Technology

Patch Tuesday January 2012

2012-01-31T07:20:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2584146)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2585542)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2598479)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2603381)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2631813)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2646524)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2012 (KB890830)

APC Magazine February 2012

2012-01-20T08:57:00.000+08:00

Features

The PC's revenge
Smartphone best tweaks

PC & Tech Authority February 2012

2012-01-17T14:53:00.003+08:00

Features

50 ways to add power to your PC
A licence to print anything

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

K7 Ultimate Security (60 day trial)

PC User February 2012

2012-01-13T10:01:00.002+08:00

Features

Easy CPU tweaks
WordPress guide

PC Pro March 2012

2012-01-12T14:57:00.001+08:00

Features

What mobile?
Real-world guide to IPTV

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

AVG Antivirus (12-month licence)

PC Advisor March 2012

2012-01-10T16:32:00.002+08:00

Features

200 tips for 2012
Best tech bargains for under $200

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

O&O Media Recovery 6.0
BullGuard Internet Security 12.0 (6-month licence)
Paragon Backup & Recovery 2011 SE

Patch Tuesday December 2011

2011-12-20T09:21:00.003+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for ActiveX Killbits for Windows XP (KB2618451)

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2618444)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2619339)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2620712)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2624667)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2633171)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2639417)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - December 2011 (KB890830)

Australian APC Magazine January 2012

2011-12-19T08:16:00.002+08:00

Features

Killer upgrade
Best overseas bargains

PC & Tech Authority January 2012

2011-12-16T10:25:00.003+08:00

Features

2012 Tech Buyer's Guide
Machine Made Translations

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Quick Heal Total Security 2012 (6 month trial)

PC Advisor February 2012

2011-12-15T09:32:00.002+08:00

Features

How to beat 2012's web threats
Mobile security

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

BullGuard Internet Security 12.0 (6-month licence)

PC User January 2012

2011-12-12T12:30:00.002+08:00

Features

Ultimate tech lover's gift guide
Security and rescue guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

SoftOrbit Flash Recovery 1.3

PC Pro February 2012

2011-12-09T11:28:00.004+08:00

Features

The ultimate guide to passwords
10 techs to watch in 2012

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Nitro PDF Professional 6

Patch Tuesday November 2011

2011-11-18T07:31:00.003+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2544893)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - November 2011 (KB890830)

Australian APC Magazine December 2011

2011-11-17T09:01:00.001+08:00

Features

iPhone 4S vs Android
Win 8: new biggest loser?

PC Pro January 2012

2011-11-15T10:53:00.003+08:00

Features

50 ways to make your PC better
Who would win a cyberwar?

PC Advisor January 2012

2011-11-11T15:48:00.002+08:00

Features

Android vs iPad
How to protect your tablet & smartphone

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 (6-month licence)

Australian PC User December 2011

2011-11-10T09:32:00.001+08:00

Features

Tablet takeover
Android security guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Snap 4

Australian PC & Tech Authority December 2011

2011-11-08T09:49:00.003+08:00

Features

Windows 8: Changing the game
Xmas tech gift guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Bitdefender Total Security 2012 (6 month trial)
Ashampoo Snap 4

Australian APC Magazine November 2011

2011-10-20T11:11:00.002+08:00

Features

Windows 8 deep dive
SSD faceoff

Patch Tuesday October 2011

2011-10-17T16:09:00.003+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2586448)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2564958)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2567053)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2592799)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - October 2011 (KB890830)

PC Advisor December 2011

2011-10-14T09:02:00.002+08:00

Features

Windows 8 in-depth
The UK's top 100 technology best buys

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

CyberGhost Premium VPN (6-month licence)
Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 (6-month licence)
East-Tec Eraser 2011 (6-month licence)
Ashampoo HDD Control 1.1
Abby Finereader 11 (3-month licence)

PC Pro December 2011

2011-10-13T15:17:00.003+08:00

Features

Windows 8: the game changer
Office 365 vs Google Apps

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Paragon Partition Manager 11

