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A speedy broadband router with excellent firmware.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:33:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear-d6300-80211ac-modem-router-review.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear-d6300-80211ac-modem-router-review.htm

Superfast, and ADSL and NBN-ready. What more do you need?]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:56:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys-ea6500-80211ac-router-review.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys-ea6500-80211ac-router-review.htm

Crazy fast and highly capable.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:34:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-patent-has-turned-csiro-money-mad.htm http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-patent-has-turned-csiro-money-mad.htm

opinion | There's a good case to be made that Australia's peak science body is turning into a patent troll.]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:55:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//3g-options-for-the-wi-fi-ipad.htm

If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-rejects-wireless-sync-app-for-iphone-and-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-rejects-wireless-sync-app-for-iphone-and-ipad.htm

Apple has slapped down the Wi-Fi Sync app which would let users sync their iPhone and iPad to a Mac via wireless, so the developer is now selling it direct to the jailbreak set...]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm

If you’re nominally running a small business – even as a sole trader – you’ve got just two weeks to pick up a new PC or associated hardware and claim a 50% tax rebate.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:18:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-direct-to-link-gadgets-via-direct-ad-hoc-wireless.htm http://apcmag.com//wi-fi-direct-to-link-gadgets-via-direct-ad-hoc-wireless.htm

A new WI-Fi spec due in 2010 will allow devices such as cameras, laptops and photo frames to create instant peer-to-peer wireless connections.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:15:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//csiro-rakes-in-200m-from-wi-fi-patent.htm http://apcmag.com//csiro-rakes-in-200m-from-wi-fi-patent.htm

It’s payday for Australia’s peak science body, which yesterday reported a $200m boost to its coffers based on royalty payments for its work on the 802.11 wireless standard.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:08:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples-secret-new-ipod-touch-has-unactivated-fm-radio-and-80211n-hardware.htm http://apcmag.com//apples-secret-new-ipod-touch-has-unactivated-fm-radio-and-80211n-hardware.htm

The new iPod Touch unveilled last week disappointingly lacks a video camera but it’s got an FM receiver, FM transmitter and 5GHz 802.11n wireless hidden under the hood...]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//police-go-on-patrol-for-open-wi-fi-networks.htm http://apcmag.com//police-go-on-patrol-for-open-wi-fi-networks.htm

Queensland Police will soon add unprotected wireless networks to the Sunshine State’s ‘most wanted’ list.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:15:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//csiro-could-scoop-billions-from-wi-fi-patent.htm http://apcmag.com//csiro-could-scoop-billions-from-wi-fi-patent.htm

A 15-year old CSIRO patent on wireless LAN technology could rake in billions of dollars in ongoing loyalties from the likes of Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Toshiba and even Nintendo]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:03:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dual-mode-bluetooth-30-to-boost-data-speeds-and-battery-life.htm http://apcmag.com//dual-mode-bluetooth-30-to-boost-data-speeds-and-battery-life.htm

Set to debut this month the next-gen Bluetooth standard will allow devices to automatically switch between low-power and high-speed modes, and even gets friendly with Wi-Fi.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:53:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linksys_launches_linuxbased_home_media_server_wireless_streaming_audio_system.htm http://apcmag.com//linksys_launches_linuxbased_home_media_server_wireless_streaming_audio_system.htm

Linksys is kick-starting the digital home market with some new high-tech wireless home entertainment gear -- based around Linux.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//centrino_2_notebooks_to_get_personal_wifi.htm http://apcmag.com//centrino_2_notebooks_to_get_personal_wifi.htm

Intel launches ‘My WiFi’ personal area networking for new Centrino 2 notebooks to create direct connections to Wi-Fi printers, smartphones, projectors and even other notebooks]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_to_add_wifi_personal_area_networking_to_centrino_2.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_to_add_wifi_personal_area_networking_to_centrino_2.htm

New ‘Cliffside’ technology supports simultaneous simple Bluetooth-style connection to multiple devices within a three metre radius.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//epson_eb1735w_data_projector.htm http://apcmag.com//epson_eb1735w_data_projector.htm

Priced at the business end of the market, this projector ticks all the boxes, with all the features a presenter needs.]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dualband_wifi_ready_to_roll.htm http://apcmag.com//dualband_wifi_ready_to_roll.htm

New routers capable of simultaneously running 2.4GHz and 5GHz weave separate data and ‘entertainment’ wireless networks around the home]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +1000