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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Review: 
EnergyEgg Solo review

We test out the EnergyEgg, a simple gizmo that claims to save the average family enough electricity to make back its purchase price within six months.

Review: 
Draw Something

Hilarious and crazily addictive, Draw Something is the best thing since Pictionary. Here's our full review, updated 20th April 2012.

Features: 
How to install Ubuntu using a USB flash drive

Whether you want to install Ubuntu on your netbook, laptop or PC, here's how to do it using a 4GB USB flash drive.

Features: 
Speed up your computer with Ubuntu

Linux has come on in leaps and bounds recently, and now's the perfect time to give it a try: especially if your PC or laptop is running out of…

Features: 
Create custom iPhone vibrations

Did you know your iPhone can vibrate differently depending on who's calling or texting? Now that you do, here's how to set up custom vibration…

Features: 
Draw Something tips and tricks

Whether you've just discovered Draw Something or have been playing since day one, you're probably wishing you could draw better pictures for your…

News: 
Play Call of Duty and win money with GameShadow Battles

Calling all Call of Duty and Counter Strike fans: play in a new online tournament and win your share of the £10k prize fund.

Features: 
Make your own Retina wallpaper for the iPad

Personalise your new iPad with your own wallpapers for the lock and home screens

Review: 
Panasonic HC-X900 review

Panasonic's latest 2D and 3D camcorder, the HC-X900 is a modest upgrade from last year's HDC-SD900. We put it through its paces to find out if it…

News: 
Darth Vader satnav voice makes kids happiest

In a choice between Homer Simpson, Bugs Bunny and Yoda, kids are least likely to cry at Darth Vader's directions

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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.