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.


 

Articles by Jim Martin


Video: 
iStorage datAshur 8GB video review

The iStorage datAshur 8GB's combination of hardware encryption, physical keypad and tamper-proofing make it virtually un-hackable. We put this USB…

Review: 
Sony Vaio T13 Ultrabook review

The Sony Vaio T13 is Sony's debut Ultrabook. We got our hands on the entry-level model which costs less than £700. Read our Sony Ultrabook review…

Features: 
Convert video for free using Freemake

Video is rarely in the format you need, but there's a great free application - Freemake Video Converter - which does a great job and is easy to use.

Review: 
Adonit Jot Pro stylus review

Most styluses lack the crucial quality of precision. The Jot Pro aims to defeat the problem with a transparent plastic disc. We find out if it…

Review: 
thumbsUp! iCrayon review

Of the many styluses available for capacitive screens, the iCrayon is one of the cheapest - and most fun.

Review: 
Hauppauge myTV 2GO review

If you want to watch live TV without an internet connection on your iPad or iPhone, the myTV 2GO could be the answer. We put it through its paces.

Review: 
Elgato Tivizen review

We test out Elgato's portable battery-powered TV tuner for the iPad and iPhone.

Features: 
What's new in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

With the release of the latest long-term support version of Ubuntu, we take a look at the new features which make the free operating system faster…

Review: 
James May's Science Stories app review

Allow TV's James May to be your guide in the Science Museum with this great augmented reality app.

News: 
HotUKDeals launches Basket Buddy app for grocery deals

New app uses crowd-sourced information to give you up-to-the minute grocery deals.


 

Comments by Jim Martin


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.

Review: 
BlackBerry Z10 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

Feel free to disagree, but if you're going to post, then you might want to back your comments up with at least a few facts.