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William Maher has written extensively about PCs and technology since the early days of the dot com boom, including stories on hacking, the rise of Linux, special effects in Hollywood, and the evolution of portable computers and wireless. He has covered international technology events such as Intel IDF in Beijing and IBM Lotusphere in Florida and has worked in numerous print and online roles, including labs editor, news editor, features editor, and deputy editor. Prior to working at PC Authority he was deputy editor at APC Magazine, an online journalist for APC Newswire, as well as a contributor in the past to Money Magazine, 4W4 Australia, The Bulletin and Motor.

William studied journalism at Charles Sturt University, and has been nominated for many industry awards, including Winning the Most Entertaining Writer award (2004 Consensus IT Writers Awards), and being a Finalist for Most Controversial Writer in the same year.

Innovations like broadband and portable MP3 keep William excited about technology, though he wishes more tech companies understood the term "user-friendly". William believes the biggest story in consumer technology is the way the Internet is affecting our social interactions - from online gaming, forums, to mobile messaging and Facebook.

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5 More Free PC Apps You Can't Do Without
by William Maher

More digital Swiss Army knife software, including utilities and tools that are so useful you won't know how you ever did without them

Nov 16, 2009
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5 More Free PC Apps You Can't Do Without
by William Maher

More digital Swiss Army knife software, including utilities and tools that are so useful you won't know how you ever did without them

Nov 5, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera: 4 types of cameras compared
by William Maher

The market is adapting to photo enthusiasts with a number of better-than-compact technologies and camera sizes. Here's a 5-minute primer to the pros and cons of four different types of digital cameras

Nov 2, 2009
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5 Free PC Apps You Can't Do Without
by William Maher

Like a digital Swiss Army knife, these are the utilities and tools that are so useful you won't know how you ever did without them

Oct 27, 2009
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Midnight madness: First sales of Windows 7 begin in Australia
by William Maher

People are still willing to queue up in the middle of the night to buy the first few copies of Windows 7

Oct 21, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera: Should you buy a DSLR?
by William Maher

Choosing between a standard compact camera and a DSRL may be the biggest photography decision you have to make. We list a number of compelling reasons to sway you either way.

Oct 2, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera, part 4: Digital camera checklist, know your gear
by William Maher

By knowing your gear better, you will be in a better position to purchase the DSLR that is right for you. We look at five key areas that every DSLR photographer should keep in mind.

Sep 29, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera, part 3: Should you consider a power zoom instead?
by William Maher

The Power Zoom can help photographers achieve that perfect shot with a huge zoom capacity, but it can also mean a very heavy lens trade off in exchange.

Sep 7, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera, part 2: should you consider Micro Four Thirds instead?
by William Maher

For those looking to step up to a quality camera, the Micro Four Thirds is an exciting alternative to DSLRs. Here's what you need to know

Aug 28, 2009
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Stepping up to a DSLR camera, part 1: The megapixel myth
by William Maher

More pixels doesn't necessarily mean better image quality.To better understand why some cameras take better pictures than others, you need to look at the image sensor itself.

Aug 11, 2009
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If money were no object: meet Leica's $14,750 compact digital camera
by William Maher

Leica has released what might be the pinnacle of compact cameras for the photography enthusiast - the $14,750 Leica M8 "White".

Aug 6, 2009
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Derelict Ship: prequel movie to re-imagine Ridley's eerie Alien mythology
by William Maher

The tantalizing prospect of another glimpse into Ridley Scott's 1979 science fiction world is in the cards, with reports of a Scott-directed prequel movie

Aug 4, 2009
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Your keyboard is nasty, but here's one that's dishwasher safe
by William Maher

We've heard of spill-proof keyboards, but the Silver Seal keyboard goes a step further - it can be put through a wash in your dishwasher along with your plates and cups.

Jul 28, 2009
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Invisible flash: camera takes undetectable photos
by William Maher

Researchers have demonstrated a "dark flash" that takes photos without emitting the bright visible flash normally visible to the naked eye.

Jul 27, 2009
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Lighting-up Australia: Tasmanian fibre rollout like distribution of electricity 100 years ago
by William Maher

Around 5,000 homes in Tasmania will be the first to experience 100Mbps Internet via the National Broadband Network - which government backers are likening to the electricity revolution.

Jul 27, 2009
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Best box for playing movies on your TV: Viewsonic now a contender
by William Maher

Deciding on the HTPC or a streaming media box path is a major factor in building the perfect home entertainment network. Viewsonic's new box is making us rethink the Nettop as an option.

Jul 24, 2009
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What would make you enter a Microsoft store?
by William Maher

Apple's flagship stores continue to draw crowds, and now Microsoft is working on its own stores to "transform the PC buying experience". So what would make you visit the perfect Microsoft PC shop?

Jul 23, 2009
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Internode offers "game-changing" broadband plan
by William Maher

At first glance, Internode's new Easy Broadband sounds like a good deal. Lots of quota, and an interesting approach to the signup process.

Jul 9, 2009
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Bike Tech: augmenting human vision with the Fresnel lens
by William Maher

Human peripheral vision could be increased by experimenting with lens technology, something that might come in handy when you're riding around city streets

Jul 7, 2009
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No-compromise compact is perfect DSLR camera sidekick
by William Maher

Sigma's DP2 is one of a new breed of no-compromise cameras in a mini digital camera shell, without the bulk of a DSLR

Jul 6, 2009
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Issue: 145 | December, 2009

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