William Maher

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.

Recent articles for William Maher

Telco/ISP

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.

Hardware

Vodafone gets first dibs on Google Nexus S

Feb 8, 2011 | 7 Comments

Latest Google phone coming to Australia... soon.

Oddware

Google blocks BitTorrent from search suggestions

Feb 1, 2011 | 8 Comments

Google adds to the naughty dictionary.

Hardware

Opinion: Is this apocalypse now for netbooks?

Jan 20, 2011 | 2 Comments

Predictions the netbook is dead are a touch exaggerated.

Hardware

CES: ASUS launches hybrid Eee Pad tablet

Jan 5, 2011 | Comment Now

Part laptop, part touchscreen tablet.

Hardware

Telstra launches $299 T-Touch Tab

Oct 27, 2010 | 4 Comments

Budget-minded Android tablet introduced.

Kogan Agora - a simpler, practical Google phone?

Telco/ISP

Kogan Agora - a simpler, practical Google phone?

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.

Telco/ISP

HTC Touch Pro unboxed

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

Hardware

Dell Inspiron Mini 9, not an Eee-killer but the price is right

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

Telco/ISP

First Look: Nokia E71 faces off against iPhone 3G

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

Hardware

First Look: MSI Wind, a mini-laptop with a screen that doesn't suck

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.

Telco/ISP

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 ...

Strategy

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

Hardware

FIRST LOOK: HP Mini-Note 2133, makes my leg feel like it's on fire

May 14, 2008 | Comment Now

We're worried about the damn hot operating temperature, but otherwise we're blown away by this mini notebook.

Software

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.

Telco/ISP

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.

Telco/ISP

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.