Jim Martin

Jim Martin

Jim is Features Editor of PC Advisor and has been reviewing PC hardware and software since web pages played annoying MIDI music. An unashamed geek, Jim freely admits that he owns too many gadgets. A recent convert to Apple, Jim is rarely seen without his iPhone, but he stopped short of ditching Windows 7 for Mac OS. When not writing about the latest technological marvel, Jim can be found attempting to brew his own beer in his garden shed or watching action movies at unhealthy volumes.

 

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Features: 
How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7

iOS 7 is here. Here's everything you need to know about updating your iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, iPad with Retina screen and fifth-generation iPod…

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How to clean your PC, smartphone and tablet

When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard or disinfected your smartphone? Jim Martin explains how to safely sanitise all your gadgets.

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iPhone 5C cases that are better than official Apple cases

The iPhone 5C has launched at last, and we’ve rounded up a selection of cases that will make the new phone look a lot better than Apple’s own…

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Asus Transformer Book T100: first look

With the new-generation Intel Atom chip on-board, the new Asus T100 should have the power and battery life to make Windows 8 a viable option on a…

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Hands-on with the Dell Venue 8in Windows 8 Bay Trail tablet

Dell has resurrected the Venue name for its new range of Windows 8 tablets, running Intel Bay Trail processors. We get hands-on with the 8in model.

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Google launches new Haswell-based Chromebooks: new models from HP and Acer

Today, Google announced three new Chromebooks and a Chromebox, all based on Intel’s new low-power fourth-gen Core processors, dubbed Haswell. We…

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Intel unveils Quark: a tiny chip for wearable devices

Intel has announced its smallest-ever silicon to power the Internet of Things and wearable devices, plus a sneak peek of the 14nm Broadwell CPU

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Medion LifeTab E10310 review - £167 Android is decent cheap tablet

Medion's LifeTab is a 10-inch Android tablet which costs well under £200. Most of its big-name rivals cost more or have smaller screens, so if…

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1&1 launches new web hosting packages

Prominent web hosting provider 1&1 has launched a new range of hosting packages which include easy access to popular apps and CMSes such as…

Features: 
Plasma vs LED: which TV tech is best?

Can't decide whether an LED TV or a plasma panel is right for you? We lay out the pros and cons of each technology.

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Comments by Jim Martin


Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

If you can't see Tones in iTunes, click the Edit menu, then Preferences. You should see the General tab. I can only assume that the Tones box…

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Make sure your sync options are set correctly. You might not have ticked the tones that you want to sync. If everything is done correctly, the…

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How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Yes - and I should have put this in the tutorial. By default, Windows hides file extensions for 'known' file types. To display extensions, follow…

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How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Which version of iTunes are you running?

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Where do we promise that you can do it without a PC? You must be making that up...

Review: 
RunKeeper Pro Review

You can run anywhere - it will track your movements using GPS and then give you data when you're finished.

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Create a group of contacts on your iPhone 5

It's a very good question, and unfortunately one with an answer you won't want to hear: you can't send emails to groups within the Mail app. It…

Review: 
Archos 80 Titanium tablet review

In fact, now you mention it, we did have a few problems with the Wi-Fi signal when trying to record the video review for this tablet as our studio…

Review: 
Nike+ Fuelband vs Fitbit One comparison review

In fact, there are companies [US-based BodyMedia for one] already producing 'disposable' activity trackers which are stuck to a patient's arm for…

Review: 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 review

Review now updated to the full review. For some reason not all of it went up originally. Apologies for the mistake.

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Tesco to launch Hudl tablet next week with budget price

Tesco to launch Hudl tablet next week with budget price

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Apple launches redesigned iCloud.com ahead of iOS 7 release

Apple launches redesigned iCloud.com ahead of iOS 7 release

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Windows 8 smartwatch: what you need to know about the Surface smartwatch

Windows 8 smartwatch: what you need to know about the Surface smartwatch

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Hands on: Adobe's Mighty and Napoleon drawing hardware for iPad, coming 2014

Hands on: Adobe's Mighty and Napoleon drawing hardware for iPad, coming 2014