reach.]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:57:58 +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//mobile_firefox_targeting_nokia.htm http://apcmag.com//mobile_firefox_targeting_nokia.htm

Ambitious plans will see Firefox mobile ported to Symbian Smartphones, possibly by as early as April next year.]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rank_it_yourself_google_rolls_out_searchwiki.htm http://apcmag.com//rank_it_yourself_google_rolls_out_searchwiki.htm

Google is letting Australians vote on search results with a new feature being introduced called SearchWiki.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:52:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm

A release candidate for Microsoft's browser is due in early 2009, which suggests that Windows 7 could also hit the decks by the end of the year.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:00 +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//top_5_reasons_to_fight_government_isp_filtering.htm http://apcmag.com//top_5_reasons_to_fight_government_isp_filtering.htm

Hey, Senator "cleanfeed" Conroy, listen up!]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:11:08 +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//shopping.htm http://apcmag.com//shopping.htm

Price comparison sites give consumers the edge in the retail war]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//opteron_faster_than_intel_xeon_for_web_servers.htm http://apcmag.com//opteron_faster_than_intel_xeon_for_web_servers.htm

In a result which will cause arch-rival Intel much anguish, AMD has taken pole position in the key web serving speed benchmark.]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_future_of_linux_what_it_means_for_wikipedia.htm http://apcmag.com//the_future_of_linux_what_it_means_for_wikipedia.htm

With 2,000 lines of code being added every single day, any lingering suggestion that Linux might suffer from a lack of support is clearly insane. But what lessons can the open-source OS teach its somewhat younger encyclopaedic cousin, Wikipedia?]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:47:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_spreadsheet_adds_missing_features_nearing_a_usable_state.htm http://apcmag.com//google_spreadsheet_adds_missing_features_nearing_a_usable_state.htm

If you tried Google Docs and Spreadsheets a while back and concluded it's no replacement for Microsoft Office, take another look. Google has just added a wave of new features.]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:50 +1000