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APC Magazine? Cheapest place to get it?

Hey guys, I was about to sign up for a 12 month subscription to APC magazine for $70. Is this the cheapest way to get a subscription? Please help me!

Free Cloud Services: How to 'combine' multiple cloud storage services?

Hey guys, I remember reading a while ago that it was possible to combine the free cloud services from different companies:15GB from Google + 5GB from Apple etc. Does anyone know how this works? …

Digital PC Magazine?

Hey guys, I really like reading the physical copies of APC Magazine and Techlife, but I don't know if they have a digital version so I can read it on my PC. Are there any cheap subscriptions?

Best Cloud Photo App?

Hey all, I just need a photo cloud app/solution that'll run on Android, Mac, iPod Touch and Windows as these are the devices I use. I use the Amazon AppStore for my app downloads for my Android …

Cheap WiFi Range Extender?

Hey guys, when I'm in the garage my tablet device struggles to maintain a connection to my WiFi router because it's on the other side of the property. I just need something to extend the …

How to take Android tablet back to factory settings?

Hey guys, I've got a cheapo Android tablet here and just in case I picked up some malicious software, how do I reset the device so that it's 'back to factory settings?' If I hit …

$129 10" tablet device from Target down from $200... good deal?

Hey guys, I just saw this in the Target catalogue. Is this a good deal? It's running Android.

First smartphone for my older sister?

Hi all, I was planning on buying my older sister a tablet device, but I want to buy her a smartphone instead. I really want to buy one of those smartphones that have a massive screen as she has poor …

Projects to work on at home?

Hi all, I have a great deal of free-time on my hands and I want to use it productively. I won't be able to go back to work for at least 12 months so I want something to work on at home. I just …

Cheap tablet device?

Hi all, I'm wanting to buy my older sister a tablet device. I've never owned a tablet device before and neither has she so I don't know what I'm looking for. I just want a good …

How to use PC productively?

Hi all, I remember using my PC to download music back when i had dial up 10 years ago. I used to leave it running all night and in this way it was doing something productive. Now I have broadband and …

Mechanical keyboards: Which one to get?

Hi all, I've never tried a mechanical keyboard, but I keep hearing that they're easier and faster to type on. I just want something minimalistic and cheap. What can people recommend I …

Best way to receive OzBargain posts?

Hey guys, I really love OzBargain. However, I don't like needing to always refresh the OzBargain homepage every few minutes. I'm mainly interested in computing bargains. Is there a way for …

New keyboard: Where can I try them out?

Hey all, I'm wanting to buy a new keyboard. However, I don't know which one to buy. I thought I could go down to a store and try a couple out because I want to buy a decent one this time. I …

PC related magazine subscriptions?

Hi all, I'm wanting to sign up to a PC related magazine. i used to really enjoy PC User and it looks like they've changed their name to Techlife. Does anyone know how the subscription …

Cheap boxing bag and stand?

Hey guys, I'm wanting to put a boxing bag in my garage. Can anyone recommend a place for me to go? I need a boxing bag and the stand. I can buy a pair of gloves some place else. Thanks for any …

Online Education?

Hi all, I'm looking to do some online studying, however, I don't know what's available. Could somebody help me please? What's available, including options from a university? What …

Need a new keyboard: Recommendations?

Hi all, I'm currently looking at buying a new keyboard. I've been using a Logitech K200 and it's been great, but I want to get something better this time. What do you guys recommend I look into?

Best place to get Battlefield 4?

hey guys, i just read that the beta of BF4 comes out early October, but you need a premium copy to access it.

Battlefield 3: Cheapest place to buy it?

hi all, i just wanted to know the cheapest place where i could Battlefield 3. i tried this site, but i don't know how to order it: https://www.humblebundle.com/ thank you!

Good value TV for the bedroom?

hey guys, i'm looking for a TV that i can watch while i relax in bed.

DivX Player: Which formats are supported?

hey guys, i've got a Telefunken TDV4360 here that i want to give to my friend. he wants to watch divx files on it, but i just want to test out which video formats work.

Online Certificates?

hey guys, i'm really interested in studying online. i've heard of OpenUni, but i haven't looked into them too much nor do i know a lot about them.

Cheap boxing bag and stand?

hey guys, i'm wanting to put up a boxing bag stand in my garage. does anyone know where i could buy one cheaply? is Rebel Sport a good place to go? thank you!

