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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News: 
LG launches new Ultra HD 4K TVs at CES 2013

Ultra HD could be the next TV ‘revolution’. We take a look at LG’s new 4K range of TVs including 84, 65 and 55in models. UPDATED: 10th January 2013

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Samsung Series 7 SC770 Windows 8 touchscreen monitor hands-on review

We get hands-on with the first 27in Windows 8-certified 10-point touchscreen

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Panasonic 4K Windows 8 tablet hands-on first look

Panasonic launched a surprise tablet at CES: the 20 inch 4K tablet running Windows 8 Pro. We got our hands on it to see how ultra HD looks on a…

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Sony Bravia XBR-55X900A and XBR-65X900A 4K TV hands-on review

We get a hands-on look at Sony’s new 55in and 65in ultra HD 4K TVs in the new X900A range at CES

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Panasonic Viera TC-L47WT60 hands-on review

Top of the range LED TV has new Viera Connect, My Home Screen, Voice Interaction, touch pad controller, plus new iOS and Android app. Here’s our…

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Samsung F8000 55in hands-on review

We get a first look at the F8000, Samsung’s flagship 55in LED TV with the latest Smart Hub interface.

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Panasonic announces 2013 TV range

Panasonic has announced its TV range for 2013 including new features such as My Home Screen, improved Viera Connect and updated Swipe and Share

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How to download YouTube videos to your iPhone or iPod touch

Want to download videos from YouTube on your iPhone so you can watch them offline without an internet connection? We'll show you how to save…

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Group test: What's the best 802.11ac wireless router

The latest 802.11ac wireless-networking protocol can offer faster connections than 802.11n across your home network. So here we find out what's…

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Windows 8: two OSes in one

Windows 8 on the desktop is really two separate operating systems bolted together. It didn't have to be this way though.

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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?

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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...

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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…

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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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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.