Australian PC User November 2011

2011-10-11T17:07:00.004+08:00

Features

TV & movies anywhere
Get on the cloud

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User TVrip2
PC User PerfectPC
PC User UserOS Home Server

Australian PC & Tech Authority November 2011

2011-10-07T23:40:00.003+08:00

Features

PC gaming strikes back
Chrome OS: the verdict

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Acronis True Image Home 2011 (90-day trial)
Norman Security Suite Pro (6-month trial)

HTC Wildfire S A510e

2011-09-23T10:17:00.002+08:00

Bought HTC Wildfire S A510e Android OS 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) mobile phone. It has 5MP autofocus camera with flash. There is also a built-in GPS for geo-tagging and navigation.

Factory/Hard Reset

Power off
Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then briefly press the POWER button.
Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the VOLUME DOWN button.
Press VOLUME DOWN to select Clear Storage, and then press the POWER button.

or

Tap Settings > SD & phone storage > Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything

Dial Codes

Diagnostics - *#*#3424#*#*

Patch Tuesday September 2011

2011-09-22T13:17:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2570947)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2011 (KB890830)

Australian APC Magazine October 2011

2011-09-20T11:14:00.002+08:00

Features

Overseas roaming guide
Hide your secrets in plain sight

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 3

Australian PC User October 2011

2011-09-19T09:40:00.002+08:00

Features

AMD vs Intel
Android security

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Norman Security Suite Pro (6-month licence)

PC Pro November 2011

2011-09-15T10:27:00.001+08:00

Features

How to build your own PC
Why everyone hates the IT department

Australia PC & Tech Authority October 2011

2011-09-13T11:13:00.003+08:00

Features

63 must-have tablet apps
The gamification of life

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Avira Premium Security Suite 10 (3 month trial)
Artensoft Photo Mosaic

PC Advisor November 2011

2011-09-12T10:13:00.002+08:00

Features

Windows & web security guide
21 simple ways to secure everything

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox

Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband in Australia

2011-09-09T12:19:00.003+08:00

Telco	Telstra	Optus	Vodafone/ Three	Virgin Mobile
SIM Starter Kit	$30	$30	$29	$10
Data	700MB	1GB	3GB	300MB
Expiry	30 days	30 days	30 days	30 days
Bonus	$7 talk/text	15 free local SMS	2GB data ends 31 Oct 2011	-
Recharge	$30 700MB 30 days	$15 Unlimited 15 days	$19 500MB 30 days	$19 1GB 30 days
Coverage	Checker	Checker	Checker	Same as Optus

Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830

2011-08-23T09:43:00.002+08:00

Bought Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 Android OS 2.2.1 (Froyo) mobile phone. It has 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash. There is also a built-in GPS for geo-tagging and navigation.

Factory Reset

Power off phone
Press and hold the power & home buttons at the same time
Wait for menu, choose "Factory reset". Use the volume up/down button to scroll up/down to select and the menu key to confirm selection
Select "Reboot now" to finish

or

*#7780#

or

Tap Applications> Settings > System > Privacy > Factory data reset > Reset phone

Screen Capture

Press & hold Back button then Home button

Dial Codes

Diagnostics - *#0*#
Hard reset - *2767*3855#
Phone info - *#*#4636#*#*
IMEI - *#06#
Vibration/Back Light/Alert LED test - *#0842#
Sound test - *#0673#
Battery - *#0228#
Touch screen - *#2664#
FTA SW Version - *#1111#
SW Version - *#1234#

Australian APC Magazine September 2011

2011-08-22T14:42:00.002+08:00

Features

The iPad ambush
Must-have smartphone accessories

Australian PC User September 2011

2011-08-18T10:58:00.002+08:00

Features

Ultimate connected home
Stream to your TV

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User's UserOS Home Server 11.04
Almeza MultiSet 7.8.9
Ashampoo Photo Converter 1.0.1
VSO CopyToDVD 4

Patch Tuesday August 2011

2011-08-16T10:25:00.004+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2559049)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2536276)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2566454)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2567680)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2570222)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - August 2011 (KB890830)

PC Advisor October 2011

2011-08-15T12:54:00.002+08:00

Features

PC health check
Do software tune-up utilities really work?

