JR Raphael - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by JR Raphael

Article | 8/12/2008 Vista SP2: six things you need to know

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 has been released as a public beta version.

Article | 3/12/2008 YouTube gets classy: less sex, more symphony

YouTube appears poised for an image makeover, with a pair of announcements this week promising less sex and more symphony. YouTube's new Symphony Orch...

Article | 26/11/2008 Beatles face iTunes Delay, but Zeppelin's rocking online

The Beatles may not be ready for iTunes, but another legend from the world of rock 'n' roll is diving deeper into the digital age.

Article | 25/11/2008 Report Claims Google Layoffs: 10,000 Jobs Being Cut

Google may be preparing to lay off thousands of workers, if a Silicon Valley information service is to be believed. WebGuild cites anonymous inside so...

Article | 19/11/2008 The 11 lamest blogs on the Web

After an Internet-wide search, here are the 11 blogs that depressed -- er, uh -- impressed us the most with their lameness.

Article | 14/11/2008 The Apple search engine? I hope not

Rumors are floating around the Web this week about a possible new search engine in the works by Apple.

Article | 4/11/2008 Top 20 election day Web sites and online tools

Ready for election day? The Web is brimming with interactive tools--everything from widgets to mobile alerts--that can help you stay on top of the pre...

Article | 31/10/2008 The Beatles go digital with Rock Band-style game

The Beatles are coming together with MTV and the makers of Rock Band for their first interactive video game experience.

Article | 24/10/2008 Election deception: The Web's 12 dirtiest tricks

Political campaigns in the United States are notorious for inspiring dirty tricks and nasty tactics. Now, in the most tech-attuned presidential race t...

Article | 24/10/2008 eBay's ivory ban: Why it happened and what it means

A newly expanded ivory ban on eBay highlights the challenge of running a global marketplace while complying with local laws. eBay has decided to stop ...

Article | 20/10/2008 A decade of Internet superstars: where are they now?

Whatever happened to the Evolution of Dance guy or that kid who loved Britney Spears so much he cried for her under his sheet? We'll fill you in on wh...

Article | 17/10/2008 Report: Botnet spam attacks to target mobile phones

The same week one of the world's worst spam operations is being shut down, security researchers are warning the next big threat may not be for PCs at ...

Article | 7/10/2008 Google Goggles: no more inebriated e-mailing

We all know a wild night can impede your better judgement -- and in the age of electronics, it's all too easy to hit the "Send" button after hitting t...

Article | 16/09/2008 E-mail addiction: five signs you need help

Quick: When's the last time you checked your e-mail?

Article | 11/09/2008 Browser Battle: Firefox 3.1 vs. Chrome vs. IE 8

Mozilla's second alpha of Firefox 3.1 is upping the ante in the next-generation browser battle. So how do the main contenders stack up so far now? One...