Matt Egan

Matt Egan

Matt Egan is editor of PC Advisor, having worked for the UK's best-read technology magazine and website since 2003. A passionate technology fan who writes on subjects as diverse as internet security, social media and Windows, in his spare time Matt enjoys playing football (badly) and singing in a band (also badly).


 

Articles by Matt Egan


News: 
Ofcom names 7 bidders in 4G auction

Ofcom has named seven bidders who will take part in the upcoming 4G mobile broadband bandwidth auction.

News: 
Offensive Twitter, Facebook messages won't be prosecuted

The Crown Prosection Service, or CPS, has unveiled guidelines on how law makers should approach policing social networks. The guidance makes a…

Features: 
Media PCs: put a PC at the heart of your digital home

A media centre PC is a great way to enjoy TV, movies, music, games and the web all around your home. Has the media PC's time finally come?

Features: 
3 reasons Windows Phone 8 will succeed

PC Advisor readers offer three reasons that they believe Windows Phone 8 is set to be a big success.

Features: 
What's the point of Windows Phone 8?

Android and iPhone can co-exist happily, but Windows Phone 8 has no real place in the smartphone market.

Features: 
Tablet or laptop for family: which is best?

If you are looking to treat your family to a computer, you may be considering a tablet rather than a laptop. But which is best? Here we compare…

Features: 
Intel launches Atom "Centerton" processors for servers

Intel today announced its 'Centerton' range of Intel Atom processors for servers. The Intel Atom Processor S1200 range includes three SKUs each…

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What tablet should I buy? iPad, Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7...

Tablets such as the Kindle Fire HD, iPad mini and Nexus 7 are hugely popular right now. But which is best for you? We explain which tablet is best…

Review: 
HotUKDeals app review

Offering access to the best deals in the UK, as chosen by other bargain hunters, HotUKDeals has released an app for Android and iPhone. Here's our…

Review: 
iT7x review

The stylish iT7x on-ear headphones offer high-quality audio over Bluetooth. Here's our iT7x headphones review.


 

Comments by Matt Egan


Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

I think probably it is best if you are 'done here'. You have a problem with experienced tech reviewers talking about their real-world testing…

Features: 
How to transfer your contacts from a BlackBerry to an iPhone

And yet you not only read it, you commented..?

Features: 
Whats the best mobile OS: iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 or BlackBerry 10?

Have you tried BlackBerry 10's keyboard? (I'm not sure I disagree with you, I'm just asking) Matt Egan*IDG UK* | Editor - PC AdvisorMatt_Egan@idg.…

Review: 
Surface Pro review - if Microsoft can't make the perfect Windows 8 hybrid laptop and tablet, who can?

You are correct - no data connectivity. I suspect the reason is that it would drain the already strained battery. And the modem would add to bulk,…

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

It is up for debate, my friend. That is the point of these comments. And here is why you are wrong: our reviewer has tested the product, and…

Features: 
How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

I don't agree. Yes there are occasions in which it is prudent to put beyond retrieval a drive (if you have ultra sensitive business data, national…

Review: 
Surface Pro review - if Microsoft can't make the perfect Windows 8 hybrid laptop and tablet, who can?

And there was me thinking it was the quality of my prose! There's no doubt that as a truly portable true Windows device the Pro has no peers. But…

Review: 
The Simpsons: Tapped Out review

Ha! Touché. Enjoy those other sites.