APC - Tagged Articles - Software 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. Windows 8 tips and tricks - part 1 http://apcmag.com//windows-8-tips-and-tricks-part-1.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-tips-and-tricks-part-1.htm

What is Windows without tweaking it to your liking?]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:57:23 +1000 Master Windows 8 admin tools http://apcmag.com//master-windows-8-admin-tools.htm http://apcmag.com//master-windows-8-admin-tools.htm

Keep your PC ship-shape with Windows 8’s admin tools.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:39 +1000 Windows store vs App store & Google Play: The fight is on http://apcmag.com//windows-store-vs-app-store-google-play-the-fight-is-on.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-store-vs-app-store-google-play-the-fight-is-on.htm

Microsoft’s Windows Store is the new spectacle-faced kid on the block. But can it match or overtake the success of the Apple and Google incumbents? Ashton Mills goes shopping.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:43:08 +1000 Navigating Windows 8 http://apcmag.com//navigating-windows-8.htm http://apcmag.com//navigating-windows-8.htm

So you’ve got this new user interface formerly known as ''Metro'' in front of you. How do you use this thing? Here’s our quick guide to surviving 'Metro' and making it work for you]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:38:41 +1000 Who will Windows 8 benefit the most? http://apcmag.com//who-will-windows-8-benefit-the-most.htm http://apcmag.com//who-will-windows-8-benefit-the-most.htm

Everyone is different, but here’s APC’s take on who we think will or won’t benefit from upgrading to Windows 8.]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:06:42 +1000 Setting up Windows 8 http://apcmag.com//setting-up-windows-8.htm http://apcmag.com//setting-up-windows-8.htm

So you’ve got a new Windows 8 PC or dived into an upgrade purchase. Ashton Mills guides you through setting up Windows 8 and finding your way around the new user interface.]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:15:31 +1000 Fix8 http://apcmag.com//fix8.htm http://apcmag.com//fix8.htm

For our readers of the November issue on Windows 8, download our exclusive APC Fix8 app to reinstall the Windows Start button/menu and bypass Metro on bootup.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:46:24 +1000 Is Windows 8 for you? http://apcmag.com//is-windows-8-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//is-windows-8-for-you.htm

Is it worth your time and money? Ashton Mills asks and answers the hard question.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:51:14 +1000 Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion review - new key features worth noting http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-108-mountain-lion-review-new-key-features-worth-noting.htm http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-108-mountain-lion-review-new-key-features-worth-noting.htm

Apple boasts of over 200 new features in Mountain Lion, the latest version of its operating system for Macs. Matthew JC Powell highlights the important ones.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:32:32 +1000 Adobe Creative Cloud review http://apcmag.com//adobe-creative-cloud-review.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-creative-cloud-review.htm

Adobe sticks its head in the cloud.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:58:24 +1000 How to stream to a DLNA device http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-a-dlna-device.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-a-dlna-device.htm

DLNA stands for the fairly non-descript 'Digital Living Network Alliance' but it's a subset of UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:42:46 +1000 Crank up your server http://apcmag.com//crank-up-your-server.htm http://apcmag.com//crank-up-your-server.htm

Want to get even more out of your server? Nathan Taylor looks at 10 apps that make your home server go above and beyond.]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:19:09 +1000 How to stream video to an Android device http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-an-android-device.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-an-android-device.htm

All you need is the combination of ES File Explorer and MoboPlayer on your tablet, a shared folder of videos on your PC and you're away. Here's how.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:19:08 +1000 How to stream video to an iOS device http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-an-ios-device.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-video-to-an-ios-device.htm

Apple’s iOS platform does a lot of things really well, but one area it doesn’t rate is media streaming. But thankfully, there are a few apps now available that plug this gap.]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:56:38 +1000 BitTorrent for everyone http://apcmag.com//bittorrent-for-everyone.htm http://apcmag.com//bittorrent-for-everyone.htm

Setting up uTorrent on your server solves a lot of problems and lets you trigger downloads from anywhere so they’re ready when you need them.]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:30:00 +1000 Becoming Big Brother with iSpy http://apcmag.com//becoming-big-brother.htm http://apcmag.com//becoming-big-brother.htm

You can turn your server or PC into a serious security hub by drawing video feeds from a variety of cameras, both local and remote.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:27:00 +1000 Back up your iPhone http://apcmag.com//back-up-your-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//back-up-your-iphone.htm

Don't risk losing all the precious information and files on your phone – use one of the following techniques to back it up.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:28:32 +1000 Explaining Linux Mint 13 http://apcmag.com//explaining-linux-mint-13.htm http://apcmag.com//explaining-linux-mint-13.htm

It may be based on Ubuntu, but Linux Mint is a drastic departure for the OS. Ashton Mills explains.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:09:56 +1000 How to speed up Android downloads http://apcmag.com//how-to-speed-up-android-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-speed-up-android-downloads.htm

Ever wanted to find out how to get those fat files faster?]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:54:19 +1000 Discovering success: Australian Discovr developer David McKinney http://apcmag.com//discovering-success-australian-discovr-developer-david-mckinney.htm http://apcmag.com//discovering-success-australian-discovr-developer-david-mckinney.htm

A Perth developer bet everything (including his home) on his iPhone app succeeding, so it’s just as well that it did.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Instagram sets focus to Android with new sign-up page revealed http://apcmag.com//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm

Smash hit iOS photo-sharing app Instagram is finally turning its lens towards Android, with a new sign-up page the preliminary step towards likely bi-polar app store domination.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:51:10 +1000 The 15 best free games for your PC, just hit download! http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm http://apcmag.com//the-15-best-free-games-for-your-pc-in-every-genre.htm

It doesn't matter whether you like sims, first-person shooters, racers or strategy, our list of the best free PC games has you covered.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:30:47 +1000 The best download tools, converters, rippers, media packages and more! http://apcmag.com//downloader.htm http://apcmag.com//downloader.htm

We've rounded up the best downloaders, rippers, burners, converters and what-you-call-its in order to give you one handy repository for all your multimedia needs.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:39:52 +1000 How to stream stutter-free in Windows http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-stutter-free-in-windows.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-stutter-free-in-windows.htm

It may come as news to some, but Windows isn't always the best when it comes to real-time operations.]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:42:54 +1000 Android: How to store multiple profiles for any app http://apcmag.com//android-how-to-store-multiple-profiles-for-any-app.htm http://apcmag.com//android-how-to-store-multiple-profiles-for-any-app.htm

Create separate profiles for work and home or for two-person game stats.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:21:37 +1000 Inside the World of Dinosaurs: the Australian iPad app taking interactive education to the next level http://apcmag.com//inside-the-world-of-dinosaurs-the-australian-ipad-app-taking-interactive-education-to-the-next-level.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-the-world-of-dinosaurs-the-australian-ipad-app-taking-interactive-education-to-the-next-level.htm

Founded in 2011 with a vision to creating "cinematic-style education apps" for iOS, M5859 Studios' debut is a massive undertaking starring over 60 3D dinosaurs -- and Stephen Fry.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:03:08 +1000 Sick of Ubuntu? Take a look at Linux Mint 12 http://apcmag.com//sick-of-ubuntu-a-look-at-linux-mint-12.htm http://apcmag.com//sick-of-ubuntu-a-look-at-linux-mint-12.htm

For a number of years now Ubuntu Linux has been the poster penguin for easy-to-use Linux. But it's not the only one.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:02:43 +1000 Google speaks on Chrome for Android Beta: "Ice Cream Sandwich is the baseline" http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm

Google has released Chrome for Android Beta, adeptly tailoring its desktop browser to the mobile platform with a number of neat touches. The downside? It's Ice Cream Sandwich only.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:46 +1000 Windows 8 In Depth: Updating Windows Update http://apcmag.com//windows-8-in-depth-updating-windows-update.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-in-depth-updating-windows-update.htm

In our latest sneak peek at what's new in Windows 8, we take a look at how Microsoft is tackling that necessary evil: updating your OS.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Alternatives to Ubuntu http://apcmag.com//alternatives-to-ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//alternatives-to-ubuntu.htm

Old-school Ubuntu fans who aren't a fan of the new Unity-based direction of the operating system might find something to like in some of the official Ubuntu spin-offs.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:53:51 +1000 Windows 8 In-Depth: Inside the new File History features http://apcmag.com//windows-8-in-depth-inside-the-new-file-history-features.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-in-depth-inside-the-new-file-history-features.htm

