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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//windows-7-rc-users-come-in-your-time-is-almost-up.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-rc-users-come-in-your-time-is-almost-up.htm

PC users still kicking back with their free copy of Windows 7 (aka the Release Candidate) now have a month left to play until they need to up (or down) grade]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:53:50 +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//its-not-a-fiddle-nero-lite-really-is-free.htm http://apcmag.com//its-not-a-fiddle-nero-lite-really-is-free.htm

Nero's long-lived disc-burning/content-creating/platter-spinning DVD tool has been stripped back, with the latest Lite version available for free.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:27:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-gets-free-ad-supported-starter-edition.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-gets-free-ad-supported-starter-edition.htm

The new Office 2010 Starter Edition will be free forever, pledges Microsoft, as long as you can put up with advertisements running in cut-down versions of Word and Excel.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//test-your-windows-7-beta-in-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//test-your-windows-7-beta-in-linux.htm

Older virtualization software made it possible to test-run Linux in Windows, but now, it's also possible to do it the other way around.]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm http://apcmag.com//free-netbooks-linux-can-make-that-happen-faster.htm

Telcos are starting to think about the money that can be made from giving away "free" netbooks with mobile broadband services -- and Linux is helping make this a reality.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm

Twitter is a great application but a rubbish site, and most Twitter apps look like spreadsheets. That is until Blu came along.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//give-xp-a-windows-7-make-over.htm http://apcmag.com//give-xp-a-windows-7-make-over.htm

The Windows 7 Transformation Pack gives XP a top-to-tail interfacelift with a fresh yet familiar result...]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 22:59:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flashrom-fast-approaching-a-version-10.htm http://apcmag.com//flashrom-fast-approaching-a-version-10.htm

No more dirty DOS bootdisks need touch your pristine Linux box, now that a new Linux app FlashROM is on the verge of release.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 15:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-2629-was-developed-by-the-most-number-of-contributors.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-2629-was-developed-by-the-most-number-of-contributors.htm

Record breaking Linux 2.6.29 was developed by the most number of contributors.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 +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//doubletwist-is-only-half-baked.htm http://apcmag.com//doubletwist-is-only-half-baked.htm

Some people have hailed doubleTwist as "possibly the world's best media player", with promise to break the iTunes monopoly.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:12:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-users-get-free-wifi-at-starbucks.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-users-get-free-wifi-at-starbucks.htm

You'll come for the WiFi, but you'll stay for the coffee. iiNet Starbucks. At least, that's how the advertising jingle could go.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:32:33 +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//nokia-to-offer-all-you-can-download-of-10-million-songs.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-to-offer-all-you-can-download-of-10-million-songs.htm

Nokia has an unbelievably appealing offer coming up: unlimited downloads (to keep) from a library of over four million songs with a Nokia phone purchase.]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:45:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_beta_1_get_it_this_saturday.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_beta_1_get_it_this_saturday.htm

Here's how to get the official Beta 1 of Windows 7, free of charge and legally!]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telcos_slash_mobile_broadband_prices_in_time_for_christmas.htm http://apcmag.com//telcos_slash_mobile_broadband_prices_in_time_for_christmas.htm

As Christmas fast approaches some telcos have taken the opportunity to make substantial cuts to their on mobile broadband offerings. They've also rejigged iPhone pricing too.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//freebies_retailers_desperate_to_move_lcd_tvs.htm http://apcmag.com//freebies_retailers_desperate_to_move_lcd_tvs.htm

And would you like a free notebook, Wii, second TV or holiday with your HDTV, sir?]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:35:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm

Love or loathe Microsoft, you've gotta admit they're persistent and willing to try anything to get people hooked.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//quick_download_crossover_for_mac_and_linux_free.htm http://apcmag.com//quick_download_crossover_for_mac_and_linux_free.htm

Ever wanted to try CrossOver, software that lets you run Windows apps on your Mac or Linux box without running Windows? Well, if you're quick, you can download it for free.]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:46:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_sync_outlook_with_google_calendar.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_sync_outlook_with_google_calendar.htm

Have you ever wished that syncing your home calendar to your work calendar and vice-versa was easy? Now you can with free Google Calendar Sync.]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:03:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//two_linux_remote_desktop_apps_freed_from_their_commercial_overlords.htm http://apcmag.com//two_linux_remote_desktop_apps_freed_from_their_commercial_overlords.htm

You've got to love it when yesterday's capitalist pig-dog commercial software becomes today's pure, virtuous, free, open-source tool. Two powerful remote desktop systems for Linux have just been given the open-source treatment.]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:54:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seashore_os_xs_missing_image_app.htm http://apcmag.com//seashore_os_xs_missing_image_app.htm

Ever gone looking for the basic image retouching app in OS X? It isn't there. The Seashore Project, an open-source image editor, sits somewhere between Microsoft Paint and Photoshop and plugs the gap nicely. And of course, it's free.]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:53:39 +1000