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).

 

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Articles by Matt Egan


Features: 
How to change the default search engine on Chrome

We explain how to change the default search engine in the Google Chrome web browser.

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What to expect from Google I/O: Google I/O 2013 predictions

Our Google I/O 2013 predictions: will we see Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5, X Phone, or a Google Glass launch date? Here's what to expect from Google I/O…

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Speed up your PC: stop programs starting up when Windows 8 boots

Stop programs automatically loading when you boot your Windows 8 PC or laptop and PC and it will launch a lot quicker. Here's how to launch your…

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Nokia Lumia 720 review - Windows phone offers high-end performance at a decent price

The Nokia Lumia 720 is a Windows Phone 8 phone that hits the sweet spot: it's not as expensive as the top Windows Phones, but it offers good…

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

We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.

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What happened to iPad 3? Why the third-generation iPad disappeared

When the fourth-generation iPad arrived the iPad 2 was retained but the third-gen iPad disappeared. So what happened to the iPad 3?

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How to set a data usage limit on Android phone or tablet

Here's how to set a limit to the amount of data your Android phone or tablet can use each month. This could save you money!

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How to change App Store on iPhone to UK

What do you do if the App Store on your iPhone thinks you are in a different country? We show you how to change the App Store on your iPhone to…

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How to use System Restore to fix a Windows 8 PC or laptop

System Restore is one of the features that makes Windows worth having - the ability to roll back Windows to a point where you know it was working…

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Twitter #Music app review - interesting idea, lacks key features

Twitter #Music is an app for iPhone, iPad and the web helps you discover new music via what you and others post to Twitter. Confused? Let us…

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Comments by Matt Egan


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…

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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…

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out review

Ha! Touché. Enjoy those other sites.

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

Wow. Thanks Bob for your interesting is someone incoherent post. You're wrong on pretty much every point, but I really appreciate you trying. For…

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review

Exactly what is 'untruthful'? I'd appreciate some flesh on the bones of that particular gem of unsubstantiated accusation.

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Acer Aspire P3 hands-on review

No word as yet

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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…

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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…

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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...

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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…