Marie Brewis
As the only remaining female at PC Advisor Towers, Marie keeps the boys in check - or their copy at least. Marie is Managing Editor of PC Advisor and, with a BA (Hons) Journalism degree under her belt, a regular contributor of reviews, tips and tricks. Her speciality is Android, and what she doesn't know about phones and tablets isn't worth knowing. She's also our resident social media guru, and can regularly be found on Facebook spreading technology information to the masses. Or at least that's what she tells us.
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Articles by Marie Brewis
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How to unlock an Android phone/tablet
It's wise to use a security measure to protect from unauthorised access your Android smartphone or tablet, whether you use a pattern, PIN,…
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Do I need a TV Licence?
With so many bills to pay and so little cash to go round, the £145.50 annual requirement for a TV Licence is by some people purposely overlooked.…
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Nexus 7 vs Nexus 10 tablet comparison review
The Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 are two very popular, incredibly good-value tablets sold under Google's name but, aside from differences in the price and…
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Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Is it illegal to download YouTube video for personal use? Many people would answer that question by suggesting it's something of a 'grey' area.…
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How to download YouTube videos to Android
If one of the things for which you enjoy using your Android tablet is to watch YouTube videos, the need to be in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot can be a…
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Nexus 4 vs Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone comparison review
Google Nexus 4 or Nokia Lumia 920, which is the best smartphone? Read our Google Nexus 4 vs Nokia Lumia 920 comparison review to find out.
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How to turn your Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 into a digital photo frame
Daydream is a new feature in Android Jelly Bean 4.2 that in essence turns your Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 into a digital photo frame, displaying a…
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How to turn your Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 into a family PC
Jelly Bean 4.2 is an incremental upgrade over 4.1, but it includes some useful new features - notably, the ability to set up multiple user…
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Nexus 4 vs iPhone 5 comparison review
We compared the Nexus 4 and iPhone 5. Which is the best smartphone? Find out in our Nexus 4 vs iPhone 5 comparison review. UPDATED, January 4 2013.
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8 tech resolutions for 2013
You may already be feeling a sense of dread over some of the New Year's resolutions you've told everyone you're going to make. Have you pledged to…
Comments by Marie Brewis
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Cheap, but fast: Jelly Bean smartphones with dual-core processors
As I wrote at the beginning, we're often asked what is the cheapest dual-core smartphone. The S III mini might not be cheap in the true sense of…
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Google LG Nexus 4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review
Fascinated by your comment.
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GoClever Tab A73 review
Sounds as though you'll have to do a hard reset, but you will lose any data on the tablet. Follow the instructions here:Â http://www.pcadvisor.co.…
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How to factory reset an Android tablet
Here you go:Â http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how...
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Do I need a TV Licence?
Actually, although just over £2 of your monthly TV Licence fee is spent on radio, you don't need a TV Licence to listen to radio. This is from…
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Google Nexus 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 comparison review
You can read it now:Â http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/rev...
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Nexus 4 vs Nokia Lumia 920 smartphone comparison review
I should probably make it clear I was referring to the fact it is a Google-branded Android smartphone, rather than simply an Android smartphone.…
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BBC confirms download service to rival iTunes
 Changed now, thanks guys.
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How to password-protect Android apps
You can lock both the email and Gmail apps on the Application Lock tab (and nothing else if that's how you want it). As for Android Market, there…
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Best Android apps: Five free apps popular right now
Thanks for warning us about the potential risks associated with this app, Maccyroo. I'm getting on to the developer re the permissions and will…
