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APC

Jun 01 2022
Magazine

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.

Australian tech story • How Aussies helped start it all

APC

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 16/05/22 to 03/07/22.

Inside APC • Find out all about APC’s editorial policies, test practices, how to read the benchmark results, and more.

APC AWARDS

MICROSOFT 365 IMPROVEMENT COMING • Update allows switching between work and personal accounts.

THE UNREAL ENGINE 5 ERA BEGINS • The new 3D and game engine enters full release.

Windows 11 still struggles to convince users to upgrade • But it only has itself to blame.

Intel opens next-gen chip fab • $4.2B fab expansion is now open for business.

NFT BORED APE MARKETPLACE GETS HACKED • People lose ‘millions’ in ape pictures.

DDR5 OVERCLOCKED TO 10,004 MT/S • New world record shows DDR5’s potential.

MICROSOFT SAYS THE FUTURE OF WINDOWS IS THE CLOUD • Plans to integrate Windows 11 and Windows 365 via hybrid experience.

Nvidia uses GPU-powered AI to design GPUs • Was AI instrumental to the advancements behind Ada Lovelace?

Enjoy this golden age, because game subscription services are going to fragment • With Sony joining Microsoft in the subscription market, the concept of a one-subscription-fits-all golden age is over, writes Shaun Prescott.

Bitcoin’s biggest blackmarket bust • How the seemingly anonymous nature of Bitcoin led the IRS to take down the largest global pedophilia network in history.

Quantum computers are coming to steal your passwords and cryptocurrencies • QCs are exceptionally adept at breaking cryptographic keys.

Powering ahead • Nvidia has unveiled its Hopper H100 data centre GPU. Will its dramatic performance lead the way for consumer silicon?

No escape from reality • The ultra-realism of war-based games prompts Jon Honeyball to ask some ethical questions.

Will digital tastes bring virtual worlds to life? • The future of flavour could be digital, thanks to efforts to deliver tastes and smells in new ways. Nicole Kobie reveals the research making it happen.

Steam Deck • The hottest new device right now is the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC from Valve.

The A-List • Find the best deals on new gear at getprice.com/au

The top microphones

GADGETS • NICE LITTLE THINGS

Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED • Asus’s new AMD-powered Vivobook may just be the MacBook Pro killer we’ve been waiting for.

Specifications

MSI Raider GE76 • Did this Raider just steal the laptop CPU crown back for Intel?

Specifications

Acer Enduro Urban N3 • Acer brings rugged work laptops to the outdoorsy consumer.

Specifications

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D • A technological marvel designed for gamers.

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC • Meet the most powerful GPU on the market.

Specifications

DeepCool AK400 • A $49 CPU cooler that promises to be a big step up from bundled stock coolers.

Specifications

Silicon Power XS70 2TB • Silicon Power roars into the Australian high performance SSD market.

Specifications

MSI Spatium M480 Play 2TB • The Spatium M480 gets an upgrade.

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra • Samsung’s Android tablet...


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 116 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: Jun 01 2022

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: May 16, 2022

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Tech & Gaming

Languages

English

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.

Australian tech story • How Aussies helped start it all

APC

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 16/05/22 to 03/07/22.

Inside APC • Find out all about APC’s editorial policies, test practices, how to read the benchmark results, and more.

APC AWARDS

MICROSOFT 365 IMPROVEMENT COMING • Update allows switching between work and personal accounts.

THE UNREAL ENGINE 5 ERA BEGINS • The new 3D and game engine enters full release.

Windows 11 still struggles to convince users to upgrade • But it only has itself to blame.

Intel opens next-gen chip fab • $4.2B fab expansion is now open for business.

NFT BORED APE MARKETPLACE GETS HACKED • People lose ‘millions’ in ape pictures.

DDR5 OVERCLOCKED TO 10,004 MT/S • New world record shows DDR5’s potential.

MICROSOFT SAYS THE FUTURE OF WINDOWS IS THE CLOUD • Plans to integrate Windows 11 and Windows 365 via hybrid experience.

Nvidia uses GPU-powered AI to design GPUs • Was AI instrumental to the advancements behind Ada Lovelace?

Enjoy this golden age, because game subscription services are going to fragment • With Sony joining Microsoft in the subscription market, the concept of a one-subscription-fits-all golden age is over, writes Shaun Prescott.

Bitcoin’s biggest blackmarket bust • How the seemingly anonymous nature of Bitcoin led the IRS to take down the largest global pedophilia network in history.

Quantum computers are coming to steal your passwords and cryptocurrencies • QCs are exceptionally adept at breaking cryptographic keys.

Powering ahead • Nvidia has unveiled its Hopper H100 data centre GPU. Will its dramatic performance lead the way for consumer silicon?

No escape from reality • The ultra-realism of war-based games prompts Jon Honeyball to ask some ethical questions.

Will digital tastes bring virtual worlds to life? • The future of flavour could be digital, thanks to efforts to deliver tastes and smells in new ways. Nicole Kobie reveals the research making it happen.

Steam Deck • The hottest new device right now is the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC from Valve.

The A-List • Find the best deals on new gear at getprice.com/au

The top microphones

GADGETS • NICE LITTLE THINGS

Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED • Asus’s new AMD-powered Vivobook may just be the MacBook Pro killer we’ve been waiting for.

Specifications

MSI Raider GE76 • Did this Raider just steal the laptop CPU crown back for Intel?

Specifications

Acer Enduro Urban N3 • Acer brings rugged work laptops to the outdoorsy consumer.

Specifications

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D • A technological marvel designed for gamers.

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC • Meet the most powerful GPU on the market.

Specifications

DeepCool AK400 • A $49 CPU cooler that promises to be a big step up from bundled stock coolers.

Specifications

Silicon Power XS70 2TB • Silicon Power roars into the Australian high performance SSD market.

Specifications

MSI Spatium M480 Play 2TB • The Spatium M480 gets an upgrade.

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra • Samsung’s Android tablet...


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