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//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//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//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//oh-dear-the-top-ten-funniest-conroy-youtube-videos.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-the-top-ten-funniest-conroy-youtube-videos.htm

Senator Conroy just can't help himself -- here's the top 10 funniest videos of him making a fool of himself, and other people making a fool of him!]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:57:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm

New Web indexing system provides faster and more accurate results from a richer spread of sources, but will reshuffle search rankings for many sites…]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:29:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-22-to-get-full-flash-support.htm http://apcmag.com//android-22-to-get-full-flash-support.htm

Google gives the finger to Apple by building support for Flash video into Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’, due to debut next month.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 09:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-giving-away-htc-desire-to-social-media-reviewers.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-giving-away-htc-desire-to-social-media-reviewers.htm

Want the oh-so-desirable HTC Desire but wary of Telstra’s $779 up-front price tag? The carrier is giving away 25 of the Android smartphones in a new ‘social review’ program.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 10:38:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flip-this-new-slidehd-flash-camcorder-with-3-inch-touchscreen.htm http://apcmag.com//flip-this-new-slidehd-flash-camcorder-with-3-inch-touchscreen.htm

Flash memory storage and inbuilt USB connector made Flip the plug-and-play camcorder – now a tilting 3 inch touchscreen turns the Flip SlideHD into ‘shoot and show’.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:51:51 +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//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm

A new speed testing tool from Google is designed to help you see how your broadband connection compares to others in your ISP, area, state and country.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm

Stephen Conroy has expressed admiration for what he termed as Google’s role in suppressing controversial web content in China, Thailand and other countries.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm

The new ‘Raindrop’ project seeks to build the ultimate inbox, with the ability to recognise and highlight important messages which could otherwise be lost in the noise.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flip-camcorder-set-for-aussie-release.htm http://apcmag.com//flip-camcorder-set-for-aussie-release.htm

The highly-praised Flip Mino and Flip Mino HD pocket digital camcorders will hit Australian stores in time for Christmas.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:14:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-6760-qwery-slide-smartphone-for-the-masses.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-6760-qwery-slide-smartphone-for-the-masses.htm

Nokia hopes its ‘made for messaging’ smartphone will be a low-cost hit with tweens, teens and the Twitterati.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:45:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-panasonic-dmr-bw850-blu-ray-recorder-one-with-the-lot.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-panasonic-dmr-bw850-blu-ray-recorder-one-with-the-lot.htm

Dump your media centre? If you're looking for one device to rule your lounge room, it's hard to go past Panasonic's latest HDD/Blu-ray recorders.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//obama_to_have_hightech_inauguration_ceremony.htm http://apcmag.com//obama_to_have_hightech_inauguration_ceremony.htm

No expense is being spared to bring President Obama's inauguration to the world using virtually every popular technology available. ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:36:44 +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//youtube_and_facebook_double_australian_uni_traffic.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube_and_facebook_double_australian_uni_traffic.htm

AARNet might have some of the biggest Intertubes in Australia, but even it is feeling the effects of YouTube and Facebook on its traffic figures, with usage more than doubling.]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:01:47 +1000