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Panda Antivirus Pro 2012 (6-month licence)
Serif PhotoPlus 10.0

PC Pro October 2011

2011-08-11T15:08:00.002+08:00

Features

Australian PC & Tech Authority September 2011

2011-08-08T17:46:00.003+08:00

Features

Laptops Vs Tablets
100 Technologies That Changed The World

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 3
Paragon System Backup 2010 SE
Personal Finances 4.4 (60 day trial)

Australian APC Magazine August 2011

2011-07-26T15:21:00.002+08:00

Features

Chromebook the cloud computer
Build a Windows Home Server PC

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Vipre Antivirus Home Premium (6 month trial)
Ashampoo Registry Cleaner 1.0

MeeGo Netbooks

2011-07-25T10:49:00.008+08:00

Model	Asus Eee PC X101	Lenovo S100	Samsung N100	Fujitsu LifeBook MH330
Processor	Intel Atom N435 1.33GHz	Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz	Intel Atom N435 1.33GHz	Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz
Memory	1GB	1GB	1GB	1GB
Storage	8GB		250GB	250GB
Battery	3-cell		3-cell	3-cell
Warranty	1 year	1 year Regional	1 year
Price & Bundled items	RM799 US$199		US$276

HD Netbooks

2011-07-24T22:45:00.009+08:00

Intel Atom netbooks do not offer full support for HD video 1080p and no HDMI port. But the following netbooks with AMD C-50 processor and 1GB memory come with HDMI port and HD video 1080p support.

Model	Asus Eee PC 1015B	Toshiba N550D	Acer Aspire One 522
Screen Resolution	1024 x 600	1024 x 600	1280 x 720
HDD Storage	250GB	250GB	250GB
USB ports	3	3	3
Battery	6-cell 5200mAh	6-cell 4200mAh	6-cell 4400mAh
Price & Bundled items	RM899	$449 External DVD AUD499	US$330 AUD449
Warranty	1 year	1 year Regional	1 year

MeeGo v1.2 for Netbook

2011-07-23T14:04:00.005+08:00

MeeGo is a mobile computing platform resulted from the collaboration of Intel and Nokia. I downloaded MeeGo v1.2 for Netbook and was impressed by the OS.

There is no need to install to test MeeGo. All you need is a 1GB flash drive and Intel Atom based netbook. The instructions are easy to follow.

The bootup is fast and you can access Chromium browser. Unlike Android tablet, I am amazed that 3G USB modem and Adobe flash player work out of the box in MeeGo. Realtek RTL8191SE Wi-Fi chipset is not supported but EnGenius EUB-9703 USB Wi-Fi adapter works. MeeGo also supports any USB flash drives or mouse.
Also, MeeGo will prompt you if there is any software update.

Even the standby on my netbook works in MeeGo which did not work well in Windows 7. The password to resume from standby is meego.

LG Optimus One P500

2011-07-19T15:44:00.004+08:00

Bought LG Optimus One P500 Android OS 2.2 (Froyo) mobile phone. It has 3MP, 2048х1536 pixels and autofocus camera. There is also a built-in GPS for geo-tagging and navigation.

Hard Reset

Turn power off.
Press and hold for over 10 seconds: Power key + Home Key + Down volume key.
When the power turns on, release these keys.

or

Tap Applications -> Settings -> Privacy -> Factory data reset -> Reset phone

Safe Mode (recover from malfunction state of phone)

Turn off phone and reboot. While phone is powering back on, press and hold the Menu key during LG logo is displayed. Phone will boot all the way to the main screen and display "safe mode" in lower left corner.
Select Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications and choose the application then select Uninstall.
After uninstalling application, turn off and reboot phone.

