Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner is Deputy News Editor at PC Advisor, covering all aspects of IT related news. Carrie is a keen baker and keeps the PCA team supplied with cakes. She also dances in her spare time.

 

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Features: 
Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS, 90 IS and 970 IS digital cameras

Canon is expanding its Digital Ixus range of compact cameras with three new 10Mp models. The 10Mp Canon Digital Ixus 85 IS replaces the 70 IS -…

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Onkyo CBX-300 CD player with iPod dock

Audio company Onkyo is launching a £229 CD player that has its own iPod dock. The Onkyo CBX-300 is designed to be a modern-day hi-fi,…

Review: 
Intempo Rebel music sampling system review

Intempo’s latest device records FM radio station and automatically removes the adverts and chat, leaving you with just uninterrupted music.

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Over 12m working PCs dumped by Brits

Britons would rather dump their old PCs than recycle them, reports new research by Fujitsu-Siemens Computers (FSC).

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Silver surfers are the safest online shoppers

Older surfers are better at protecting themselves when purchasing online than younger generations, reports a new survey by credit-protection firm,…

Features: 
Symantec Norton 360 version 2.0 security software

Symantec has updated its Norton 360 all-in-one security suite. Available from April, version 2.0 costs £59 including VAT for a one-year…

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Google Adwords punishes slow-loading ads

Under new plans revealed by Google, advertisers whose web ads take too long to load will see their price per click increase.

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Logitech: Microsoft takeover "without sense"

Logitech chairman Guerrino De Luca has spoken out about a proposed takeover by Microsoft, branding it "an operation without sense".

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Samsung GX-20 digital SLR

Samsung is set to launch a mid-range digital SLR camera. The Samsung GX-20 digital SLR (single reflex lens) camera has a 14.6Mp CMOS image sensor…

Features: 
Belkin RockStar MP3 player accessory

Belkin RockStar is an odd sort of product, but is the sort of audio accessory that could work well between friends. The £9 device offers a…


 

Comments by Carrie-Ann Skinner


News: 
TomTom offers drivers lower insurance premiums

mike. all corrected now

News: 
WhatsApp confirms message regarding charges is a hoax

Hi Ian. Be safe in the knowledge you weren't ripped off. WhatsApp for iPhone is subject to a one-off charge to download it where as Android users…

News: 
Google Nexus tablet PC to launch in March?

Apologies for the typo  - its $199 which at the current exchange rate converts to £127

Features: 
How to install and use Spotify apps

Even if you have spotify installed already, you need to use the Preview version to use App finder, which can be download from http://www.spotify.co…

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How to sync your iPod with Spotify

Sorry Katinkasg, cable syncing only works for iPod classic, nano or shuffle. All others inc the touch you have to use the app and wirelessly sync

News: 
Apple iPhone 4S price: £499?

Hi Tithead. When the iPhone 4 was launched in June last year, it was only available free on contracts on £60 and above, although as time's gone…

Features: 
How to adjust haptic feedback on a Google Android device

Thanks for your comments Sunny and MaccyRoo. Its correct for devices running 2.2 and I have changed the headline to reflect this.

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One in ten under 10s owns an iPhone

Hi anonman93. The research says one in ten kids owns an iphone. Furthermore, one in ten parents think its ok for a child as young as four to own a…