APC

For people who love technology, APC is unique: it's the world's longest-published monthly tech magazine. Launched in May 1980, we were there when Apple's Macintosh and IBM's PC were born, and have been at the forefront of tech ever since. With a combination of insights, testing and tutorials APC lets you stay up-to-date with tech as it changes the world.

APC

To inform and entertain • Because that’s what we do.

Exclusive downloads • Your free full-version apps as a thanks for reading APC. These exclusive downloads will only be available for a limited time, from 30/08/24 to 03/11/24.

New Windows update delivers major AMD Zen 5 boost • Double-digit gains for free.

Apple Intelligence • Smart thinking from Cupertino.

Artistic vision is missing in the live service sausage factory • Sony’s Concord is perfectly “fine”, but it’s also obvious why it launched so dismally.

AMD details Zen 5 architecture for Ryzen 9000 • Performance up, power down – looking good!

We pay too much for electronics in Australia • The ‘Australia tax’ isn’t the only reason we pay too much for our goods.

Is this Intel’s last stand? • The company is facing its toughest challenge in its long history.

The town square is burning • If governments can’t stand up to Twitter, says Jon Honeyball, then it’s down to us.

Hey AI: what do my dog’s barks mean? • Researchers believe AI-powered language tools could be turned from human to chat to deciphering dog barks. Animal lover Nicole Kobie reveals all.

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors.

THE LIST • The best NVMe SSDs in 2024

OneDrive vs Google Drive • The tech titans clash in the field of cloud storage. Nate Drake investigates.

GADGETS • Nice things to have

REVIEWS • Expert reviews and recommendations to help you buy with confidence

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 OLED • Windows and Arm together shows how good life can be without Intel.

Asus Zenbook S 16 • A premium ultraportable 16in laptop that offers great performance yet long battery life.

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU • The latest processor from AMD gives higher end x86 performance without sacrificing efficiency.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X • The second entry in the desktop Ryzen 9000 series throws eight Zen 5 cores up against its six-core 9600X stablemate.

Samsung ViewFinity S80UD • Can a big, Samsung office monitor impress in a crowded market?

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP • Has Asus made the ultimate monitor?

WD Gold 24TB • No surprises, providing satisfactory performance for mechanical storage.

SanDisk Pro-Blade • Rugged and portable storage for professionals.

Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Pack • Netgear has literally made a mesh for clueless, middle-aged rich men. Want one?

Ultimate Ears Everboom • Party tunes everywhere all at once.

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 • Talking heads.

Glow 24.09 • System analysis tool

Lake • Contemplate on your day with this mindful colouring journal.

Ultramarine Linux 40 • Nate Drake finds out what puts the ‘Ultra’ in this user-friendly Fedora remix from our friends in the Land of Smiles.

30 GREATEST MOMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY... EVER! • WE PICK OUT THE 30 MOST MOMENTOUS EVENTS FROM 1994 TO 2024 – AND THROW IN A DIRTY DOZEN OF “FAILS” FOR GOOD MEASURE

BEST FREE APPS FOR YOUR VIDEOS, MUSIC & PHOTOS • Ditch the default camera and microphone apps on your phone or tablet for superior free alternatives. Robert Irvine explains how to capture, edit and enhance content like the experts do.

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