Diagnostics Codes

3845#*500#
*#*#4636#*#*

Patch Tuesday July 2011

2011-07-15T09:02:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2507938)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2555917)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - July 2011 (KB890830)

PC Pro September 2011

2011-07-14T10:24:00.002+08:00

Features

The 63 greatest tablet apps
What your computer says about you

Australian PC & Tech Authority August 2011

2011-07-12T15:14:00.001+08:00

Features

The television will be revolutionised
40 free downloads
AMD reinvents the laptop

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Reckon QuickBooks Premier 2011/12 (6-month licence)
Ashampoo Registry Cleaner

Australian PC User August 2011

2011-07-11T13:06:00.002+08:00

Features

Portable power
Upgrade Android

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User Super Power Manager
Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 3

PC Advisor September 2011

2011-07-08T09:03:00.002+08:00

Features

Windows 8 revealed
Secure your gadgets abroad

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Uniblue SystemTweaker 2011
Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 (3-month licence)
Ashampoo Internet Accelerator 3
Frontline Registry Cleaner 2.0

Australian PC User July 2011

2011-06-27T10:26:00.002+08:00

Features

Ultimate computer buyer's guide
Big screen test

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User YouGrab 4
Ashampoo Registry Cleaner 1.0

Australian APC Magazine July 2011

2011-06-20T11:49:00.002+08:00

Features

Smartphones
Advanced monitors

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Photo Commander 8

Patch Tuesday June 2011

2011-06-17T17:49:00.003+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2530548)

Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2544521)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2476490)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2503665)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2535512)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2536276)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2544893)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - June 2011 (KB890830)

PC Pro August 2011

2011-06-16T10:28:00.002+08:00

Features

100 technologies that changed the world
Desktop virtualisation for small businesses

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Paragon Backup and Recovery 2010

Australia PC & Tech Authority July 2011

2011-06-08T10:29:00.003+08:00

Features

Getting the most from your wi-fi
End of the era for Wintel

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Paragon Partition Manager SE 11
Ashampoo Photo Commander 8
Traffic Travis Pro 3.3

PC Advisor August 2011

2011-06-07T15:57:00.002+08:00

Features

Laptops vs tablets
Secure your digital life

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

iolo System Mechanic 10.0
Eset Smart Security 4.2 Home Edition

Australian APC Magazine June 2011

2011-05-20T07:38:00.002+08:00

Features

Windows 8 revealed
Best media storage

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Burning Studio Elements
1-abc.net File Renamer

Australian PC User June 2011

2011-05-19T08:43:00.002+08:00

Features

Must-have pc gear
Recovery guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User UserOS Rescue 10.10
Ashampoo Photo Commander 8
Traffic Travis 3.3

Patch Tuesday May 2011

2011-05-16T09:26:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2011 (KB890830)

PC Pro July 2011

2011-05-12T10:32:00.002+08:00

Features

10 tech firms that blew it
Small business security on a budget

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011 (6-month licence)
Artensoft Photo Mosaic Wizard 1.3
ExifPro 1.0.12
TuneUp Utilities 2010
Reallusion CrazyTalk 6.2 SE
Snuko 2.4 Anti-Theft & Data Recovery (90-day licence)

Australia PC & Tech Authority June 2011

2011-05-09T08:49:00.003+08:00

Features

Mobile broadband report card
Life in the smart lane

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Burning Studio Elements

PC Advisor July 2011

2011-05-06T10:24:00.002+08:00

Features

Speed up your PC
Better backups

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Photo Commander 8.0
Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2010 SE
G Data Total Care 2011 (3-month licence)
Laplink PCmover Express

TP-Link TL-PA201 200Mbps HomePlug Powerline Network/Ethernet Adapter

2011-05-05T17:03:00.014+08:00

Bought 2 of these TP-Link adapters TL-PA201 for use. Found out the Pair & Reset buttons on both powerline adapters don't work as documented in the manual.

If you touch Pair or Reset button, PLC LED won't light up anymore. To resolve this issue, you'll need to download and install WinPcap_4_1_1.exe and Powerline utility setup.exe on a computer connected to one powerline adapter.