In our continuing look at the technology driving Windows 8, we delve into how the next-gen OS handles File History.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 Evernote web & image clipping comes to Android via new Dolphin Add-ons http://apcmag.com//evernote-web-image-clipping-comes-to-android-via-new-dolphin-add-ons.htm http://apcmag.com//evernote-web-image-clipping-comes-to-android-via-new-dolphin-add-ons.htm

New Evernote and Skitch Add-ons for the Dolphin browser turn your Android smartphone into an Evernote powerhouse.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:04:43 +1000 Google's Android Developer Labs headed to Australia next week http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm

Got an Android app you want to polish up but not sure how to go about it? Android's official Developer Advocates are bringing their Labs to Sydney and Melbourne next week to help.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:54 +1000 Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Microsoft's all-new Task Manager http://apcmag.com//windows-8-memory-tricks-microsofts-all-new-task-manager.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-8-memory-tricks-microsofts-all-new-task-manager.htm

We pull apart Windows 8's Dev Preview bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step: here we look at the all-new Task Manager.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:57:19 +1000 Hands on with Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot.htm

With Mac OS X Lion on the prowl and Windows 8 just around the corner, now more than ever is the time for Linux to show it can keep up with the times.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Decoding Microsoft's free security tools http://apcmag.com//decoding-microsofts-free-security-tools.htm http://apcmag.com//decoding-microsofts-free-security-tools.htm

After all the flak Windows has received over the years about security, it's no surprise Microsoft invested in improving the Windows image from Vista through to Windows 7.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Is Windows 8 doomed to be "largely irrelevant" on the desktop? http://apcmag.com//is-windows-8-doomed-to-be-largely-irrelevant-on-the-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//is-windows-8-doomed-to-be-largely-irrelevant-on-the-desktop.htm

With its touch-friendly focus and new Metro UI, it's clear Windows 8 is Microsoft's play for the tablet market. But what's the appeal for traditional desktop users?]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:11 +1000 Apps taking over? Major 4 app stores will hit one million apps in total this week http://apcmag.com//apps-taking-over-major-4-app-stores-will-hit-one-million-apps-in-total-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//apps-taking-over-major-4-app-stores-will-hit-one-million-apps-in-total-this-week.htm

Between them the app stores for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone are on track to hit one million titles overall, with today's count reaching an astonishing 996,303 apps.]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:57:14 +1000 How to unlock your smartphone's automating potential with Tasker http://apcmag.com//how-to-unlock-your-iphones-automating-potential-with-tasker.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-unlock-your-iphones-automating-potential-with-tasker.htm

Turn your Android smartphone into a multi-tasking automated genius with the Tasker app.]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:29:08 +1000 The case for teleworking: plus Top 5 work-at-home productivity tips http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-teleworking-plus-top-5-work-at-home-productivity-tips.htm http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-teleworking-plus-top-5-work-at-home-productivity-tips.htm

Working at home is often dreamed of by jealous office colleagues, but there are real reasons why it's the way forward for progressive workplaces.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 How to set up the perfect teleworking environment http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-the-perfect-teleworking-environment.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-set-up-the-perfect-teleworking-environment.htm

Teleworking (aka working from home) is increasing fast as new technology and communications make it possible. Here's how to make the most of it.]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Best Apps for BlackBerry, October 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-october-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-october-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Best Apps for iOS, September 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-september-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-september-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 How to tweak Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal, part 3 http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-ubuntu-1104-natty-narwhal-part-3.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-ubuntu-1104-natty-narwhal-part-3.htm

Last time we covered tweaking some of Natty's new features. Now we'll round off the new install tips with some helpful programs and finishing touches.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Hands on with the first Chromebook http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm

We get hands on with Samsung’s Series 5 3G, the first Chromebook on the market and the international role model for Google's ambitious new PC landscape.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Rethinking the operating system: Chrome OS explained http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm

The heart of a Chromebook is its Chrome operating system, so what kind of experience does Chrome offer exactly?]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1000 Android increasingly got game as its entertainment platform matures http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm

While it still doesn't offer as robust a gaming market as iOS, Android's overall gaming scene is becoming increasingly sophisticated as more and more users flock to the platform.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:27:52 +1000 Best Apps for Android, September 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-september-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-september-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:09:26 +1000 Minority Report coming to the Majority: how Microsoft's pushing Kinect for Windows SDK http://apcmag.com//minority-report-coming-to-the-majority-how-microsofts-pushing-kinect-for-windows-sdk.htm http://apcmag.com//minority-report-coming-to-the-majority-how-microsofts-pushing-kinect-for-windows-sdk.htm

You can't make any money off it (yet), but Microsoft's seeking to enlist an army of developers to help them take Kinect out of the games room and into the real world.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:56:22 +1000 Microsoft still struggling to kill off Win XP, IE6 and Office 2003 http://apcmag.com//calling-time-microsofts-chris-jackson-on-retiring-win-xp-ie6-and-office-2003.htm http://apcmag.com//calling-time-microsofts-chris-jackson-on-retiring-win-xp-ie6-and-office-2003.htm

Its older products are so hard to get rid of that Microsoft has assigned a senior executive to hasten their demise. APC spoke to him at Tech.Ed Australia.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Microsoft Tech.Ed 2011 proudly kicks off Australia's biggest annual geekfest 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 Chromebook weirdness http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm

Using a Chromebook for the first time is quite disconcerting – things you take for granted aren’t there.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Best Apps for BlackBerry, August 29 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-august-29-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-august-29-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:54:28 +1000 The Chromebook: this week we assess the pros and cons 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 How to tweak Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal, part 2 http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-ubuntu-1104-natty-narwhal-part-2.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-tweak-ubuntu-1104-natty-narwhal-part-2.htm

Last time we covered the start of some essential tips for making the most of Natty Narwhal. This time we delve a little deeper with the overlay scrollbars, applets and more.]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Best Apps for iOS, August 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-august-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-august-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Best Apps for Android, August 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-august-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-august-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:13:26 +1000 Best Apps for BlackBerry, August 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-august-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-blackberry-august-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your BlackBerry with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:41:12 +1000 Aussie game developers hit top of the app charts with Stickman BMX http://apcmag.com//aussie-game-developers-hit-top-of-the-app-charts-with-stickman-bmx.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-game-developers-hit-top-of-the-app-charts-with-stickman-bmx.htm

Amidst some 500,000 apps vying for #1 on the App Store, Australia's Traction Games has cracked it again with their latest title. We caught up with them to ask: what's your secret?]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:22:39 +1000 Apple pounces with $31.99 Mac OS X Lion, the cheapest Mac OS ever? http://apcmag.com//apple-pounces-with-3199-mac-os-x-lion-the-cheapest-mac-os-ever.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-pounces-with-3199-mac-os-x-lion-the-cheapest-mac-os-ever.htm

At just $31.99, Apple's new download-only Mac OS X Lion released today (about a week behind schedule) is sure to see massive uptake.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:57:46 +1000 Will IE9 keep you from straying? http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm

With IE, Firefox and Chrome all battling it out for web supremacy, it's truly a browser's market. We check out IE9 to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:19:09 +1000 Bring it on: The Imagine Cup heads to Australia in 2012 http://apcmag.com//bring-it-on-the-imagine-cup-heads-to-australia-in-2012.htm http://apcmag.com//bring-it-on-the-imagine-cup-heads-to-australia-in-2012.htm

Last night saw the closing of the Imagine Cup 2011, with Ireland's Team Hermes winning the top prize and the hosting baton formally passed to Australia for the 2012 competition.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:33:57 +1000 Android's bane: fragmentation blues http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm

Developers and users alike are finding the many different versions of Android available on the market a pain to reckon with.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 Jeffrey Sachs challenges tech students with the “homework assignment” of a lifetime http://apcmag.com//jeffrey-sachs-challenges-tech-students-with-the-homework-assignment-of-a-lifetime.htm http://apcmag.com//jeffrey-sachs-challenges-tech-students-with-the-homework-assignment-of-a-lifetime.htm

