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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News: 
Average broadband speeds below 3Mbps in UK

Despite what broadband ISPs might claim in their adverts, UK broadband users are only getting an average download speed of 2.95Mb, reports…

Review: 
Kensington Si750m LE wireless notebook mouse

The minute we saw the special edition Kensington Si750m LE wireless mouse, we couldn't stop from exclaiming how cute it was.

Features: 
Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB 500GB backup drive

Buffalo is launching a half-terabyte external backup drive. The Buffalo MiniStation TurboUSB portable 500GB hard drive will cost just over…

Features: 
Nuance PDF Converter 5 Professional software

Nuance has launched a professional version of its Nuance PDF Converter 5 Professional software. It will cost £100 including VAT.

News: 
Valentine's Day-themed Storm worm attacks

A Valentine's-themed outbreak of the Storm worm has been detected. Emails that contain a web link, which directs users to a website where they can…

Review: 
Suvil I-T Click, Click review

Within a few minutes of using the Suvil I-T Click, Click, we had nary a second thought for our original laptop mouse, left discarded in the corner.

News: 
Mobile phone operators to measure advert success

Five UK mobile operators are working with the GSM Association in a bid to create a system to measure the effectiveness of mobile advertising.

News: 
Mobile WiMax to hit UK in near future

Mobile WiMax, a long-range, high-bandwidth wireless technology, may soon be making its debut in the UK. Mobile-phone manufacturer Motorola told…

News: 
Gov't puts pressure on ISPs over illegal downloads

It seems the government has listened to the plea of Paul McGuiness, manager of rock group U2 regarding punishing illegal downloaders (read our…

News: 
Safer Internet Day raises awareness of net dangers

Today marks the 5th Safer Internet Day, part of a global drive to promote a safer internet for all users, especially children and teens.


 

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…

Features: 
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.

News: 
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…