As shown under Privacy tab, change "Unknown Networkname" under Private Network Name to a different name eg HomeTech and click Set Local Device Only. Don't use the default HomePlugAV since its network type is Public. It will be more secure to set network type as Private. You'll see the PLC LED on the adapter lights up. Repeat the same procedures for the other adapter.

On the QoS tab, you can choose the type of traffic.

On the Diagnostics tab, you can check the current firmware which is INT6400-MAC-4-1-4102-00-3679-20090724-FINAL-C.

The lights on all LEDs (PWR, PLC & ETH) should be up even with one powerline adapter switched on & connected to network. After 20s, PLC LED will turn off if it can't communicate with another adapter due to power saving.

Australian APC Magazine May 2011

2011-04-25T09:47:00.003+08:00

Features

How to copy, rip or download every media file you buy?
Create the ultimate media library

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Traffic Travis Pro
Ashampoo HDD Control

7" Resistive 800 x 480 Android 2.1 Eclair Tablets Comparison in Malaysia

2011-04-21T17:07:00.003+08:00

Vendor	Vono +2 MD02	E Fren II	Dezibel CST-2
Processor	Telechips 8902 800MHz	Telechips 8902 800MHz	Rockchip RK2818 600MHz
Memory	256MB	256MB	256MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	4GB up to 32GB microSD	up to 16GB microSD	4GB up to 16GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	3500mAh b/g	3200mAh b/g	3800mAh b/g
Dimensions/ Weight	193 x 115 x 14mm 350g		190 x 118 x 15mm 376g
Price	RM505	RM799	RM899

Patch Tuesday April 2011

2011-04-19T09:59:00.004+08:00

Blocking Reported Attack Sites

2011-04-15T08:42:00.004+08:00

Mozilla Firefox has the option to block reported attack sites and finally I've seen it in action.

PC Pro June 2011

2011-04-14T10:34:00.004+08:00

Features

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Serif PhotoPlus 10

Australia PC User May 2011

2011-04-12T09:33:00.002+08:00

Features

HD burning breakthrough
Storage mega-guide

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User Video Toolkit 2
Ashampoo Slideshow Studio Elements 2.01
SmartKite SnipClik 3.1

PC Advisor June 2011

2011-04-11T14:34:00.002+08:00

Features

Smartphones: Windows Vs Android
PC life savers

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Lavasoft Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security (5-month licence)
ProtectStar Data Shredder 2.5 Professional (12-month licence)

Australian PC & Tech Authority May 2011

2011-04-07T14:59:00.002+08:00

Features

How safe is your PC?
10 hottest tech trends

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo HDD Control

Is Engadget down?

2011-04-03T11:00:00.004+08:00

I am unable to access Engadget website for the last 2 days. There is no google result of it being down.

iPad 2 Wi-Fi Connection Issues

2011-03-26T09:32:00.004+08:00

Engadget reported that iPad 2 users are facing Wi-Fi connection issues. A check on Wi-Fi Alliance website indicates that iPad 2 is WPA2 Wi-Fi certified. There should not be any connection issue with this certification.

But, the Broadcom chipset BCM4329 in iPad 2 is not even listed in Wi-Fi Alliance.

Australian APC Magazine April 2011

2011-03-17T10:51:00.001+08:00

Features

Top tech discount secrets
How to clean your PC

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1-abc.net Registry Washer
Ashampoo Internet Accelerator

PC Pro May 2011

2011-03-15T10:36:00.002+08:00

Features

In-car computing
Wintel: the end of an era?
Why open source is top of the class?