Congratulating finalists at Microsoft's Imagine Cup, lauded economist Jeffrey Sachs took the opportunity to issue them one final tech challenge: and one that's hardly academic.]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:01:37 +1000 Ballmer on Bing's holy grail: “almost like our own little private copy of the Internet” http://apcmag.com//ballmer-on-bings-holy-grail-almost-like-our-own-little-private-copy-of-the-internet.htm http://apcmag.com//ballmer-on-bings-holy-grail-almost-like-our-own-little-private-copy-of-the-internet.htm

Welcoming some 400 students to Microsoft's Imagine Cup world finals, Steve Ballmer came clean on the rudimentary nature of today's browsers and hyped Bing's context-driven future.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:58:29 +1000 Imagination realised: Team UCEEG represents Australia on the tech world stage http://apcmag.com//imagination-realised-team-uceeg-represents-australia-on-the-tech-world-stage.htm http://apcmag.com//imagination-realised-team-uceeg-represents-australia-on-the-tech-world-stage.htm

On the eve of Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2011 worldwide finals in New York, one team from the University of Canberra is readying itself to bat for Australia in the Olympics of tech.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:23:59 +1000 Inside Natty Narwahl: the all-new Ubuntu http://apcmag.com//an-all-new-ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//an-all-new-ubuntu.htm

The latest version of Ubuntu, codenamed Natty Narwhal, isn't just another release of the iconic distribution. We take a comprehensive look at the new interface.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 If it ain't broke: QuickBooks Pro 2011/12 review http://apcmag.com//if-it-aint-broke-quickbooks-pro-201112-review.htm http://apcmag.com//if-it-aint-broke-quickbooks-pro-201112-review.htm

There's only a few days left now until the end of the financial year, but a few tweaks to our favourite small business financial software could make your life easier.]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:33:46 +1000 Mozilla hits top gear: Firefox 5 follows 4 by just 3 months http://apcmag.com//mozilla-hits-top-gear-firefox-5-follows-4-by-just-3-months.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-hits-top-gear-firefox-5-follows-4-by-just-3-months.htm

With the first offering from its new rapid-release schedule now hitting the servers (and your auto-update), Mozilla's privacy-prone Firefox 5 browser is out to silence the critics.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:54:38 +1000 Best Apps for Windows Phone, June 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-windows-phone-june-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-windows-phone-june-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Windows Phone 7 smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:56:34 +1000 Affordable photo management: Ashampoo Photo Commander 9 review http://apcmag.com//affordable-photo-management-ashampoo-photo-commander-9.htm http://apcmag.com//affordable-photo-management-ashampoo-photo-commander-9.htm

Add lustre to that unmanageable photo collection with Ashampoo's latest all-in-one digital photo tool.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:23:35 +1000 How to choose the right BitTorrent client for Linux http://apcmag.com//how-to-choose-the-right-bittorrent-client-for-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-choose-the-right-bittorrent-client-for-linux.htm

BitTorrent is a popular way to distribute content on the web — but which clients for Linux suit your needs the best?]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:56:23 +1000 Apple unveils bargain-priced Mac OS X Lion as $31.99 download-only app http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-bargain-priced-mac-os-x-lion-as-3199-download-only-app.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-unveils-bargain-priced-mac-os-x-lion-as-3199-download-only-app.htm

In a sign of the times, Apple will be distributing the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.7 aka Lion, via the Mac App Store as a digital download.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:35:39 +1000 No monkey business: MailChimp review http://apcmag.com//no-monkey-business-mailchimp-review.htm http://apcmag.com//no-monkey-business-mailchimp-review.htm

Hosted bulk emailing for newsletters and more, MailChimp could be just what you need to spread the word.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +1000 10 things to know about the evolution of Adobe's Creative Suite 5.5 http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm

The Adobe CS 5.5 Roadshow is currently underway in Australia. We caught up with Adobe's Principal Evangelist, industry veteran Greg Rewis, to discuss the latest evolution of CS.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:57:32 +1000 Best Apps for iOS, May 2011 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-may-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-iphone-may-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 09:00:00 +1000 How to develop smartphone apps for multiple platforms: 7 tips http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm

If you want to develop smartphone apps across multiple platforms and devices, how do you go about it? Here are seven top tips to keep you on track.]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 10:26:20 +1000 Smartphone development: going cross-platform http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm

We explore the difficult process of developing apps for multiple platforms. It's a lot of work, sure, but there are benefits if you dig your heels in.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 15:03:07 +1000 App stores: the future of desktop apps? http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//app-stores-the-future-of-desktop-apps.htm

There are many ways in which Apple's iPhone has fundamentally changed the tech industry, and the iTunes App Store is one of the biggest.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 09:32:36 +1000 Internet radio made easy: RadioSure 2.2 Pro review http://apcmag.com//internet-radio-made-easy-radiosure-22-pro-review.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-radio-made-easy-radiosure-22-pro-review.htm

A world of radio is just a mouseclick away, and this app makes accessing and discovering your favourite content simpler than ever.]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +1000 Geek must-have: Ninite, the essential installation service http://apcmag.com//geek-must-have-ninite-the-essential-installation-service.htm http://apcmag.com//geek-must-have-ninite-the-essential-installation-service.htm

A service called Ninite has geeks in a lather, as it takes the pain out of reinstalling free basic software on your PC or notebook.]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +1000 Free virtualisation package: VirtualBox 4.0 review http://apcmag.com//free-virtualisation-package-virtualbox-40-review.htm http://apcmag.com//free-virtualisation-package-virtualbox-40-review.htm

If you want to dip your toes into the business of running virtual machines, VirtualBox 4.0 offers a free, extensible cross-platform package.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:44:48 +1000 New-look Ubuntu 11.04 hits beta, final release within the month http://apcmag.com//new-look-ubuntu-1104-hits-beta-final-release-within-the-month.htm http://apcmag.com//new-look-ubuntu-1104-hits-beta-final-release-within-the-month.htm

The next major release for front-running Linux distribution Ubuntu hit beta last week, with 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" sporting a new default desktop in Unity.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:21:27 +1000 Speedy Firefox 4 finally out of the cage, but can it catch its prey? http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm

After interminable delays, Firefox 4 has finally been released with a slew of new features, but can the original alternative browser powerhouse catch up with IE9 and Chrome 10?]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:50 +1000 Linux to get a 10x speed boost? http://apcmag.com//linux-to-get-a-10x-speed-boost.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-to-get-a-10x-speed-boost.htm

In Linux land a single patch to the kernel isn't usually ground-breaking, but a small patch by kernel developer Mike Galbraith has even Linus Torvalds excited.]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:13:01 +1000 Internet Explorer 9 is out today, but can it contain Chrome? http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm

We check out the top new features of IE9, which, Microsoft promises, enables you to "unleash a more beautiful web".]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:09:26 +1000 Google's new Cloud Connect gently lulls MS Office users cloudwards http://apcmag.com//googles-new-cloud-connect-gently-lulls-ms-office-users-cloudwards.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-new-cloud-connect-gently-lulls-ms-office-users-cloudwards.htm

Offering a tantalising beanstalk toward cloud-based collaboration, Google's new plug-in for Microsoft Office draws users up, up and away from the desktop.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:38:42 +1000 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is out today, but do you care? http://apcmag.com//windows-7-service-pack-1-is-out-today-but-do-you-care.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-service-pack-1-is-out-today-but-do-you-care.htm

There was a time not long ago when a Service Pack release was itself an event (ie. Vista), but Microsoft's casual release of Windows 7 SP1 today shows how much times have changed.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:49 +1000 Ubuntu One: Ubuntu's cloud platform and its benefits explained http://apcmag.com//ubuntu-one-ubuntus-cloud-platform-and-its-benefits-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//ubuntu-one-ubuntus-cloud-platform-and-its-benefits-explained.htm

The money behind the world's slickest Linux distribution has to come from somewhere, and increasingly that's Canonical's online platform: Ubuntu One. But what's in it for you?]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:52:40 +1000 Ubuntu's funky new threads: 11.04 release to get Unity as default UI http://apcmag.com//ubuntus-funky-new-threads-1104-release-to-get-unity-as-default-ui.htm http://apcmag.com//ubuntus-funky-new-threads-1104-release-to-get-unity-as-default-ui.htm

It’s official: Unity will become the default desktop environment for Ubuntu 11.04. But what does this change mean for users of the world's most popular Linux distribution?]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +1000 Security question: are you running the latest version of Microsoft Security Essentials? http://apcmag.com//security-question-are-you-running-the-latest-version-of-microsoft-security-essentials.htm http://apcmag.com//security-question-are-you-running-the-latest-version-of-microsoft-security-essentials.htm