BitCoin: Can someone explain it to me?

hi all, i'm currently looking for productive things i can do with my PC as stated here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104568

Which Mobile Phone Carrier?

hi all, i'm looking to get a new mobile phone for my elderly grandmother who lives with me.

Officeworks

Digital Camera: Nikon L25 from Officeworks - Is this a good deal?

hey guys, i'm looking at buying my first camera. i just saw this at officeworks and i wanted to know if it was a good deal:

An economy in Recession - Is now a good time to buy?

hey all, i just wanted to know if the current economic climate means it's a good time to buy. it seems like most companies are making their prices as low as possible to be able to get business.

Fridges: Where to go for a small-medium fridge?

hey guys, i've got a 28 year old fridge that i use as my main fridge in the kitchen. i just want a small-medium fridge as i live alone. where should i go for a good price?

Surge Protector. Never used one before...

hi all, i've got a bunch of low powered external hard drives here as well as one laptop, a mac mini and soon to be a Q9400 PC tower. there is only one power outlet in this room.

Where to buy cheapest/best value NEW iPhone 4?

hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new iPhone 4. i was looking at the Apple website and they've got it for $450. what are some other stores i can check out? thanks

Device to store phone numbers: What to get?

hey guys, i want to buy a device to store phone numbers for my grandmother. she's old and has all her numbers stored in a teledex.

'Attach On' light for Sony E-Reader? What to get one?

hi all, i'm looking for an 'attach on' light for my Sony E-Reader. Sony sells an accessory, but it's $60: http://www.sony.com.au/product/prsa-cl22

How to find out about online competitions to enter?

hi all, i was just wondering if there was a site or special section on this site that displayed online competitions that can be entered. thanks!

Best way to watch DivX movies on TV in bedroom?

hey guys, i'm looking at buying a new TV for my bedroom. i want to watch divx movies on it. it just needs to be a smallish TV.

iPod Touch Bluetooth accessories?

hey guys, i was just wondering what iPod Touch Bluetooth accessories would allow me to watch videos on a TV or play music into an external speaker.

Best e-book reader right now?

hey guys, this is my current e-reader: http://www.sony.com.au/product/prs-t1

Digital Photo Frame: First time buying one..

hey all, i've never bought one of these before and i came across this: http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Frames-and-Albums/Digital-Photo-Frames/WEDPF840

Starcraft 2: Where to get it?

hey guys, i was about to buy the digital SC2 from the Blizzard site, but the price is $60 USD. i was wondering if there's somewhere else that sells it for a better price. thanks

Hobby Kit? What can I look into?

hey guys, i've been looking for a new hobby and haven't really found much. is there a hobby shop website someone could recommend i look at? thanks

USB Mic: Good value one?

hey guys, i've never used a USB mic before. i don't need a set of headphones and i just want something that'll work on Mac/Windows. what are my options? thanks

Mac App Store: Free apps?

hey guys, i was always see free apps for the iPhone on the front page, but nothing for OSX. is there anything out there? thanks

Cheap weights.. where to get them?

hey guys, i just want to buy a couple plates -- only around 40kg or so. i looked at rebel and they were asking for $2 per 1kg and that's just outrageous for some pieces of heavy metal.

HP Microserver N40L 2GB 250GB $250: What's so special about it?

hey guys, i keep seeing this being posted every week and i just don't understand why people are raving about it so much. couldn't you buy a $250-300 netbook and install freeNAS?

How to use one keyboard, mouse and display for two PC's?

hey guys, right now i'm using a mac mini and also another Windows PC tower.

Windows7 Pro key: Cheapest place to get one?

hey guys, i've got a real Windows 7 Pro DVD i can use, however, i need a real Win7 Pro key to be able to use it. i don't want to do anything shady so what are my options?

Wireless Router: Cheapest one available?

hey guys, i'm looking to buy a wireless 150 router. could be a belkin, netgear or D-Link, just as long as it's a 150 wireless router without a modem.

Wireless Router... what's a good value one at the moment?

hey guys, i'm looking to buy my first wireless router. speed isn't an issue for me at all, only range. the range needs to be around at the most, 30 meters or so.

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This is $125 cheaper than the HP Proliant that was submitted by another poster earlier.

USB to e-Sata adapter?

hey guys, i've got an external DVD drive here that only plugs in via an E-Sata/USB port. i want to connect it to a PC that doesn't have a DVD drive.