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo Burning Studio Elements

Patch Tuesday March 2011

2011-03-14T16:01:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2479943)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2481109)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - March 2011 (KB890830)

200Mbps HomePlug Powerline Network/Ethernet Adapter

2011-03-13T16:54:00.006+08:00

Vendor	TP-Link TL-PA201	Aztech HL110E	D-Link DHP-306AV	PROLiNK PPLI201
Security	128-bit AES	128-bit AES	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
HomePlug Certified	No	No	Yes	No
Power Consumption	1-3W	1.6-4W	-	-
Warranty	3 years	2 years	1 year	1 year
Price	$39 $75 for 2	$46	$39	$49

Samsung S5PV210 1GHz Cortex A8 Android 2.3 Gingerbread Tablets Comparison

2011-03-08T10:41:00.005+08:00

Vendor	Coby Kyros MID7025	Coby Kyros MID7026	Coby Kyros MID8025	Coby Kyros MID1025
Memory	?MB	?MB	?MB	?MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	4GB up to 32GB microSD	4GB up to 32GB microSD	4GB up to 32GB microSD	4GB up to 32GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	4000mAh b/g	4000mAh b/g	4500mAh b/g	4800mAh b/g
Touch screen/ Resolution	7" Resistive 800 x 480	7" Resistive 800 x 600	8" Resistive 800 x 600	10.1" Capacitive 1024 x 600
Price	US$172.99	US$172.99	US$190.99	US$259.99

Australian PC User April 2011

2011-03-07T09:47:00.002+08:00

Features

Hardware secrets
How to hack (almost) any device

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User UserOS Select 10.10
Ashampoo Burning Studio Elements 10.0.4
Paragon Disk Wiper 2010 SE

PC Advisor May 2011

2011-03-04T09:21:00.002+08:00

Features

Extend Windows
Digital defenders: Antivirus group test

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

McAfee Total Protection 2011 (3-month licence)
1-abc.net Duplicate Finder 2.0
Incomedia Website X5 Smart 8.0
Ashampoo Burning Studio Elements 10.0

Australian PC & Tech Authority April 2011

2011-03-03T10:21:00.003+08:00

Features

50 essential phone apps
10 pieces of software that changed the world

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu

Whirlpool Forum Down

2011-03-01T11:14:00.004+08:00

This has happened again in less than a week.

Are they implementing a payment system to access their forums?

Rockchip Android Tablets Comparison

2011-02-28T10:44:00.004+08:00

Vendor	Archos Arnova 8	Archos Arnova 8 (New)	FunTwist FunPad A705	Archos Arnova 10 (New)
Processor	Rockchip RK2818 600MHz	Rockchip RK2918 1GHz	Rockchip RK2818 600MHz	Rockchip RK2918 1GHz
OS/ Memory	2.1 (Eclair) MB	2.3 (Gingerbread) MB	2.1 (Eclair) 256MB	2.3 (Gingerbread) MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	4GB up to GB microSD	4GB up to GB microSD	8GB up to 16GB microSD	8GB up to GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	mAh b/g	mAh b/g	4000mAh b/g	mAh b/g
Touch screen/ Dimensions/ Weight	8" Resistive 800 x 600 205 x 153 x 12mm 500g	8" Capacitive 800 x 600 205 x 153 x 12mm 500g	7" Capacitive 800 x 480 190 x 117 x 12.5mm 376g	10.1" Capacitive 1024 x 600 272 x 152.3 x 13.5mm 570g
Price	US$149	US$149	NT$7990 case with stand	US$199

Australian APC Magazine March 2011

2011-02-25T10:02:00.002+08:00

Features

AMD drops the CPU
Accelerate Windows

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

NCH Express Invoice
Ashampoo Magical Uninstall 2
1-abc.net Duplicate Finder 3.0

Mobile Broadband in Taiwan

2011-02-22T10:24:00.003+08:00

The telcos offering GSM/UMTS in Taiwan are Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone and VIBO. Only Taiwan Mobile and VIBO offer prepaid mobile broadband.

