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 by William Maher

Who has the most underappreciated job in IT?

Who has the most underappreciated job in IT?

Sure, you've had some long days at the office, but you couldn't possibly have it as bad as this particular band of IT soldiers.
William Maher Jul 29 2011, 7:58AM Services
Huawei giving phones away

Huawei giving phones away

But will users prefer the Ideos X1 to the iPhone?
William Maher Jul 26 2011, 9:02AM Mobility
NBN to cost more in regional Australia: Internode

NBN to cost more in regional Australia: Internode

Backhaul costs are a concern.
William Maher Jul 22 2011, 8:19AM Collaboration
Telstra launches Ultimate 3G hotspot modem

Telstra launches Ultimate 3G hotspot modem

Combines wi-fi and 3G for the world's fastest wireless hotspot, says Telstra.
William Maher Jun 21 2011, 4:24PM Mobility
iiNet's BoB2 pushes NBN into homes

iiNet's BoB2 pushes NBN into homes

Modem-with-the-lot.
William Maher Apr 28 2011, 1:42PM Collaboration
Telstra announces pricing for HTC HD7

Telstra announces pricing for HTC HD7

Sole carrier offering HTC's new big screen HD7.
William Maher Mar 29 2011, 4:53PM Mobility
HP unleashes new laptop lineup

HP unleashes new laptop lineup

From laptops with Intel's new 2nd generation Core chips, to the tiny $599 DM1 portable.
William Maher Mar 28 2011, 8:26AM Hardware
Telstra launches HTC HD7 exclusively

Telstra launches HTC HD7 exclusively

After a rash of hero phones tied to Vodafone.
William Maher Mar 24 2011, 8:29AM Mobility
Samsung shrinks keyboard into TV remote

Samsung shrinks keyboard into TV remote

This Qwerty TV remote provides a glimpse of the future.
William Maher Mar 23 2011, 8:27AM Printing
Dell's Inspiron Sandy Bridge laptops push into budget territory

Dell's Inspiron Sandy Bridge laptops push into budget territory

The sub $1,000 laptop market just got even more interesting.
William Maher Mar 20 2011, 5:57PM Hardware
Huawei Ideos X5 throws curveball into smartphone market

Huawei Ideos X5 throws curveball into smartphone market

Huawei Ideos X5 a cheap way to jump onto the Android smartphone bandwagon.
William Maher Mar 17 2011, 8:31AM Mobility
Nokia E7 smartphone arrives

Nokia E7 smartphone arrives

It might just inspire screen-envy in your work colleagues.
William Maher Mar 15 2011, 8:48AM Mobility
FetchTV hints at new ISPs

FetchTV hints at new ISPs

FetchTV will shortly be announcing new distribution partners.
William Maher Mar 15 2011, 8:47AM Services
4TB hard drives on the way?

4TB hard drives on the way?

The possibility of fitting 1,000 DVD-quality movies on a single drive has arrived.
William Maher Mar 11 2011, 9:10AM Data centre
Sony's Vaio S laptop readable in sunlight?

Sony's Vaio S laptop readable in sunlight?

In theory the newly announced Sony Vaio S shouldn't be as annoying to look at.
William Maher Mar 9 2011, 4:08PM Hardware
Sony lights up our Android radar

Sony lights up our Android radar

It's hard to ignore Sony Ericsson's very flashy Xperia arc.
William Maher Mar 9 2011, 8:43AM Mobility
ASUS' Eee Slate EP121: a good bet for offices

ASUS' Eee Slate EP121: a good bet for offices

How much are businesses willing to spend on a tablet?
William Maher Mar 7 2011, 8:40AM Hardware
HTC Desire Z partners with Vodafone

HTC Desire Z partners with Vodafone

Vodafone is managing to tie-up impressive looking phones.
William Maher Mar 2 2011, 9:03AM Mobility
iiNet users: There's a new BoB in town

iiNet users: There's a new BoB in town

BoB is the ADSL modem that got its own advertising campaign.
William Maher Feb 28 2011, 7:20PM Collaboration
Lenovo laptop includes keyboard "noise suppression"

Lenovo laptop includes keyboard "noise suppression"

The jackhammer typist is the scourge of the calm, blissful office environment. Enter Lenovo's new 2011 Thinkpad business laptops.
William Maher Feb 24 2011, 8:30AM Hardware

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