Microsoft Security Essentials turned 2.0 last week, but Microsoft has been pretty quiet on the topic, not even issuing a press release. So what's in the new version for users?]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:48:45 +1000 WWF: the world's first environmentally friendly file is born, but would you use it? http://apcmag.com//wwf-the-worlds-first-environmentally-friendly-file-is-born-but-would-you-use-it.htm http://apcmag.com//wwf-the-worlds-first-environmentally-friendly-file-is-born-but-would-you-use-it.htm

The World Wide Fund for Nature is behind a new spin on the PDF: an unprintable document format. But will the WWF's inherent limitation actually prevent it taking off with users?]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:59:42 +1000 Opinion: the new Mac App Store is a revolution how exactly? http://apcmag.com//opinion-the-new-mac-app-store-is-a-revolution-how-exactly.htm http://apcmag.com//opinion-the-new-mac-app-store-is-a-revolution-how-exactly.htm

The new Mac App Store is certain to offer a handy app marketplace for Mac users, but we're pretty sure there's nothing too ground-breaking about installing software on a computer.]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:20:44 +1000 Netbooks finally get their own app store - no more Apple and Android envy http://apcmag.com//netbooks-get-their-own-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//netbooks-get-their-own-app-store.htm

If you’ve always wished the PC world had something like Apple’s App Store or Android's Market, Intel has created the AppUp Center, with apps tailored for netbooks.]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:30:49 +1000 Govt wants to dictate the software you run on your PC http://apcmag.com//govt-wants-to-dictate-the-software-you-run-on-your-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//govt-wants-to-dictate-the-software-you-run-on-your-pc.htm

Do it, or lose your internet access, the government proposes to threaten.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +1000 Apple rejects wireless sync app for iPhone and iPad 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 Windows 7 to XP downgraders getting the boot http://apcmag.com//windows-7-to-xp-downgraders-getting-the-boot.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-to-xp-downgraders-getting-the-boot.htm

Buyers of Windows 7 will soon be unable to do the up/downgrade shuffle to Windows XP as Microsoft changes the license conditions.]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 20:32:22 +1000 ‘Product Key Cards’ are Office 2010’s hidden catch http://apcmag.com//product-key-cards-are-office-2010s-hidden-trap.htm http://apcmag.com//product-key-cards-are-office-2010s-hidden-trap.htm

Microsoft is offering substantial discounts for its disc-free Product Card Keys compared to the boxed retail editions of Office 2010, but there’s a catch for the unwary...]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00:00 +1000 Office 2010 hits RTM, ready for launch next month http://apcmag.com//office-2010-hits-rtm-ready-for-launch-next-month.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-hits-rtm-ready-for-launch-next-month.htm

Microsoft signs off the code for its next-gen Office suite, which will introduce online Web Apps in an effort to catch up to Google and co.]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 ‘Scareware’ scam bluffs BitTorrent users into paying bogus fine for violating copyright http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm http://apcmag.com//scareware-scam-bluffs-bittorrent-users-into-paying-bogus-on-the-spot-fine.htm

Malicious software scans a hard drive for .torrent files, fires up a “copyright violation alert” and stings innocent users for an on-the-spot US$4,000 fine. ]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:41:27 +1000 Adobe CS5 is (almost) here – but is it worth it? http://apcmag.com//adobe-cs5-is-almost-here-but-is-it-worth-it.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-cs5-is-almost-here-but-is-it-worth-it.htm

Adobe’s fifth-gen CS family sports new features and new apps but with single-app upgrades from $340 and full packages costing from $1,000 to $4,300, will you step up or stay put?]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 RIM releases home-grown Twitter app for BlackBerry http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-home-grown-twitter-app-for-blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-home-grown-twitter-app-for-blackberry.htm

RIM’s Twitter app for your BlackBerry is now available in public beta, with support for ‘push tweets’ just like push emails.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:02:04 +1000 iPhone OS 4.0 gets multitasking (kinda-sorta), better email http://apcmag.com//iphone-os-40-gets-multitasking-kinda-sorta-better-email.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-os-40-gets-multitasking-kinda-sorta-better-email.htm

Apple finally delivers a degree of multitasking to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in iPhone OS 4.0 – along with improved email and an online gaming service.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:04:06 +1000 Spy shots: Office 2011 for Mac revealed http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-office-2011-for-mac.htm http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-office-2011-for-mac.htm

Office 2010 for Windows hits RTM this month and the revamped Office 2011 for Mac will follow. Here’s a look at what’s in store.]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:37:58 +1000 BigPond software cripples home PCs http://apcmag.com//bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm http://apcmag.com//bigpond-software-cripples-home-pcs.htm

Something went wrong -- very wrong -- with BigPond's software on Friday, preventing PCs from booting.]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:07:16 +1000 Office 2010 to launch on May 13 for businesses, June for consumers http://apcmag.com//office-2010-to-launch-on-may-13-for-businesses-june-for-consumers.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-to-launch-on-may-13-for-businesses-june-for-consumers.htm

Microsoft signs off on its next-gen Office suite next month as Office 2010 hits RTM; business customers can grab the suite on May 13th but consumers will have to wait until June.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:12:59 +1000 Flash is coming to the iPhone, thanks to Gordon http://apcmag.com//flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-is-coming-to-the-iphone-thanks-to-gordon.htm

Flash is coming to the iPhone, but it's no thanks to Adobe or Apple. It's thanks to Gordon.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:12 +1000 Office 2010 beta released to public http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-released-to-public.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-released-to-public.htm

Microsoft has opened the floodgates for public downloads of Office 2010 Beta 2, along with its smartphone sibling Office Mobile 2010.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:12 +1000 No joke: get Nero 9 for free! 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 RIM releases BlackBerry Desktop software for Mac http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-blackberry-desktop-software-for-mac.htm http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-blackberry-desktop-software-for-mac.htm

Mac users can finally enjoy a first-class BlackBerry experience thanks to RIM’s just-released Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac OS.]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:46:47 +1000 Nero CD/DVD burner goes FREE! http://apcmag.com//nero-offers-free-cddvd-burning-app.htm http://apcmag.com//nero-offers-free-cddvd-burning-app.htm

Free version of Nero 9 has no time limits and will allow basic CD and DVD authoring.]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:55:00 +1000 Corel seeks to woo netbook fans http://apcmag.com//corel-seeks-to-woo-netbook-fans.htm http://apcmag.com//corel-seeks-to-woo-netbook-fans.htm

More than Works but less than Microsoft Office, Corel’s new Home Office suite is being pitched at netbook users and comes with the installer on a USB key.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +1000 No more Money for Microsoft http://apcmag.com//no-more-money-for-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//no-more-money-for-microsoft.htm

Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Money personal finance program, adding yet another title to Redmond’s software deadpool.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +1000 BlackBerry updates: Desktop Manager 5 launched, Messenger 5 leaked! http://apcmag.com//blackberry-updates-desktop-manager-5-launched-messenger-5-leaked.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-updates-desktop-manager-5-launched-messenger-5-leaked.htm

It could be a good weekend for refreshing your BlackBerry with the latest software for your desktop (as long as you’re running Windows) and the device itself.]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:39:38 +1000 VLC's finally out of testing stage http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm

The open-source media player that holds a master key has just turned v1 after 8 years.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:17:00 +1000 Onslaught of 18 Android phones coming http://apcmag.com//-onslaught-of-18-android-phones-coming.htm http://apcmag.com//-onslaught-of-18-android-phones-coming.htm

Google's free mobile phone OS is about to flood the market on new handsets of all shapes and sizes.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:18:00 +1000 Five years on: Google ready to end Gmail beta http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm

Google admits customers are getting sick of everything being in perpetual beta.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:15:00 +1000 Windows 7 "Touch" Pack Revealed http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-pack-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-pack-revealed.htm

Windows 7's big - but so far invisible - feature is Touch, lovingly demonstrated in all those Apple adverts. Now Microsoft is starting to ramp up the hype for the tactile OS.]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Win 7/Vista: Tweet in style on your desktop 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 Microsoft fires blanks at Windows 7 users http://apcmag.com//windows-7-dummy-updates-to-hit-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-dummy-updates-to-hit-this-week.htm

