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//wd-sentinel-dx4000-4tb-server-review.htm http://apcmag.com//wd-sentinel-dx4000-4tb-server-review.htm

A win in storage space, but that's all.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:59:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm

This media transcoding workhorse lacks storage.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//affordable-servers-for-home-or-office.htm http://apcmag.com//affordable-servers-for-home-or-office.htm

Small servers have crashed in price over the last few years and often deliver more power and flexibility than similarly-priced NAS boxes. ]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:43:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n40l-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-proliant-microserver-g7-n40l-review.htm

It doesn’t get any cheaper than this.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:16:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-ac100-2tb-home-server-review.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-ac100-2tb-home-server-review.htm

Don’t let this server’s diminutive size fool you.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:11:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ato-the-ipad-can-be-claimed-as-a-tax-deduction.htm http://apcmag.com//ato-the-ipad-can-be-claimed-as-a-tax-deduction.htm

The Australian Tax Office says that the iPad is equivalent to a laptop for taxation purposes and is eligible for a refund of up to $750 under the Education Tax Refund scheme.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-public-preview-of-windows-home-server-20.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-public-preview-of-windows-home-server-20.htm

Now available for download, Microsoft’s second-edition home server OS moves to a 64-bit platform and sports remote media streaming over the Web plus a streamlined UI.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//your-next-tv-will-it-run-android-or-windows.htm http://apcmag.com//your-next-tv-will-it-run-android-or-windows.htm

Microsoft releases its stripped-down Windows 7 Embedded edition to run TV sets and set-top boxes, while Samsung talks up ‘Google TVs’ powered by Android. Get ready for the TV OS...]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-new-atom-platform-for-home-servers.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-new-atom-platform-for-home-servers.htm

Intel’s newest platform for the Atom aims to make it the chip of choice for home server manufacturers.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +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//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm

No, it’s not called the EeeServer... but Asus will be happy if the TS Mini home server enjoys even a fraction of the success of its Atom-powered EeeSiblings. ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-power-pack-3-update-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-power-pack-3-update-next-week.htm

Got Windows 7 on your PCs and a Windows Home Server box sitting in the corner? Then you’ll want to grab the Power Pack 3 update as soon as it’s released next week.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-family-pack-for-australia-is-a-possibility-concedes-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-family-pack-for-australia-is-a-possibility-concedes-microsoft.htm

Microsoft Australia’s Windows 7 chief responds to consumer anger over its decision not to offer the discount three-licence Windows 7 Family Pack available in other countries.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:37:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm

Acer’s cute’n’compact Aspire easyStore AH340 Windows Home Server box gets a local launch in early 2010.]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hps-windows-home-server-systems-finally-reach-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//hps-windows-home-server-systems-finally-reach-australia.htm

Just in time for tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch, HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server boxes touch down – starting with a nimble 1TB Atom system for $599.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear-unveils-new-399-home-nas-box.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear-unveils-new-399-home-nas-box.htm

The two-bay Stora takes aim at home media collections with centralised storage, backup, local sharing and remote access.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:18:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-hps-third-gen-windows-home-server-box-headed-for-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//is-hps-third-gen-windows-home-server-box-headed-for-australia.htm

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-ready-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-home-server-gets-ready-for-windows-7.htm

The newly-released ‘Power Pack 3’ beta for Windows Home Server adds support for Windows 7 libraries and other features of the forthcoming OS, as well as better backup for netbooks.]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:02:37 +1000