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//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 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 http://apcmag.com//give-xp-a-windows-7-make-over.htm http://apcmag.com//give-xp-a-windows-7-make-over.htm

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

Have you ever wished that syncing your home calendar to your work calendar and vice-versa was easy? Now you can with free Google Calendar Sync.]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:03:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top_5_best_free_open_source_games.htm http://apcmag.com//top_5_best_free_open_source_games.htm

Why spend your money on expensive commercial games, when you could instead check out our favourite open source games and start playing!]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:49:10 +1000 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 http://apcmag.com//why_open_source_primarily_benefits_windows.htm http://apcmag.com//why_open_source_primarily_benefits_windows.htm

How's this for irony? The principal beneficiaries of open source are Windows users. Here are the top 20 free apps.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:49:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_take_control_of_vista_startup.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_take_control_of_vista_startup.htm

Finding out what Windows is loading on startup can be critical when troubleshooting problems. Here's a free utility which gives all the information you'll ever need.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:16:25 +1000 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 http://apcmag.com//two_linux_remote_desktop_apps_freed_from_their_commercial_overlords.htm http://apcmag.com//two_linux_remote_desktop_apps_freed_from_their_commercial_overlords.htm

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