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


Features: 
Windows 8: success or failure depends on PC makers

Windows 8 is here, but will it be a success like XP or a Vista-style flop? Rather than entirely stick my head on the block let me say that I think…

Features: 
Ubuntu 12.10 'Quantal Quetzal' launches today

Canonical has released Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal, the latest version of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. 12.10 brings several new features to…

Review: 
Firefox for Windows 8 review

Firefox for Windows 8 puts two similar separate browsers on to your Windows 8 PC, tablet or laptop, introducing some new UI features. Here's our…

Features: 
13 new features in Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has not officially published full details of its new mobile OS, but in two 'sneak peek' events in June and September Microsoft has…

Review: 
Feedly for Android review

Feedly is a free app that aggregates Google Reader, RSS and social content in a simple and good-looking interface. Here's our Feedly app for…

Features: 
Should I upgrade to iPhone 5 from iPhone 4?

If you own an iPhone 4 you may be wondering whether an upgrade to the iPhone 5 is in order. Here we analyse the difference between the iPhone 4…

Review: 
Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse review

The Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse is an inexpensive and portable computer mouse built for Windows 8. Here's our Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse review.

Review: 
Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard for Windows 8 review

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard is an ergonomic PC keyboard designed for Windows 8. Here's our Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Keyboard review.

Features: 
How to make MacBook sleep when lid is closed

When your MacBook is shut it should be in Sleep mode. It should draw almost no power and do next to nothing. But if it remains active with discs…

News: 
Kodak to stop making and selling printers

Kodak has today announced that it is to stop making and selling consumer inkjet printers. The company will instead focus on selling paper and…


 

Comments by Matt Egan


Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

I think you mean 'God'. And I spotted two minor errors on the whole page. Hardly 'appalling'. Can I suggest you make use of the fine summer…

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

With respect there isn't a 'user community' in the UK and, frankly, not much of one in the world. No matter: I don't understand what's wrong with…

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs BlackBerry Z10 smartphone comparison review

It's entirely plausible as this is an update of an older piece. I will check but right now I can't get on to BlackBerry World to find out...

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Google Galaxy S4 comparison review

Please, no! You didn't hurt anyone's feelings. We're proud when anyone comments. It's your opinion. And I'm glad that you stuck around on 'the…

Review: 
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Google Galaxy S4 comparison review

'The worst thing you have read in your life'. Wow. You have had a good life, my friend. Sorry, 'The Legend' (high opinion of yourself much?) 1.…

Features: 
Do Apple Macs need antivirus? OS X security explained

Change any other passwords that are the same or similar, warn anyone who might have received an email from your hacked account, and give your PC a…

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

The Surface Pro is good, that's why I gave it four stars. But it's not 'far superior to anything on the market'. I spent a couple of days using…

Features: 
Group test: what's the best budget printer?

No. No it isn't. And no we weren't.

Features: 
How to use Windows 8's new File Explorer

It will probably be in your 'Pictures' folder. But just search on the filename. On Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:02 +0000

Review: 
PC Tools Internet Security review

Bit defender is our current top pick. But Norton is a good product these days, too.