Taiwan Mobile (APN - twm, up to 3.6Mbps)

1-day unlimited - NT$100
3-day unlimited - NT$250
5-day unlimited - NT$350

VIBO (APN - viboone, up to 384 kbps)

1-day pass - NT$99
3-day pass - NT$249
5-day pass - NT$399

7" 800 x 480 Android 2.1 Eclair Tablets Comparison in Taiwan

2011-02-21T10:26:00.010+08:00

Vendor	IBT-8902	FunTwist FunPad A705	Taiwan Mobile myPad P1
Processor	Telechips TCC8902 720MHz	Rockchip RK2818 600MHz	Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz
Memory	256MB	256MB	512MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	4GB up to 32GB microSD	8GB up to 16GB microSD	512MB up to 16GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	3400mAh b/g/n	4000mAh b/g	3400mAh b/g/n
Touch Screen/ Dimensions/ Weight	Resisitive 192 x 121 x 11mm 285g	Capacitive 190 x 117 x 12.5mm 376g	Resisitive 192 x 110 x 12.6mm 388g
Price	NT$5490 case with stand	NT$7990 case with stand	NT$8990 NT$690 case with stand

Telechips TCC8902 7" 800 x 480 Resistive Android 2.1 Eclair Tablets Comparison

2011-02-16T11:05:00.008+08:00

Vendor	IBT-8902	Palroid PR70HD	E Fren II
Pros	Case with stand Support 3G USB modem	Case with keyboard & stand
Memory	256MB	256MB	256MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	4GB up to 32GB microSD	8GB up to 32GB SD	up to 16GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	3400mAh b/g/n	1600mAh b/g	3200mAh b/g
Dimensions/ Weight	192 x 121 x 11mm 285g	205 x 113 x 16.8mm 408g
Price	NT$5900	S$338	RM799

Australian PC & Tech Authority March 2011

2011-02-15T12:26:00.002+08:00

Features

Year of the tablet
How to: minimise your mobile data

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Ashampoo Internet Accelerator 3

Patch Tuesday February 2011

2011-02-14T15:02:00.003+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB2482017)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2393802)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2476687)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2478960)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2478971)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2479628)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2483185)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2485376)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2011 (KB890830)

PC Pro April 2011

2011-02-10T09:06:00.002+08:00

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Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

AVG antivirus (6-month licence)

Australian PC User March 2011

2011-02-08T09:29:00.001+08:00

Features

Ultimate digital home
Notebook mega-test

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

PC User AutoRip
Ashampoo HDD Control 1.11
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 7
Paragon Drive Copy 2010 SE

PC Advisor April 2011

2011-02-07T15:29:00.002+08:00

Features

2011 internet security suites round-up
Instant Windows fixes

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BullGuard Internet Security 10.0 (6-month licence)
AVG PC TuneUp 2011 SE (3-month licence)
East-Tec Eraser 2010 (6-month licence)

Huawei IDEOS U8150

2011-01-27T10:02:00.007+08:00

This unlocked Android 2.2 (Froyo) smartphone is now selling at AUD$179 until end of January 2011 at Dick Smith in Australia. It supports USB tethering and certified WPA2 wi-fi hotspot and is cheaper than any unlocked mobile broadband sharing devices.

Factory data reset (Erases all data on phone)

Power on phone
Settings -> Privacy -> Factory data reset -> Reset phone

Power off phone
Hold Volume up key, Send (green) key & power on phone
Release keys when you see Android system recovery menu
Select wipe data/factory reset
Select reboot system now

Australian APC Magazine February 2011

2011-01-25T09:45:00.003+08:00

Features

The PC's new core in 2011
Hot mobile tech this year

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B-free Accountant Plus (12-month licence)
PDFTiger
Ashampoo Anti-Malware

Acer Aspire One D255

2011-01-24T10:17:00.003+08:00

This is the first netbook with Windows 7 Starter and Google Android 1.06.00.0115 dual boot. In Android, it has Shiretoko Firefox 3.5.1 browser with Adobe Flash 10.0.42.34 support and Adobe Acrobat Reader 1.09.00.120.

