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//western-digital-wd-tv-live-hub-1tb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-wd-tv-live-hub-1tb-review.htm

A network media player done right.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:28:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//western-digital-wd-tv-live-review.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-wd-tv-live-review.htm

A low-cost and simple media player solution.]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:19:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//d-link-boxee-box-dsm-380-review.htm http://apcmag.com//d-link-boxee-box-dsm-380-review.htm

Video libraries and internet media set it apart.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:39:25 +1000 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 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 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 http://apcmag.com//streaming-your-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//streaming-your-movies.htm

Don't lock up your movie collection on your server's hard drive — watch it on your phone, tablet or TV.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:31:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-videos-to-your-android-device.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-stream-videos-to-your-android-device.htm

Use your Wi-Fi connection to watch your videos anywhere you like.]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-play-avi-and-mkv-videos-on-your-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-play-avi-and-mkv-videos-on-your-ipad.htm

Your iPad may tell you it only wants to play MPEG-4 videos, but we show you how to whoop that iDevice into shape to play other common video formats.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jb-hi-fi-now-beta-serves-up-free-music-streaming-for-a-month.htm http://apcmag.com//jb-hi-fi-now-beta-serves-up-free-music-streaming-for-a-month.htm

Want free music for the Christmas holidays? Of course you do, and it's easy to get if you sign up with JB Hi-Fi NOW's free beta trial, which launched yesterday.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:18:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//arrested-development-lives-again-if-youre-on-netflix.htm http://apcmag.com//arrested-development-lives-again-if-youre-on-netflix.htm

Cult TV hit Arrested Development languished for years in non-production, but now online entertainment giant Netflix has come to the rescue, for viewers in the US at least.]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm http://apcmag.com//the-calm-before-the-cloud-apple-quietly-begins-music-streaming.htm

Despite iCloud's download-only approach to music, Apple is quietly experimenting with streaming on the iTunes Music Store, courtesy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hack-airplay-and-air-video-for-android.htm http://apcmag.com//hack-airplay-and-air-video-for-android.htm

When it comes to solutions for streaming media between your devices, Apple is starting to lose its advantage.]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dlna-moves-media-around-your-home.htm http://apcmag.com//dlna-moves-media-around-your-home.htm

APC expert David Braue explains how this evolving technology enables you to easily share media throughout your home.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +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//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-nbn.htm

It might be years before the National Broadband Network (NBN) comes to your street, but it’s best to start preparing your home for it now.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm

Google is taking big steps into mainstream entertainment with its just-announced YouTube movie rental feature, and its Google Music service is expected to be unveiled overnight.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 17:30:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-turn-your-ipad-into-an-hd-media-player-for-the-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-turn-your-ipad-into-an-hd-media-player-for-the-tv.htm

Got movies on your iPad that you want to watch with other people? Take advantage of the iPad's TV-out functionality in order to screen high-definition movies on your television.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:52:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ethernet-over-power-lines-wd-livewire-review.htm http://apcmag.com//ethernet-over-power-lines-wd-livewire-review.htm

Much easier than punching holes in the wall, WD's Livewire kit helps you get the internet when traditional means aren't available.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:25:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm http://apcmag.com//the-real-future-of-tv-how-iptv-works.htm

Australia's burgeoning IPTV options are set to change the landscape of TV as we know it. We explore the future of digital broadcasting.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//revenge-of-the-router-fritzbox-7270-review.htm http://apcmag.com//revenge-of-the-router-fritzbox-7270-review.htm

While the German-made AVM FRITZ!Box might be new to Australia, it's one of the most popular SOHO routers in Europe. And we can see why.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:08:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-tv-on-your-ipad.htm

That 52in LCD TV on your living room wall is nice, but it's stuck in one spot. If you want to watch TV on your iPad from virtually anywhere, how do you do it?]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:14:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apps-without-borders-how-to-access-us-only-audio-and-video-apps-on-your-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//apps-without-borders-how-to-access-us-only-audio-and-video-apps-on-your-iphone.htm

Some of the best audio and video-streaming apps in the App Store aren't intended for Aussie users, but you can get around Apple’s region restrictions in a couple of easy steps.]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:15:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm

Seamless integration between iTunes and the iDevices has proved a tough nut for competitors to crack. But all that could soon change as Google readies its own cloud music platform.]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:11:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm http://apcmag.com//boxee-box-cheats-on-tegra-runs-off-with-atom.htm

The long awaited (and awesome looking) Boxee Box has been seeing another piece of silicon on the side for some time now, leaving NVIDIA Tegra in the corner crying.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:05:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-wi-di-hooks-your-laptop-to-your-tv-wirelessly.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-wi-di-hooks-your-laptop-to-your-tv-wirelessly.htm

Apple may have pipped Intel to the post with "AirPlay" but Intel's WiDi is about to hit the market in force.]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:23:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm

Google seems to be ramping up to the launch of its Google TV box with the launch of a new YouTube section devoted to full-length movies.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:50:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//new-ipod-ios-can-stream-video-to-your-tv.htm

Apple's new 4.2 iOS will be able to stream both music AND video to your TV -- if you pick up one of Apple's new $129 Apple TVs.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm

ABC iView is coming to the iPad, iPhone and other smartphones soon, the ABC has revealed. ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:16:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-hulu-bbc-iplayer-and-more-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-watch-hulu-bbc-iplayer-and-more-in-australia.htm

Frustrated by limits on who can watch what online? Here's how to use proxies, VPNs and assorted anonymisers to keep your surfing identity secret and work around limitations.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm http://apcmag.com//australia-to-get-its-own-hulu-style-vod-service.htm

