Andrew Hendry - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by Andrew Hendry

Article | 9/10/2007 Bootlegged iPhones selling like hot cakes in Australia

Despite not being officially released yet, unlocked iPhones are hitting a hungry Australian market, making consumers happy and sellers even happier.

Article | 8/10/2007 Browser-based GIS boosts Bayswater Council's efficiency

The City of Bayswater, located north of Perth and with a population of roughly 56,000 inhabitants, has implemented a new spatial viewer called 'CitySp...

Article | 4/10/2007 ACCC drops case against Google subsidiaries

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has discontinued proceedings against two of the four respondents in it's case against Google and th...

Article | 3/10/2007 Chaser's Charles Firth: Master of satire, and computer repairs

Charles Firth is renowned for his satirical treatment of current affairs, and his talent for capturing the stupidity of everyday Americans on CNNNN an...

Article | 25/09/2007 Vodafone marks GPS launch with free mapping and navigation

Vodafone has launched its own GPS service - Vodafone Compass - and marked it by offering 12 months free GPS mapping for customers who sign up before D...

Article | 24/09/2007 APEC Web site readied for hack threat that never eventuated

A back up to www.apec2007.org was never called upon despite threats to hack and disrupt the summit's official Web site, said the APEC IT chief.

Article | 24/09/2007 APEC via video conference? Possible, but not likely

With the extreme security measures, logistical requirements, and disruptions to the local population, could future APEC leaders week meetings be condu...

Article | 20/09/2007 APEC IT Taskforce leaves software legacy for future hosts

When the APEC summit came to Australia this year, it posed some difficult software problems for the APEC Taskforce's IT department.

Article | 19/09/2007 2Clix law suit against Whirlpool reportedly withdrawn

The recent legal proceedings brought against Whirlpool forum creator, Simon Wright, by the business and accounting software company 2Clix, appears to ...

Article | 18/09/2007 Credit card details still number one target for online crims

Australians are most at risk from malicious online attacks targeting their credit card details, followed by bank and email account information, reveal...

Article | 17/09/2007 Database hack thorn in Roses Only side

A potential database breach of the online florist, Roses Only, may have resulted in the theft of sensitive information, including customers credit car...

Article | 14/09/2007 Google throws hat into Election 07, gives pollies, voters a voice

Australian politicians from both sides of the fence have lauded Google Australia's launch of a new election Web page and tools dedicated to keeping th...

Article | 14/09/2007 2Clix lawsuit a 'chilling' attack on free speech

The lawsuit filed by 2Clix against Whirlpool forum creator, Simon Wright, could have a "chilling effect" on reasonable and factual comments people may...

Article | 12/09/2007 Judge asks ACCC to revise its Google case

Australian Federal Court judge, James Allsop, this week ordered the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to go away and revise its ca...

Article | 12/09/2007 2Clix sues broadband forum for "false and malicious" threads

The creator of the long running Whirlpool.net.au forum is being sued by 2Clix, a Queensland based business management and accounting software company,...