Full charging takes around 3 hours 15 minutes and the 6-cell battery lasts at least 5 hours with web browsing on wi-fi at minimum brightness in Android.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablets Comparison

2011-01-21T10:53:00.013+08:00

Manufacturer	Asus Eee Pad MeMO	Acer Iconia Tab A100	Toshiba Tablet	Motorola Xoom
Screen/ Processor	7" 1024 x 600 Qualcomm MSM8260 dual-core 1.2GHz	7" 1024 x 600 Nvidia Tegra 250 dual-core 1GHz	10.1" 1280 x 800 Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz	10.1" 1280 x 800 Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz
Memory	1GB	512MB		1GB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	8-64GB up to 32GB microSD	8GB up to 32GB microSD	up to 32GB SD	32GB up to 32GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	4400mAh b/g/n	1530mAh b/g/n		b/g/n
Touch screen/ Dimensions/ Weight	Capacitive 198.5 x 116.8 x 11.5mm 389g	Capacitive 195 x 117 x 13.1mm 470g	Capacitive 770g	Capacitive 249.1 x 167.8 x 12.9mm 730g
Price/ Availability	From US$499 June 2011	RM1099 Apr 2011	Mar 2011	US$700 Feb 17 2011

Android 2.2 Froyo Tablets Comparison

2011-01-20T22:24:00.015+08:00

Manufacturer	Axioo Pico Pad QGN	CSL DroidPad Mi700	Toshiba AS100 (Folio 100)	ViewSonic ViewPad 7
Screen/ Price/ Warranty	7" 800 x 480 Rp3,999,000 1 year	7" 800 x 480 RM1,599 1.5 year	10.1" 1024 x 600 RM1,599 1 year regional	7" 800 x 480 RM1,799 1 year
Processor	Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz	Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz	Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz	Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz
Memory	512MB	512MB	512MB	512MB
Internal Storage/ External Storage	512MB up to 16GB microSD	512MB up to 32GB microSD	8GB 5GB free up to 32GB microSD	512MB up to 32GB microSD
Battery/ Wi-Fi	3240mAh bg	3240mAh bg	2030mAh Certified WPA2 bgn	3240mAh bg
Touch screen/ Dimensions/ Weight	Capacitive 179.4 x 110 x 11.5mm 375g	Capacitive 179.4 x 110 x 11.5mm 410g	Capacitive 281 x 181 x 14mm 750g	Capacitive 179 x 110 x 11.5mm 375g

Telstra T-Touch Tab Model S7-104

2011-01-19T16:11:00.007+08:00

After testing both Telstra T-Touch Tab and Optus My Tab, I bought the Telstra model S7-104 (Huawei Ideos Tablet S7) even though both have resistive screens. The problem with Optus My Tab is unlike Telstra T-Touch Tab, if you turn on airplane mode, you can't turn on wi-fi. Also, S7-104 has a built-in kickstand, comes with a stylus and external microSD slot. I prefer using a stylus with a resistive screen since the main usage is web browsing on wi-fi. This is the same reason why I prefer to use a mouse over a touch-pad on a laptop.

If you prefer a capacitive screen, you can buy the more expensive model S7-105 with 8GB of internal storage and Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor. Only this model is certified WPA2 bgn but I don't encounter any issues on S7-104 with my home network using WPA2.

Full charging takes around 2 hours and the battery lasts at least 4 hours with web browsing on wi-fi at minimum brightness.

If you get stuck in a force close loop, you can reboot your S7 in to the Android Safe Mode. To get to Safe Mode, power off the device, the press and hold the Track pad and press the Power button. Continue to hold the Track Pad until the system boots. It will say Safe Mode in the lower left corner. Safe Mode will load the default launcher. Once in Safe Mode, you can uninstall the app causing the force close loop. Then shut down and restart normally.

PC Pro March 2011

2011-01-17T10:48:00.002+08:00

Features

53 ways to save money
Reclaim your data

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Paragon Hard Disk Manager 2010 Special Edition

Patch Tuesday January 2011

2011-01-14T11:24:00.002+08:00

Microsoft has released the following security updates for Windows XP :

Security Update for Windows XP (KB2419632)

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2011 (KB890830)

PC Advisor March 2011

2011-01-13T10:30:00.002+08:00

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Tablet PC buyers' guide
Best buy broadband

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