Work

Steve Jobs’ Misguided Defence Of Bloated iTunes Updates

One of the more annoying features of iTunes is its insistence on a full-sized download every time there’s even a minor update. Steve Jobs apparently thinks that a 90MB download is “not so big”, but Australian users might beg to differ.


April 21, 2010
Communicate

Why Your ISP Won’t Offer Uncapped Downloads

Lifehacker AU

Many Australians look with envy at the “unlimited download” Internet plans offered in markets like the US and ask: Why don’t we get that uncapped option in Australia? It’s easy to assume the answer is corporate greed, but the reality is a little more complex.


April 9, 2010
Money

Why Downloading Xbox Games Still Costs You More Money

Lifehacker AU

Downloading games is convenient, but the fact that you don’t receive physical media isn’t always reflected in the pricing. Over at our sister site Kotaku, David has revisited the issue of the Xbox Games On Demand platform, to see if downloads for that platform offer better value than they did at launch.


April 6, 2010
Communicate

TPG Uncapped Broadband Hard To Come By

Lifehacker AU

When we reported on TPG’s plans for an uncapped broadband service last month, we noted that the details were a little hazy. According to one Lifehacker reader, the deal isn’t easy to come by.


March 20, 2010
Work

NetBalancer Prioritises Network Traffic By Application

Windows: Ever wish you could guarantee your BitTorrent download didn’t choke your streaming YouTube video — or vice versa — but don’t feel like setting up Quality of Service rules on your super-router? NetBalancer shapes bandwidth allocations for different apps on your PC.


March 15, 2010
Communicate

Seven Scores Big With Catch-Up Service

Lifehacker AU

Further proof that we like online TV viewing: Seven’s PLUS7 catch-up service, which launched last month, attracted half a million users in its first month of operation.


March 12, 2010
Communicate

Uncapped ADSL Plans From TPG, Exetel

Lifehacker AU

When AAPT rolled out an uncapped ADSL2+ broadband plan last month, we wondered how long it would be before other providers followed suit. This week, both TPG and Exetel have announced unlimited services, potentially eliminating the pain of a slowed connection or an unexpected bill near the end of the month.


February 24, 2010
Work

Sharing Large Files Via Email

Lifehacker AU

When it comes to sharing files, old-fashioned email remains a popular alternative — but what happens when the files get bigger? Lifehacker 101 examines your options.


February 16, 2010
Communicate

YouTube Video Speed History Rates Your ISP

Lifehacker AU

Few apps test the efficiency of your net connection like streaming video. YouTube’s Video Speed History feature tells you how well your ISP stacks up.


Communicate

Does AAPT’s Cap-Free Broadband Plan Measure Up?

Lifehacker AU

Download-limit-free plans are few and far between in the Australian market. Does AAPT’s newly-announced plan have what it takes?