Simon Jary

Simon Jary

Simon is the publisher of PC Advisor, and is also a contributing editor of Macworld – having edited Macworld for 10 years through Apple's darkest days to the the triumphant return of Steve Jobs (with whom he shares initials and birthday, but sadly not billions). He was – for one week only – London's top Foursquare user, and is always ready to give the latest social media fad a whirl.


 

Articles by Simon Jary


Review: 
Sena Creativo case for iPhone review

The Sena Creativo is a stylish leather iPhone case that offers great protection and limited usage while safe within the case.

Review: 
Sena Sarach Flip iPhone case review

The leather Sarach Flip iPhone case has a neat, nicely oriented magnetic clip cover, and is compatible with iPhone 5, 4, 4S, 3G and 3GS models.

Review: 
Sena WalletSlim case review (for iPhone 5)

The Sena WalletSlim case for iPhone 5 offers side and back protection plus wallet features in luxury leather finishes.

Features: 
Fitbit Flex wristband due April for £79

The Fitbit Flex is a lightweight Bluetooth fitness wristband that tracks and monitors your activity.

News: 
Apple iWatch to lead 500m wearable computer rush

By 2018 analysts forecast half a billion wearable computing device sales a year, as we wait for Apple's smartwatch.

Review: 
Mophie Juice Pack Helium battery case for iPhone 5 review

The Mophie Juice Pack Helium is a long-awaited battery case for Apple's iPhone 5, offering a 70-75% power charge.

News: 
Mophie battery case for iPhone 5

Mophie's iPhone 5 battery case is its thinnest yet, and available from February 19: Juice Pack Helium.

News: 
Sky unveils 'Whole Home' web parental control

ISP Sky's new network-level protection informs parents when control settings are changed.

News: 
Windows and BlackBerry not doomed, say analysts

Don't panic Microsoft and BlackBerry - Apple and Android haven't killed you yet.

Review: 
Wombi Treasures – a treasure hunt game for kids

Wombi Treasures is a basic but fun and graphically rich treasure hunt game for kids, available as iPad, iPhone and Android apps.


 

Comments by Simon Jary


Features: 
Taking the iPhone abroad? Avoid data roaming charges

Hi. If you have the wi-fi signal indicator on your phone O2 or any carrier can't charge you. If it shows 3G or 4G, E or the little dot then you…

Review: 
D-Link PowerLine AV 500 Network Starter Kit review

Remember you need the Starter Kit with two adapters. You can buy extra adapters if you need more.

Review: 
D-Link PowerLine AV 500 Network Starter Kit review

Setup is super easy, and speed is fast. If you can connect a plug to a power socket you can install this.

Review: 
VTech InnoTab 2 review

 It uses 4 x AA batteries. Best to buy rechargeable batteries (and charger for those) rather than keep buying AAs. They're meant to ship with…

Features: 
How to claim a refund through a credit card company

Have you been affected by the closure of Jessops or hit by another company going into administration?

Review: 
Leapfrog LeapPad 2 review

 Yes, you can buy games cartridges as well as download.

Features: 
Best tablets of 2012

 What "cold cash" are you referring to?

Review: 
Arnova ChildPad review

Thanks for your comments. I agree that there are many more games and apps available for Android devices than on the LeapPad and InnoTab. My point…

Review: 
Leapfrog LeapPad 2 review

 You're right that something like the iPad mini (or smaller Android tablet) offers more, cheaper software. But its initial cost is multiple times…

Review: 
Leapfrog LeapPad 2 review

There are plenty of cartoon-based software titles but you can't download from a full range of cartoons. Check out the Leapfrog site for a list of…