Today sees a fire-drill test of the Microsoft Windows Update system for Windows 7 RC users: there will be downloads but Windows Update will actually be firing blanks.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 Smart Installer Pack: download Windows apps automatically http://apcmag.com//smart-installer-pack.htm http://apcmag.com//smart-installer-pack.htm

Just bought a new PC? What... you're dreading downloading and installing all your favorite software?]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 20:29:00 +1000 FIRST PICS: BlackBerry App World online software store goes live http://apcmag.com//first-pics-blackberry-app-world-online-software-store-goes-live.htm http://apcmag.com//first-pics-blackberry-app-world-online-software-store-goes-live.htm

RIM’s just-launched BlackBerry App World has obvious similarities to Apple’s ground-breaking iPhone App Store, but with a few unique twists...]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:31:14 +1000 Linux Kernel 2.6.29 -- more than just a point release 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 Fennec -- Firefox for Mobiles -- reaches Beta 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 Symantec leaks credit card data http://apcmag.com//symantec-says-credit-card-data-could-have-leaked-from-india.htm http://apcmag.com//symantec-says-credit-card-data-could-have-leaked-from-india.htm

Did you buy or renew software over the phone from Symantec? Check your statements carefully -- your credit card details may have been leaked by a rogue staffer.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:20:00 +1000 Aussie Tivo users outraged over $200 fee http://apcmag.com//tivo-giving-australia-the-proverbial-slap-across-the-face-in-regards-to-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-giving-australia-the-proverbial-slap-across-the-face-in-regards-to-pricing.htm

Users are outraged over the high price of a TiVo upgrade -- that users get free in the USA.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:18:03 +1000 CAMPAIGN: Death to Internet Explorer 6 http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm

Web developers and online services lead a campaign to stamp out IE6 from the face of the planet.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:37:49 +1000 Top 5 most useful (and little known) Firefox add-ons http://apcmag.com//top-5-most-useful-and-little-known-firefox-add-ons.htm http://apcmag.com//top-5-most-useful-and-little-known-firefox-add-ons.htm

Here's your cheat sheet on the absolute best plugins for Firefox -- that you probably don't know about.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:37:29 +1000 Microsoft to drop Internet Explorer for Gazelle? http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 Exactly how cheap can computers get? http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm http://apcmag.com//exactky-how-cheap-can-computers-get.htm

How cheap can computers get before there's simply no money in making them any more?]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 Do a little dance, Steve Wozniak style http://apcmag.com//do-a-little-dance-steve-wozniak-style.htm http://apcmag.com//do-a-little-dance-steve-wozniak-style.htm

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s performance with his partner Karina Smirnoff was less than stellar according to the judges.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +1000 Yes, you can debloat Windows 7 with Microsoft's blessing http://apcmag.com//windows-7-goes-modular-and-gets-into-the-mix.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-goes-modular-and-gets-into-the-mix.htm

Microsoft has confirmed that if you want to choose all your own apps, you'll be able to uninstall nearly everything from Windows 7.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +1000 Microsoft pinching the pennies: no Blu-ray in Win 7 http://apcmag.com//no-blu-ray-native-support-in-win-7.htm http://apcmag.com//no-blu-ray-native-support-in-win-7.htm

Windows 7 won't be able to play Blu-ray movies without third-party software support.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:03:25 +1000 Sync anything to anything: ultimate iTunes replacement? 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 Ubuntu 9.10 to be named after an Australian sleepy marsupial http://apcmag.com//ubuntu-910-to-be-named-after-a-sleepy-marsupial.htm http://apcmag.com//ubuntu-910-to-be-named-after-a-sleepy-marsupial.htm

Past versions of Ubuntu have been given names such as “Hoary Hedgehog” and “Feisty Fawn” but the next release will be given a distinctly Australian name. ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +1000 Windows 7 should get an iTunes-like app store http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-take-the-app-store-route.htm http://apcmag.com//will-windows-7-take-the-app-store-route.htm

If Microsoft can open bricks and mortar stores, why not build one in to every copy of Windows 7?]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1000 Apple releases Safari 4 beta: more eye candy 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 Will Windows Mobile 6.5 measure up to iPhone? http://apcmag.com//Microsoft_readies_Windows_Mobile_65_and_app_store.htm http://apcmag.com//Microsoft_readies_Windows_Mobile_65_and_app_store.htm

Redmond’s oft-criticised smartphone OS gets a make-over before Windows 7 arrives, while Microsoft is also set to announce a Windows Mobile app store and Mobile Me-style service. ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +1000 HOW TO: Install IE6 on Vista/Windows 7 http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm

Does your workplace require you to keep running IE6 despite the fact that you, um, accidentally upgraded to IE7? Here's how to install IE6 on Vista (or Windows 2000/XP) and run it alongside IE7.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Skype heading to iPhone, Android, Blackberry http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm

The new Mac and Android versions announced this week are just the tip of the iceberg: Skype has a lot more on its schedule for the year.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +1000 Apple: death of DRM; FaceBook integration with iPhoto http://apcmag.com//apple_death_of_drm.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_death_of_drm.htm

Today's Steve Jobs-less MacWorld keynote wasn't a blockbuster, but was instead filled with lots of bite-sized surprises.]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:05:27 +1000 Seven things all iPhone apps need http://apcmag.com//seven_things_all_iphone_apps_need.htm http://apcmag.com//seven_things_all_iphone_apps_need.htm

Thinking of making an iPod or iPhone app? Here's a list of things that will make it a success.]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize Ubuntu on Vista http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_vista.htm

Want to virtualize Ubuntu on top of Windows Vista for free? Check out our step-by-step tutorial!]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize Ubuntu on XP http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_ubuntu_on_xp.htm

Virtualize Ubuntu on top of Windows XP without spending a cent, with our step-by-step tutorial.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize Vista on Ubuntu http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_ubuntu.htm

Want to get Vista up and running on your Ubuntu system? Find out how with our step-by-step tutorial.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize Vista on XP http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_vista_on_xp.htm

Want to check out Vista without migrating off XP? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial is the answer.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize XP on Ubuntu http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_ubuntu.htm

Need to get Windows XP up and running on Ubuntu? Our step-by-step tutorial covers all you need to know.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 How to virtualize XP on Vista http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_virtualize_xp_on_vista.htm

Need to keep XP running on your Vista system? Virtualization is the key and our step-by-step tutorial will get you there.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +1000 OS X 10.5.6: what's inside this whopping update http://apcmag.com//apple_updates_105_now_push_actually_means_push.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_updates_105_now_push_actually_means_push.htm

The latest update to Leopard, 10.5.6 includes lots of changes including better MobileMe 'push' support to improvements to the performance and reliability of Chess.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:00:00 +1000 Microsoft Live Mesh comes to the Mac http://apcmag.com//live_mesh_comes_to_the_mac.htm http://apcmag.com//live_mesh_comes_to_the_mac.htm

Live Mesh, Microsoft's file sync technology has come to the Mac, but you'll need to be running the latest version of 10.5, and be comfortable using a Windows UI to use it.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +1000 ROUND UP: Top 10 apps for Aussie iPhones http://apcmag.com//round_up_ten_apps_for_aussie_iphone_users.htm http://apcmag.com//round_up_ten_apps_for_aussie_iphone_users.htm

We've made a list of the ten best iPhone apps developed by Aussies for Aussies.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +1000 "Beauty machine" can make you sexier http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm

Ever wished you looked a bit more like Brad Pitt or Scarlet Johansson? New software is the answer. PLUS: what Kevin Rudd & Julia Gillard look like run through the machine]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:58:36 +1000 Microsoft: c'mon bro, your first taste is free... 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 Microsoft’s Google Apps killer – Office 14 with web apps http://apcmag.com//microsofts_google_apps_killer__office_14_with_web_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts_google_apps_killer__office_14_with_web_apps.htm

Microsoft has unveiled its next-generation Office. Version 14 will have web-based versions too, in a clear move to tackle Google Docs.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:52:47 +1000 Google squeezes Earth into the iPhone http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm

Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch lets you carry the globe around in your pocket. But while the Earth has been around for billions of years, this app hasn't, and it shows.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +1000 QUICK! Get CrossOver for Mac and Linux free 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 RIM to launch over-the-air BlackBerry app store http://apcmag.com//rim_to_launch_overtheair_blackberry_app_store.htm http://apcmag.com//rim_to_launch_overtheair_blackberry_app_store.htm

