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He’s been battling with this one for a while, but Ashton Mills can finally watch Blu-ray on his Linux machine. Now you can too.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-get-legal-content-via-torrents.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-rip-anything-get-legal-content-via-torrents.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the next two weeks, Jenneth Orantia and Mike Le Voi will show you how to (legally) copy, rip or download virtually any form of media so you can enjoy it permanently.]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:28:11 +1000 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//tiny-external-optical-drive-is-perfect-for-netbook-users.htm http://apcmag.com//tiny-external-optical-drive-is-perfect-for-netbook-users.htm

Tiny Pioneer external optical drive is sized like a CD case and weighs half a pound.]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-bluray-still-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.htm http://apcmag.com//why-bluray-still-isnt-ready-for-prime-time.htm

If you bought a new car, you wouldn’t expect to have to take it back the next day as all the fixes needed by factory recalls hadn’t been done would you?]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:09:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//500-gb-holographic-disc-storage-unveiled-by-ge.htm http://apcmag.com//500-gb-holographic-disc-storage-unveiled-by-ge.htm

If you think storage is cheap now, how does ten cents per gigabyte sound?]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//playboy_kisses_dvdgoodbye.htm http://apcmag.com//playboy_kisses_dvdgoodbye.htm

The news that Playboy is dumping DVD production for online offerings is being taken as a sign that physical media is dead, but the truth is more complicated (and a bit filthier).]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:45:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//panasonic_dmrbw500.htm http://apcmag.com//panasonic_dmrbw500.htm

If you have a spare $2200 and can afford BluRay media, this is the PVR to get. With BluRay, full HD and dual HD tuners it doesn’t get much better.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:33:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ezydvd_launches_download_movie_rentals.htm http://apcmag.com//ezydvd_launches_download_movie_rentals.htm

New Aussie movie download service EzyDownload will initially only work on Windows and Xbox 360, but versions for Mac, Linux, set-top boxes and mobile phones are on the way.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//panasonic_unveils_first_home_theatre_bluray_pvr.htm http://apcmag.com//panasonic_unveils_first_home_theatre_bluray_pvr.htm

Fancy replacing your ol' trusty $39 DVD player with a PVR that has a 500GB hard disk that can also record TV programs and home movies at 1080P high definition to BluRay?]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 18:13:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm

Ashton Mills is going cold turkey and dumping Windows for Linux altogether. Will he sink or swim? Can you really install Linux and open source software in place of Windows, and want for nothing? This is the authoritative how-to guide.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:44:18 +1000 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