William Maher

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William Maher has written extensively about PCs and technology since the early days of the dot com boom, including stories on hacking, the rise of Linux, special effects in Hollywood, and the evolution of portable computers and wireless. He has covered international technology events such as Intel IDF in Beijing and IBM Lotusphere in Florida and has worked in numerous print and online roles, including labs editor, news editor, features editor, and deputy editor. Prior to working at PC Authority he was deputy editor at APC Magazine, an online journalist for APC Newswire, as well as a contributor in the past to Money Magazine, 4W4 Australia, The Bulletin and Motor.

William studied journalism at Charles Sturt University, and has been nominated for many industry awards, including Winning the Most Entertaining Writer award (2004 Consensus IT Writers Awards), and being a Finalist for Most Controversial Writer in the same year.

Innovations like broadband and portable MP3 keep William excited about technology, though he wishes more tech companies understood the term "user-friendly". William believes the biggest story in consumer technology is the way the Internet is affecting our social interactions - from online gaming, forums, to mobile messaging and Facebook.



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Telstra launches Ultimate 3G hotspot modem 
Jun 21, 2011 | 3 Comments 
Combines Wi-Fi and 3G for the world's fastest wireless hotspot, says Telstra.
 
Vodafone gets first dibs on Google Nexus S 
Feb 8, 2011 | 7 Comments 
Latest Google phone coming to Australia... soon.
 
Google blocks BitTorrent from search suggestions 
Feb 1, 2011 | 8 Comments 
Google adds to the naughty dictionary.
 
Opinion: Is this apocalypse now for netbooks? 
Jan 20, 2011 | 2 Comments 
Predictions the netbook is dead are a touch exaggerated.
 
CES: ASUS launches hybrid Eee Pad tablet 
Jan 5, 2011 | Comment Now 
Part laptop, part touchscreen tablet.
 
Telstra launches $299 T-Touch Tab 
Oct 27, 2010 | 4 Comments 
Budget-minded Android tablet introduced.
 
Kogan Agora - a simpler, practical Google phone? 
First Look
Dec 5, 2008 | Comment Now 
The next Google phone will be Kogan's Agora and it's looking to be much more understated, but perhaps sensible, design than the flashier T-Mobile G1.
 
HTC Touch Pro unboxed 
First Look
Oct 16, 2008 | Comment Now 
HTC's new Blackberry killer arrives on our desk, and it's every bit the showoff we thought it would be - and that's mean as a compliment.
 
Dell Inspiron Mini 9, not an Eee-killer but the price is right 
First Look
Sep 16, 2008 | Comment Now 
Dell's long awaited entry into the Eee-class notebook market is a top effort, though not perfect.
 
First Look: Nokia E71 faces off against iPhone 3G 
First Look
Sep 3, 2008 | Comment Now 
One of the best combinations of design and function in a smartphone we've seen for some time.
 
First Look: MSI Wind, a mini-laptop with a screen that doesn't suck 
First Look
Jul 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
Our pics and first impressions of the hotly anticipated ultra-cheapie, and yes, it's better than the Eee in several ways.
 
iPhone fairy arrives at midnight for Optus customers, sane hours for everyone else 
Jul 9, 2008 | Comment Now 
Optus is hoping to draw the faithful to an iPhone street celebration when they host a midnight in-store countdown to iPhone 3G sales on Thursday night. What, you're not ...
 
Wraps come off Sydney Apple store 
Jun 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
The blue hoardings have come off Apple's first retail store in Australia, revealing an airy glass box like exterior. Check out the pics here.
 
FIRST LOOK: HP Mini-Note 2133, makes my leg feel like it's on fire 
First Look
May 14, 2008 | Comment Now 
We're worried about the damn hot operating temperature, but otherwise we're blown away by this mini notebook.
 
Microsoft on IE8: we won’t break the Web 
Feb 14, 2008 | Comment Now 
No matter what you think about IE, you’ve got to feel sorry for the developers preparing the new IE8.
 
Telstra opens floodgates on massive ADSL2+ upgrade 
Feb 7, 2008 | Comment Now 
370 telephone exchanges to be upgraded within the next week in giant rollout.
 
Internode enters regional wireless broadband game 
Jan 29, 2008 | Comment Now 
It’s one of the next big hopes for broadband in regional Australia, and now Internode has beaten major carriers with a WiMax wireless broadband service.
 
iPrimus to launch “naked” broadband 
Jan 22, 2008 | Comment Now 
iPrimus is set to join other ISPs offering a way out for Internet users sick of line rental charges.
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