Vodafone will be the first Australian carrier to introduce the new BlackBerry App Centre on the forthcoming touchscreen Storm.]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:15:00 +1000 VisualHub gets reborn as FilmRedux, goes open source http://apcmag.com//visualhub_gets_reborn_as_filmredux_goes_open_source.htm http://apcmag.com//visualhub_gets_reborn_as_filmredux_goes_open_source.htm

VisualHub, a leading video encoding tool for Mac OS X might live again thanks to the open source community.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:11:51 +1000 Coming soon: Firefox for Windows Mobile http://apcmag.com//coming_soon_firefox_for_windows_mobile.htm http://apcmag.com//coming_soon_firefox_for_windows_mobile.htm

Mozilla to the rescue! A mobile version of Firefox is in the works that'll bring desktop-class browsing to Windows Mobile]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +1000 RIM preps new BlackBerry software for Macs http://apcmag.com//rim_preps_new_blackberry_software_for_macs.htm http://apcmag.com//rim_preps_new_blackberry_software_for_macs.htm

First up: sync your BlackBerry with iTunes. And is there a Mac desktop sync package around the corner?]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +1000 Vista and XP get Linux-like multiple desktops http://apcmag.com//vista_and_xp_get_linuxlike_multiple_desktops.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_and_xp_get_linuxlike_multiple_desktops.htm

Microsoft has quietly released a utility that allows you to create multiple desktops on Vista or XP.]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:34:27 +1000 Artweaver: cheap and cheerful free clone of Photoshop http://apcmag.com//artweaver_photoshop_for_the_skint.htm http://apcmag.com//artweaver_photoshop_for_the_skint.htm

It's a low-cost alternative to Photoshop, an excellent digital painting tool for beginners and intermediate users that also has a better name than "Gimp."]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +1000 Google Picasa gets face recognition http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm

The new version of Picasa Web Albums, and Picasa 3 beta includes one feature we've all been waiting for: face recognition.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +1000 Microsoft debuts Live Mesh for mobiles http://apcmag.com//microsoft_debuts_live_mesh_for_mobiles.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_debuts_live_mesh_for_mobiles.htm

Microsoft has demonstrated a version of its Live Mesh synchronisation platform for mobile devices, due out at the end of the year.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:43:53 +1000 Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2: MS porn mode included http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm

The second beta of Internet Explorer 8 looks a lot better than the first one — but frankly, a lot of that is due to features copied from Firefox 3.

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:47:52 +1000 Microsoft releases faster Desktop Search 4.0 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_faster_desktop_search_40.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_faster_desktop_search_40.htm

If you've wondered how exactly Vista's sluggish desktop search saves you time, you might be pleasantly surprised by the updated version.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:25:31 +1000 Microsoft goes into Speed Launch mode http://apcmag.com//microsoft_goes_into_speed_launch_mode.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_goes_into_speed_launch_mode.htm

No, we're not talking about the launch of Windows 7, unfortunately. Speed Launch is a cool, free app launcher from Microsoft.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:06:50 +1000 10 of the best free iPhone apps http://apcmag.com//10_great_free_iphone_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//10_great_free_iphone_apps.htm

Looking for some great free apps to load on to your iPhone or iPod Touch? Read on for some of our favourites.]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +1000 Mac software updates get smart with AppFresh http://apcmag.com//mac_version_control_gets_smart_with_appfresh.htm http://apcmag.com//mac_version_control_gets_smart_with_appfresh.htm

Whether upgrading your software, or needing to roll back, AppFresh offers some good answers to increasingly difficult questions around keeping your system in tip top shape]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +1000 Microsoft eats humble pie over XP http://apcmag.com//windows_xp_is_dead_long_live_windows_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_xp_is_dead_long_live_windows_xp.htm

Microsoft announces Windows XP support to be extended to 13 years. Vista cries.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 Leaked BlackBerry software syncs with iTunes http://apcmag.com//leaked_blackberry_software_syncs_with_itunes.htm http://apcmag.com//leaked_blackberry_software_syncs_with_itunes.htm

RIM is rolling out updates to its desktop and Internet software in readiness for the Bold. Plus: spy photos of the next-gen Curve, aka ‘Javelin 9300’, and the flip-phone 'SideKick']]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 Apple previews OS X 10.6: Snow Leopard http://apcmag.com//apple_previews_next_version_of_os_x__snow_leopard.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_previews_next_version_of_os_x__snow_leopard.htm

Alongside all the iPhone announcements today at WWDC, Apple also made public its plans for the next generation of OS X, nicknamed Snow Leopard.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +1000 Internode opens Sourceforge mirror http://apcmag.com//internode_opens_sourceforge_mirror.htm http://apcmag.com//internode_opens_sourceforge_mirror.htm

Internode has opened a massive Australian SourceForge mirror to the open source community, providing VFF (very flaming fast) downloads to Australian broadband users.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:39:31 +1000 Adobe announces latest version of CS4, makes beta apps available http://apcmag.com//adobe_annouces_latest_version_of_cs4_makes_beta_apps_available.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_annouces_latest_version_of_cs4_makes_beta_apps_available.htm

The next release of Creative Suite, Adobe's flagship design package could be closer than first anticipated, with the beta release of Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Soundbooth.]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 Microsoft opens Office to OpenDoc http://apcmag.com//microsoft_opens_office_to_opendoc.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_opens_office_to_opendoc.htm

Two years after its launch, Office 2007 will finally get native support for the XML-based Open Document Format as well as PDF output.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 Firefox 3 Reaches Release Candidate 1 http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_reaches_release_candidate_1.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_reaches_release_candidate_1.htm

Firefox 3 release candidate 1 has just gone live. If you've been waiting to take the plunge, now's a good time.]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 23:09:58 +1000 Top 7 most interesting Google Android apps http://apcmag.com//top_7_most_interesting_google_android_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//top_7_most_interesting_google_android_apps.htm

Google's massive competition for developers to create apps for its new Android mobile phone OS is bearing some very interesting fruit.]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 Friday only: get a PC migration tool for free http://apcmag.com//free_laplink_software.htm http://apcmag.com//free_laplink_software.htm

For 25 years software tools company Laplink has been selling its popular PCmover utility for $US50. But, just for today, you can get a copy for free. ]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 +1000 1Password to rule them all http://apcmag.com//1password_to_rule_them_all.htm http://apcmag.com//1password_to_rule_them_all.htm

Use the same password for everything? Is it different from your PIN number? If you've got a Mac, now's the time to get serious about security with 1Password.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 12:08:30 +1000 Is SP3 really the end of the road for XP? http://apcmag.com//is_sp3_really_the_end_of_the_road_for_xp.htm http://apcmag.com//is_sp3_really_the_end_of_the_road_for_xp.htm

With the final major service pack for Windows XP being released, Microsoft is hoping people will start focusing on Vista, but Dell, Asus and others still see a large market for XP.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:48:40 +1000 Asus opens up Eee PC to developers http://apcmag.com//asus_opens_up_eee_pc_to_developers.htm http://apcmag.com//asus_opens_up_eee_pc_to_developers.htm

The Eee PC has joined the iPhone and Google Android in having a newly minted SDK being made available. We've taken a look at what ASUS is offering developers.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +1000 Firefox 3 Beta 5 hits the wire http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_beta_5_hits_the_wire.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_beta_5_hits_the_wire.htm

According to Mozilla, Firefox 3 Beta 5 'includes more than 750 changes from the previous beta, improving stability and web compatibility'.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:55:11 +1000 Australian open source industry worth $500 million http://apcmag.com//australian_open_source_industry_worth_500_million.htm http://apcmag.com//australian_open_source_industry_worth_500_million.htm

Open source in Australia has gone well and truly past the "one geek and a server" stage, an independent report has shown.]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:07:24 +1000 HOW TO: Sync Outlook with Google Calendar 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 Microsoft's interoperability illusion http://apcmag.com//microsofts_interoperability_illusion.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts_interoperability_illusion.htm

Microsoft is promising a new world of interoperability with its software, with support for industry standards and open file formats. Have these two men turned a new leaf?]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:16:50 +1000 Google behind Photoshop's new Linux compatibility http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm

