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: 
Surface Pro: Microsoft asks PC makers to try something new

Microsoft's new tablet the Surface Pro has more in common with your laptop than your iPad. And that's the point.

Features: 
How to watch PlayStation Meeting 2013: new PlayStation 4 launch

Sony is staging a huge event this week, an event it is calling its 'PlayStation Meeting 2013'. Here's how you can watch and follow the PlayStation…

Review: 
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch touchscreen Ultrabook review

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch takes on of last year's best Ultrabooks and adds in Windows 8 and a 10-point touchscreen. Here's our Lenovo…

Features: 
How to move from iPhone to Android; guide to moving from iOS to Android

Things to consider before moving from an iPhone to an Android phone. How to transfer contacts, calender, photos, video and music from iOS to Android.

Video: 
HTC Windows Phone 8S video review

The HTC Windows Phone 8S is HTC's budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Find out what it's really like by watching our HTC Windows Phone 8S video review.

Features: 
Eutelsat offers satellite broadband from just £20 a month

Broadband delivered via satellite is becoming affordable, with Eutelsat today announcing new packages that start at just £19.99 a month.

Review: 
BlackBerry 10 review - BlackBerry 10 features, performance and gripes

BlackBerry 10 is the new OS for BlackBerry phones. Here's PC Advisor's BlackBerry 10 review.

Features: 
BlackBerry launches BlackBerry 10: details

BlackBerry today announced its new platform: BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry 10 is the company's attempt to take on the Apple iPhone, Android phones and…

News: 
Live video: BlackBerry 10 launch event

We bring you live video of today's BlackBerry 10 launch. Bookmark this page and check back at 3pm for live action from New York in the…

Review: 
HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Nokia Lumia 820 smartphone comparison review

The HTC Windows Phone 8S and the Nokia Lumia 820 are the cheapest Windows Phone 8 handsets around. We took them both for a spin. Here's our HTC…


 

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.