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 get an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in and out of recovery mode

Sometimes, when an update or restore goes wrong, your iPhone or iPad is no longer recognised by iTunes and may continually restart, never showing…

Features: 
Wireless speakers buying guide: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay

Whether you're buying a portable or a mains-powered wireless speaker system, it's important to know what to look for. Our buyer's guide explains…

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How to factory reset on an iPhone or iPad

If you're selling your iPhone or iPad, you'll want to wipe it clean of all your stuff, including email, photos, contacts plus all your apps and…

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How to turn off 3G and mobile data on an iPhone

Leaving 3G and mobile data enabled on your iPhone means you might go over your data limit. We explain how to turn off 3G and data, and disable…

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How to play YouTube in the background on iPhone and iPad in iOS6

In iOS 6, you can't play audio from YouTube videos in the background using the YouTube app. It is possible though. Here's how to listen to YouTube…

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How to watermark batches of images for free without Photoshop

Not everyone owns a copy of Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements, so here's how to add a watermark to batches of photos using the free uMark Lite…

Review: 
House of Marley Chant Bluetooth review: a portable wireless speaker for eco-warriors

This lightweight Bluetooth speaker also doubles as a speakerphone and is designed to live in its carry case. Here's our House of Marley Chant review.

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i-box Twist review: an inexpensive portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a punch

Wireless speakers are being launched at a rate of knots currently, and new British manufacturer i-box is no exception. Here's our review of the…

Features: 
Best PC tricks and pranks to play on your friends, family and colleagues

Everyone like to have a laugh and there's plenty of amusement to be had messing around with other people's PCs or laptops. Here are 10 harmless…

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How to set up a new PC: a beginner's guide

We explain step by step how to attach cables to your new PC and monitor

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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.

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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.