Linux has a few disc burning apps available, but our favourite is undoubtedly the powerful K3b. More »
Windows has more disc-burning apps than we can count, but a few notable programs stand out from the pack. Our favourite is CDBurnerXP for its long list of features and easy-to-use interface. More »
Ever since Apple introduced disc burning into Mac OS X, third-party software stopped seeing much development. While there aren’t a ton of disc-burning apps still in the running, Burn still stands strong as our top choice thanks to its simplicity, powerful feature set and $0 price tag. More »
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 has made more money on its first day in Australia than any other film in history. That’s no surprise given the success of the Potter franchise, but it’s also emblematic of the dominant trend in today’s movie industry: sequels are the easiest way to turn a dollar. More »
Competition for DVD rental by mail in Australia essentially just disappeared. Telstra’s BigPond Movies division is selling its rental business to rival Quickflix, and will stop postal rentals after September 30 2011. More »
Upon receiving her new MacBook Air, my mother asked me how she’s supposed to watch movies on the plane without a DVD drive. If you’ve got people asking you similar questions, here are some easy-to-follow instructions for ripping a DVD to your computer. More »
Getting DVDs delivered by mail to watch when it suits you sounds potentially appealing, but will they really come that often and will you ever see the movies you actually want? I decided to sign up for Quickflix and find out. More »