Cold, hard cash from Google's war coffers have funded the creation of software that allows Photoshop to run on Linux. Is it a move to undermine Microsoft's Windows cash cow?]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:16:12 +1000 Seven reasons why you should buy an Apple TV http://apcmag.com//seven_reasons_why_you_should_buy_an_apple_tv.htm http://apcmag.com//seven_reasons_why_you_should_buy_an_apple_tv.htm

If you've been sitting on the fence wondering whether an Apple TV is for you, now is the time to take a closer look -- version 2.0 of the product is a huge improvement.]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:04:56 +1000 2.0 Updates Galore: Apple TV and Aperture http://apcmag.com//20_updates_galore_apple_tv_and_aperture.htm http://apcmag.com//20_updates_galore_apple_tv_and_aperture.htm

Apple keeps the update machine rolling with Apple TV and Aperture 2.0 arriving this morning.]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:35:45 +1000 Finally! Apple's iPhoto Photobooks come to Australia, New Zealand http://apcmag.com//finally_apples_iphoto_photobooks_come_to_australia_new_zealand.htm http://apcmag.com//finally_apples_iphoto_photobooks_come_to_australia_new_zealand.htm

After years of waiting, iPhoto books, calendars and prints finally arrive in Australia.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:09:41 +1000 All you need to know about Twitter http://apcmag.com//all_you_need_to_know_about_twitter.htm http://apcmag.com//all_you_need_to_know_about_twitter.htm

Twitter, a new micro-messaging platform, might just be the tool you needs to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:36:33 +1000 YouTube releases software for mobiles http://apcmag.com//youtube_releases_software_for_mobiles.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube_releases_software_for_mobiles.htm

If you've been clamoring to watch more poor quality video of Britney Spears trying to escape from a media scrum you'll love the latest mobile software from YouTube.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:35:21 +1000 MACBU INTERVIEW: Office 2008 for Mac fails to deliver full Exchange support http://apcmag.com//macbu_interview_office_2008_for_mac_fails_to_deliver_full_exchange_support.htm http://apcmag.com//macbu_interview_office_2008_for_mac_fails_to_deliver_full_exchange_support.htm

Microsoft's marketing machine has spun up for today's official Macworld Expo launch of Office 2008, but little has been said about Entourage's support for Exchange. Having put the questions direct to the MacBU team, now we know why...]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:05:03 +1000 There's something in the air: video audio streaming to Airport Express http://apcmag.com//theres_something_in_the_air_video_audio_streaming_to_airport_express.htm http://apcmag.com//theres_something_in_the_air_video_audio_streaming_to_airport_express.htm

A new version of Airfoil allows synchronised streaming of audio from videos to Apple's Airport Express. No more out-of-lip-sync wireless sound!]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:44:29 +1000 Turn one PC into two for free http://apcmag.com//turn_one_pc_into_two_for_free.htm http://apcmag.com//turn_one_pc_into_two_for_free.htm

Would you like another computer? And would you like it for free? No, it's not another Boxing Day Sale special - read on to find out what it's all about.]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:06:12 +1000 Google Talk gets real-time language translation http://apcmag.com//google_talk_gets_realtime_language_translation.htm http://apcmag.com//google_talk_gets_realtime_language_translation.htm

Want to speak to someone overseas but can't speak their language? Google has added the world's first live translation system to its instant messaging network, truly delivering on the science-fiction promise of the babelfish.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:25:56 +1000 Inside Windows 7 -- what we know so far http://apcmag.com//inside_windows_7__what_we_know_so_far.htm http://apcmag.com//inside_windows_7__what_we_know_so_far.htm

As Vista celebrates its first birthday, the countdown clock slowly ticks away on Windows 7. We join the dots on the very earliest signs of what Microsoft hopes will be Windows' lucky number.]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:44 +1000 Now for the web server on a USB key! http://apcmag.com//now_for_the_web_server_on_a_usb_key.htm http://apcmag.com//now_for_the_web_server_on_a_usb_key.htm

How does the idea of a full-featured portable web server in your pocket strike you?]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:41:53 +1000 ABC releases desktop player http://apcmag.com//abc_releases_desktop_player.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_releases_desktop_player.htm

The ABC has released a new desktop app that makes watching TV and radio on your PC a piece of cake.]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:16:09 +1000 HOW TO: Connect to BigPond Wireless Next G in OS X 10.5 Leopard http://apcmag.com//how_to_connect_to_bigpond_wireless_next_g_in_os_x_105_leopard.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_connect_to_bigpond_wireless_next_g_in_os_x_105_leopard.htm

Got a Telstra Next G 7.2 expresscard and Leopard? Here's the way to get them working together again without waiting for an updated Bigpond connection manager.]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:37:20 +1000 Just how thick is Microsoft? http://apcmag.com//just_how_thick_is_microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//just_how_thick_is_microsoft.htm

Just how thick is Microsoft? Everywhere you go, there are advertisements for how unstable Windows is. They're big. And blue. And deathly.]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:39:27 +1000 Updates galore as OS X 10.5.1 finally hits http://apcmag.com//updates_galore_as_os_x_1051_finally_hits.htm http://apcmag.com//updates_galore_as_os_x_1051_finally_hits.htm

With pressure mounting to fix a number of critical problems in Mac OS X Leopard, Apple has released its first update, 10.5.1, less than three weeks since launch.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:08 +1000 HOW TO: Hack Leopard http://apcmag.com//how_to_hack_leopard.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_hack_leopard.htm

If you're not sure about the new 3D dock or translucent menu bar in Leopard, you're not alone. Check out these hacks to make Leopard look more like Tiger.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:19:44 +1000 Leopard giveth, and Leopard taketh away... http://apcmag.com//leopard_giveth_and_leopard_taketh_away.htm http://apcmag.com//leopard_giveth_and_leopard_taketh_away.htm

Can't get your Address Book to talk to your Bluetooth phone? That's just one of Leopard's missing features which are now starting to come to light. Plus, why some Mac software developers refuse to take the heat for Leopard incompatibility.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:29:27 +1000 Leopard compatibility: the story so far http://apcmag.com//leopard_compatibility_the_story_so_far.htm http://apcmag.com//leopard_compatibility_the_story_so_far.htm

Overall Leopard compatibility with existing Mac apps is good, but we've got the low-down on bootup blue-screens, and Microsoft, Adobe and BigPond compatibility.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:23:41 +1000 WINDOWS SLOWDOWN: Microsoft forces install of Windows Desktop Search http://apcmag.com//windows_slowdown_microsoft_forces_install_of_windows_desktop_search.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_slowdown_microsoft_forces_install_of_windows_desktop_search.htm

Has your PC suddenly started running slowly for no obvious reason? You can thank Microsoft for that.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:13:05 +1000 Leopard is GO! http://apcmag.com//leopard_is_go.htm http://apcmag.com//leopard_is_go.htm

Leopard is finally here. These are my first impressions.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:45:27 +1000 Early reviews of Leopard are in, are positive http://apcmag.com//early_reviews_of_leopard_are_in_are_positive.htm http://apcmag.com//early_reviews_of_leopard_are_in_are_positive.htm

The early reviews are in, and basically, Leopard dumps all over Windows.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:24:50 +1000 Adobe trips over Photoshop copy protection http://apcmag.com//adobe_trips_over_photoshop_copy_protection.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_trips_over_photoshop_copy_protection.htm

What do you do when a freshly purchased copy of Photoshop refuses to install because it thinks it is already installed? Not even Adobe is quite sure.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:13:37 +1000 ABC offers election news app for mobile phones http://apcmag.com//abc_offers_election_news_app_for_mobile_phones.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_offers_election_news_app_for_mobile_phones.htm

ABC's new free Java app for mobiles adds an interesting twist to the hooplah of the upcoming federal election.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:30:16 +1000 ANNOUNCED: Leopard set to ship October 26 http://apcmag.com//announced_leopard_set_to_ship_october_26.htm http://apcmag.com//announced_leopard_set_to_ship_october_26.htm

Apple today announced that Leopard, its next generation operating system is finally going public on October 26 at 6pm.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:23:38 +1000 notMac released, notReady for first-time Mac users. http://apcmag.com//notmac_released_notready_for_firsttime_mac_users.htm http://apcmag.com//notmac_released_notready_for_firsttime_mac_users.htm

notMac, a free replacement for Apple's expensive .Mac service looks good on paper, but it's way too complicated for the average Mac user.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:50:43 +1000 A breath of (Adobe) AIR http://apcmag.com//a_breath_of_adobe_air.htm http://apcmag.com//a_breath_of_adobe_air.htm

