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The BitTorrent protocol lets you find and download massive (and small) files from the internet – here’s how to do it and where to get legal torrents.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-blu-ray-discs.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-blu-ray-discs.htm

Ripping Blu-rays is not as straightforward or commonplace as ripping DVDs or CDs, but don't let that stop you repurposing your HD content.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:23:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-dvds.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-dvds.htm

You’ll find no shortage of commercial one-click solutions for ripping DVDs to your hard drive, but there are also free options. ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-audio-from-cds.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-ripping-audio-from-cds.htm

Ripping an audio CD seems straightforward, but here we show you how to get the highest quality, error-free rips.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-recording-from-lp-or-cassette.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-recording-from-lp-or-cassette.htm

Want to transfer those remaining LPs to digital format? Sound-editing expert Mike Le Voi shows how to do it and and maintain the highest quality. ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-foxtel.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-foxtel.htm

There’s no need to worry about losing your Foxtel shows if you fill your iQ hard drive or want to cancel your subscription at some point in the future.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-free-to-air-tv.htm

VHS may be obsolete, but the desire to have a copy of your favourite TV show is still alive and kicking — especially now there are so many ways to play that video content back.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-audio-streams.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-audio-streams.htm

How to capture internet radio streams and music from music subscription sites so you can play it whenever you want.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-overseas-content.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-overseas-content.htm

Aussies may get a decent selection of streaming video options, but our US friends across the pond have it far better.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-youtube-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-copying-youtube-videos.htm

Most people associate YouTube with funny video clips of cats barking or the latest Rebecca Black-style viral sensation, but there’s a lot more quality content than you may realise.]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:51:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-view-copy-streaming-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-view-copy-streaming-videos.htm

When you stream a video, you actually download it. Here, we show you how to keep it.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:26:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-keep-movies-music-forever.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-keep-movies-music-forever.htm

Over the next two weeks, Jenneth Orantia and Mike Le Voi will show you how to (legally) copy, rip or download virtually any form of media so you can enjoy it permanently.]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:28:11 +1000