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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Articles by Jim Martin


Features: 
11 brilliant tricks to search Google faster: flight times, unit converters and more

Google has introduced many search 'widgets' recently, so you can get a weather forecast, check what's on at the cinema or even find a hotel…

Features: 
What's so great about Haswell? Battery life, that's what.

All's well that Haswell: Intel's new Core i3, i5 and i7 processors use less power than ever before, so we should start to see powerful laptops…

Features: 
How to change Apple ID on iPhone or iPad

Here's how to log in with a different Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you want to get a new Apple account or use multiple accounts on the…

Review: 
Barnes & Noble Nook HD review

The Nook HD is a cheap 7 inch tablet with a stunning HD screen. We take a closer look to find out how it stacks up against its rivals, including…

Features: 
Netbooks vs tablets: which is best?

If you're wondering whether to buy a netbook or tablet, wonder no more. We'll explain which is best, and what to avoid.

Review: 
Bose SoundLink II review: a portable Bluetooth speaker with big sound

Most portable speakers trade off sound quality for size and weight. Not the SoundLink II. It may be on the expensive side, but if you want…

Review: 
Bowers & Wilkins A5 review: an AirPlay wireless speaker

If you're happy to be limited to AirPlay, B&W's A5 is a great-quality compact wireless speaker. Here's our Bowers & Wilkins A5 review.

Review: 
Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 review: a Bluetooth and AirPlay wireless speaker

Wireless speakers tend to favour AirPlay or Bluetooth, but the Minx Air 100 caters for both. It has plenty of other tricks besides as well as…

Video: 
Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ video review - 9in tablet with a stunning display

The Nook HD+ is a 9in tablet with a stunning full HD screen. It's thin and fairly light at just over 500g and, like Amazon's Kindle Fire tablets,…

Features: 
Best cases and covers for the new iPad: protect your tablet in style

We've rounded up a huge selection of 34 cases for the new iPad that should suit all tastes, needs and budgets. UPDATED: 29th May 2013.

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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…

Features: 
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…

Features: 
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.

Features: 
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.