Adobe is flipping web development on its head: it is encouraging developers to port web apps to the desktop with a new platform called AIR.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:00:28 +1000 Microsoft turns to pirated Windows users to boost IE7 market share http://apcmag.com//microsoft_turns_to_pirated_windows_users_to_boost_ie7_market_share.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_turns_to_pirated_windows_users_to_boost_ie7_market_share.htm

Internet Explorer 7 is now available to all users of Windows. Yeah, yeah, OK, even the pirate ones. It's a bit like DRM-free music. Sorta.]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:16:06 +1000 Can IE's architect explain why it's so bloated? http://apcmag.com//can_ies_architect_explain_why_its_so_bloated.htm http://apcmag.com//can_ies_architect_explain_why_its_so_bloated.htm

Microsoft's platform architect for Internet Explorer, Chris Wilson, admits Microsoft has done both good and bad things in IE over the last 14 years.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:59:08 +1000 Vista: The 'wow' starts ... later http://apcmag.com//vista_the_wow_starts__later.htm http://apcmag.com//vista_the_wow_starts__later.htm

Despite Microsoft's best efforts to promote its Vista operating system, the company is bowing to customer pressure and offering free downgrades to XP (as well as extending XP's retail shelf life.)]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:41:35 +1000 Apple updates nearly everything, including iPhone http://apcmag.com//apple_updates_nearly_everything_including_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_updates_nearly_everything_including_iphone.htm

When it rains, it pours: Apple has rolled out everything from minor stability upgrades to major feature overhauls, including the long anticipated iPhone 1.1.1 update, which blocks hacked units.]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:17:17 +1000 Office 2008 for Mac due January 31st http://apcmag.com//office_2008_for_mac_due_january_31st.htm http://apcmag.com//office_2008_for_mac_due_january_31st.htm

Microsoft has detailed release plans for the various editions of Office 2008 for Mac, including a nearly-free upgrade for some users.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +1000 Open Source Challenge part 2: Web browsing, security and multimedia formats, DVDs, and entertainment. http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 +1000 Microsoft launches $59 Office 2007 worldwide http://apcmag.com//microsoft_launches_59_office_2007_worldwide.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_launches_59_office_2007_worldwide.htm

Microsoft has slashed the price it charges students for Office 2007, reducing it to $59 worldwide, following a trial in Australia that saw strong takeup of cut-price Office.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:53:40 +1000 INTERVIEW: Craig Mundie -- Microsoft's technology chief, taking over from Bill Gates http://apcmag.com//interview_craig_mundie__microsofts_technology_chief_taking_over_from_bill_gates.htm http://apcmag.com//interview_craig_mundie__microsofts_technology_chief_taking_over_from_bill_gates.htm

INTERVIEW |Bill Gates is set to leave the building in July '08. His replacement, Craig Mundie, has given this rare interview to APC, talking about his plans for the future of Microsoft.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:03:25 +1000 REVIEW: iPhoto '08 -- subtle improvements across the board http://apcmag.com//review_iphoto_08__subtle_improvements_across_the_board.htm http://apcmag.com//review_iphoto_08__subtle_improvements_across_the_board.htm

Apple iPhoto '08 offers incremental improvements that make it nice to have, but not an essential upgrade.]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:19:49 +1000 REVIEW: Apple iMovie '08 perfect in some ways, lacking in others http://apcmag.com//review_apple_imovie_08_perfect_in_some_ways_lacking_in_others.htm http://apcmag.com//review_apple_imovie_08_perfect_in_some_ways_lacking_in_others.htm

The new version of Apple iMovie is a radical departure from previous versions. If all you do is simple editing, it's a huge improvement on the previous version. For everything else, there's Final Cut Express.]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:53:48 +1000 The gospel according to Niklas Zennström http://apcmag.com//the_gospel_according_to_niklas_zennström.htm http://apcmag.com//the_gospel_according_to_niklas_zennström.htm

The man behind Skype, Joost and KaZaA explains what he still thinks is wrong with the P2P communications, how there's no such thing as a typical Skype user, why the company won't open up its source code, and the real reason that eBay buying Skype proved to be a good idea.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:29:54 +1000 How to: set your default applications in Mac OS X http://apcmag.com//how_to_set_your_default_applications_in_mac_os_x.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_set_your_default_applications_in_mac_os_x.htm

Ever double-clicked on a file in Mac OS X and had it launch Photoshop with a one minute load time, or worse, a Word for Mac document that Parallels wants to launch in Word for Windows? Here's a freeware app that fixes the problem.]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:59:44 +1000 Unstick your stickies: better notes apps for Mac http://apcmag.com//unstick_your_stickies_better_notes_apps_for_mac.htm http://apcmag.com//unstick_your_stickies_better_notes_apps_for_mac.htm

Are you looking for a better notes application on your Mac than Stickies? You've come to the right place.]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:00:23 +1000 Quicksilver for beginners http://apcmag.com//quicksilver_for_beginners.htm http://apcmag.com//quicksilver_for_beginners.htm

Quicksilver is a fantastic Mac application launcher: you just need to invest the time in getting familiar with it.]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:55:14 +1000 CA distributing software on 2GB flash http://apcmag.com//ca_distributing_software_on_2gb_flash.htm http://apcmag.com//ca_distributing_software_on_2gb_flash.htm

Forget CDs and DVDs: CA is offering its new Internet Security Suite 2007 on a tiny 2GB flash drive which also doubles as a Vista speed-booster using ReadyBoost.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:50:15 +1000 Why the era of the PC is not over http://apcmag.com//why_the_era_of_the_pc_is_not_over.htm http://apcmag.com//why_the_era_of_the_pc_is_not_over.htm

So last week, Danny Gorog arguedwhy the PC is dead. Here's my comeback: why a couple of successful products from Apple don't spell the end for the PC.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:21:53 +1000 The era of the PC is over: why Apple is beating Microsoft http://apcmag.com//the_era_of_the_pc_is_over_why_apple_is_beating_microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//the_era_of_the_pc_is_over_why_apple_is_beating_microsoft.htm

COMMENT |Bill Gates still believes that tablet PCs will take over the world and that the Zune will rival the iPod. It's time for a reality check in Microsoft HQ.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:34:35 +1000 HOW TO: inject drivers into Microsoft's free OS, Windows PE 2.0 http://apcmag.com//how_to_inject_drivers_into_microsofts_free_os_windows_pe_20.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_inject_drivers_into_microsofts_free_os_windows_pe_20.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:08:09 +1000 Adobe CS3 public beta this weekend: major new 'live filters' capability http://apcmag.com//adobe_cs3_public_beta_this_weekend_major_new_live_filters_capability.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_cs3_public_beta_this_weekend_major_new_live_filters_capability.htm

Clear your commitments this weekend and boot up your download manager: Adobe is set to unleash a public beta of its CS3 supersuite in the next few days.]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:37:43 +1000 Two Linux remote desktop apps freed from their commercial overlords 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 Windows PE 2.0: a tiny version of Windows for system maintenance http://apcmag.com//windows_pe_20_a_tiny_version_of_windows_for_system_maintenance.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_pe_20_a_tiny_version_of_windows_for_system_maintenance.htm

Few people know it, but when you boot off the Vista install DVD, you're booting into a different version of Windows altogether: Windows PE 2.0. Stripped away from the Vista installer, it's a remarkably powerful, compact OS.]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 04:28:06 +1000 Seashore: OS X's missing image app 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 Google releases Browser Sync http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm

Google has just given the world the best reason to use Firefox yet: a 'Browser Sync' extension that synchronises your bookmarks, cookies, passwords, history and even open tabs/windows across multiple PCs.]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:52:30 +1000 Linux on the Desktop: what's missing? http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm http://apcmag.com//linux_on_the_desktop_whats_missing.htm

Most Linux distributions simply don't offer a viable alternative to Windows in the desktop market. Right now, on the desktop, it's still a hobby OS with a tiny install base. Ever tried to bring a Linux notebook into an office which relies on Exchange server? Good luck.]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 05:27:57 +1000