Australians may soon have access to streaming TV shows Hulu-style through a new start-up from a couple of former industry heavyweights.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:15:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm http://apcmag.com//iinets-iptv-is-three-times-the-cost-of-telstras.htm

In an industry where Telstra is almost always the most expensive, this certainly is a surprise.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:58:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iinet-unveils-iptv-pvr-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//iinet-unveils-iptv-pvr-pricing.htm

Twenny bux a month for iiNet's IPTV and digital TV PVR service: cheap compared to Foxtel, but there are some high upfront costs.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:12:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-now-streaming-abc-sbs-to-next-g-mobiles.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-now-streaming-abc-sbs-to-next-g-mobiles.htm

Finally, that "Foxtel on your mobile" service has something worth watching...]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:21:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm http://apcmag.com//video-watch-telstras-t-box-in-action.htm

VIDEO | Telstra's T-Box seems more akin to something Apple would have produced -- it's really quite impressive.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:13:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-accomplished-can-apple-reinvent-tv.htm

Apple is reportedly turning its sights to renewing its languishing Apple TV with a slimline, cloud-based media device – that could easily double as a lounge-room games console.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm http://apcmag.com//foxtel-comes-to-xbox-360-no-cablesatellite-needed.htm

Microsoft and Foxtel today revealed that the cable TV platform would be offered as a streaming and video on demand service directly through Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 21:12:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-public-preview-of-windows-home-server-20.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-public-preview-of-windows-home-server-20.htm

Now available for download, Microsoft’s second-edition home server OS moves to a 64-bit platform and sports remote media streaming over the Web plus a streamlined UI.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-premieres-new-dr-who-on-iview-ahead-of-tv-broadcast.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-premieres-new-dr-who-on-iview-ahead-of-tv-broadcast.htm

In a bid to promote its IPTV catch-up service the ABC screens the first episode of the new Dr Who series on iView tonight, two days before it airs on ABC TV.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:45:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lg-teams-up-with-telstra-for-big-pond-iptv.htm http://apcmag.com//lg-teams-up-with-telstra-for-big-pond-iptv.htm

LG’s latest flat-screen tellies will include Internet access to BigPond Movies out of the box, along with other BigPond video content for Telstra subscribers.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:59:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hd.htm http://apcmag.com//hd.htm

There are many Top 10 lists for videos on the web, but hardly any for HD videos. APC has trawled YouTube and the Web and put one together!]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm http://apcmag.com//existing-australian-tivos-wont-get-new-series-4-features.htm

Australian TiVo licencee, Hybrid TV, says it has no plans to bring the slick new Tivo Series 4 to Australia -- or to allow existing Series 3 owners to upgrade their software.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:33:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear-push2tv-streams-pc-to-tv-wirelessly.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear-push2tv-streams-pc-to-tv-wirelessly.htm

CES 2010: Netgear has outed a new device that connects your PC screen to your TV wirelessly -- and without an annoying dongle on your computer.]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-enabled-tvs-we-dont-want-em.htm

CES 2010: Aussies might complain at the lack of Net-enabled TVs here, but people who have them can't be bothered using them.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm http://apcmag.com//w00t-d-link-puts-boxee-into-a-home-theatre-box.htm

Chalk up one for the open-source geeks: Boxee, the legalised cousin of XBMC, is set to appear in an awesome looking D-Link home theatre device.]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hps-windows-home-server-systems-finally-reach-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//hps-windows-home-server-systems-finally-reach-australia.htm

Just in time for tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch, HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server boxes touch down – starting with a nimble 1TB Atom system for $599.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-tv-on-demand-coming-to-playstation3.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-tv-on-demand-coming-to-playstation3.htm

PlayStation3 owners will soon be able to view ABC TV on demand via their TV, in a joint announcement from ABC and Sony.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:49:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-slingbox-pro.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-slingbox-pro.htm

Forget going to the lounge room, the Slingbox PRO will stream your lounge room to you.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//television-set-top-boxes-to-get-flash.htm http://apcmag.com//television-set-top-boxes-to-get-flash.htm

Adobe says by the end of 2009, we'll all be using Flash apps right on our TVs. ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm http://apcmag.com//tivo-internode-unlimited-movie-downloads.htm

With the economy in decline, it's no wonder that people are ditching the video store for online movie downloads -- a trend that Tivo and Internode hope to capitalise on. ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-access-us-only-sites-from-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-access-us-only-sites-from-australia.htm

Ever wondered how you can access US only Internet sites from Australia? It's easy, and free.]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +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//abc_launches_pcbased_streaming_tv.htm http://apcmag.com//abc_launches_pcbased_streaming_tv.htm

ABC's sexy new TV streaming service could suck up Aussie ISPs' download caps, but the national broadcaster is hoping ISPs will make it quota free. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:58:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_look_xbox_media_centre_for_mac.htm http://apcmag.com//first_look_xbox_media_centre_for_mac.htm

The venerable Xbox Media Centre (XBMC) has been ported to OS X, and it might be better than Apple Front Row for many people.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe_shows_off_its_media_player.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_shows_off_its_media_player.htm

Adobe's new media player is more YouTube than Windows Media Player and it's actually got some pretty decent TV shows available.]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:39:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm http://apcmag.com//abcs_online_tv_channels_unveiled.htm

The ABC’s fullscreen VOD service has gone into beta, and we’ve given it the once over. It was tough work. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:31:30 +1000