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//mozyhome-mozyfree-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//mozyhome-mozyfree-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

A solution that’s among the easiest to use.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:44:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crashplan-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//crashplan-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

More than just cloud backup.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:16:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//backblaze-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//backblaze-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

A one-click solution for no-limit full system backups.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:23:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-3gb-for-android-iphone-users-as-dropbox-makes-icloud-style-photo-backup-play.htm http://apcmag.com//free-3gb-for-android-iphone-users-as-dropbox-makes-icloud-style-photo-backup-play.htm

Ever misplaced or broken your phone and lost all the happy snaps you had stored on it? Dropbox has the answer: auto photo backup to the cloud and 3GB free storage to boot.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:02:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-grab-50gb-free-storage-for-life-with-box-for-android.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-grab-50gb-free-storage-for-life-with-box-for-android.htm

Running out of room with your paltry 2GB free space on Dropbox? Fear not. If you don't mind jumping platforms to Box on Android you can nab a humongous 50GB online for nix.]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cloud-storage-gets-personal-.htm http://apcmag.com//cloud-storage-gets-personal-.htm

Want access to all your files all the time? We explain how it can be done.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm

Is this the next big thing? The personal cloud is just like the public variety, except you're the one who's in control.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-music-set-to-let-you-share-your-song-purchases-with-friends.htm http://apcmag.com//google-music-set-to-let-you-share-your-song-purchases-with-friends.htm

In a surprise spin on what its online music competitors are offering, it's reported that Google Music will soon offer music sharing as part of its song purchase scheme.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:19:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sneak-peek-is-itunes-match-coming-soon-to-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//sneak-peek-is-itunes-match-coming-soon-to-australia.htm

The bargain-priced but controversial music-matching feature of Apple's iCloud platform is reportedly "Coming Soon" to Australia, according to accounts of Australian iTunes users. ]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:46:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm

With new areas opening up in IT and others closing, where do the new jobs lie? We look at what will be hot in 2012.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-threat-landscape-how-its-changing-and-what-it-means-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//the-threat-landscape-how-its-changing-and-what-it-means-for-you.htm

The arrival of the cloud and mobile computing has changed the rules again for staying safe. We examine how anti-malware vendors are responding.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm

Unless you've been living under the proverbial rock for the past year, you know cloud computing is the IT phrase on everybody's lips.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-teched-2011-proudly-kicks-off-australias-biggest-annual-geekfest.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-teched-2011-proudly-kicks-off-australias-biggest-annual-geekfest.htm

More than 2,500 devs and IT pros congregated on the Gold Coast yesterday for the start of Microsoft's yearly Tech.Ed conference -- and were told in no short order to seize the day.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm

No viruses. No bloatware. No complexity. Computing has suddenly got easier, because the PC made for cloud computing has arrived. This week we assess this radical new computer.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm

Despite iCloud's download-only approach to music, Apple is quietly experimenting with streaming on the iTunes Music Store, courtesy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype-you-later-phone-calls-from-gmail-finally-rolled-out-to-australia-and-internationally.htm http://apcmag.com//skype-you-later-phone-calls-from-gmail-finally-rolled-out-to-australia-and-internationally.htm

Overnight, Google expanded Google Voice's mobile and landline calling feature from within Gmail to Australian and international users.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:19:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm

The venerable Mac mini received a significant upgrade last month with latest-gen Intel Core CPUs and Thunderbolt connectivity. But one feature wasn't upgraded.]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:48:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm

Not afraid of thinking big (and acting even bigger), three Aussie university students have created a cloud storage startup service to take on Amazon.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:44:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-tablets-are-killing-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//why-tablets-are-killing-netbooks.htm

Nobody saw it coming. The tablet has become a massive hit with consumers, and Jenna Pitcher explains why it’s hurting netbook sales. ]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm

After months of speculation iCloud is here, and it's an ambitious play by Apple to integrate all aspects of your digital life (again). We take a look at the would-be Google-killer.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:20:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-businesses-small-and-large-are-being-revamped-by-the-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//how-businesses-small-and-large-are-being-revamped-by-the-cloud.htm

We take a look at the cloud computing revolution and how it’s paid off for a number of businesses who have made the switch to the new technology.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:31:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm

The search giant's manoeuvres this week with Chrome OS -- and especially the advent of Chromebooks -- indicate Google is intent on redefining the PC desktop OS as we know it.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm

Google is taking big steps into mainstream entertainment with its just-announced YouTube movie rental feature, and its Google Music service is expected to be unveiled overnight.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 17:30:18 +1000