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: 
100Mbps broadband coming via sewer system

Bournemouth, Nottingham or Dundee will be the location for the first UK town to receive super-fast broadband using a fibre connection in sewers.…

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BullGuard offers free spamfilter

According to security software provider BullGuard, more than 80 percent of all emails sent today are spam, and in a bid to help keep our inboxes…

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Apple launches 8GB Pink iPod nano

Apple has released a pink version of the 8GB iPod nano to the UK market. Like the black, silver, blue, green and special-edition red versions, the…

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Roberts launches DAB radio with EPG

DAB listeners can now combine high-tech functions such as setting a timer to activate a reminder when a particular programme is on with the…

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TuneUp launches English version of utilities software

TuneUp has launched an English version of its PC utilities software. TuneUp Utilities 2008 offers new features designed to improve the speed and…

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Buffalo installs TurboUSB technology in external hard drives

Buffalo is now installing its TurboUSB technology, which offers even faster file transfer rates, in its DriveStation Quattro and Combo external…

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Boffins create lip-reading computer

A lip-reading system that converts video of conversations into written transcripts is being developed by researchers from UEA's School of…

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Mobile phones interrupt sleep patterns

Using a mobile phone before going to bed could stop you getting a decent night's sleep, reports a new survey. According to research funded by the…

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GE launches seven cameras with blink detection

GE has launched a range of digital cameras that warn the user if a subject blinks while a photograph is being taken. Blink-detection technology…

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EA plans free online version of Battlefield Heroes

A free online version of the PC game Battlefield Heroes is to be released by Electronic Arts (EA). Supported by adverts and micro payments, the…


 

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…

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Google Nexus tablet PC to launch in March?

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

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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

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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…

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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…