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.

 

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Review: 
Efergy Engage Hub energy monitor review

Efergy's Engage Hub energy monitor has a smart web interface and great iOS and Android apps for real-time home energy monitoring.

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LeapPad 2 vs InnoTab 2 children's tablet comparison review

Leapfrog LeapPad 2 or VTech InnoTab 2? Which is the best tablet for children?

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Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 review

Desperate to recover lost or deleted files on your Mac? Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 might just save your day.

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Griffin Crayola MyPhones kids' headphones review

Parents should take a lot of care when picking the best headphones for children. Here's our review of Griffin's Crayola MyPhones. Updated 28th…

News: 
iPad mini cannibalises iPad not Android sales

Android is the tablet winner with Apple's extended iPad family.

Features: 
Best place to buy LeapPad 2

Where's the best place to buy the LeapPad 2, one of the hottest kids' tablet gifts this Christmas?

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Tablets for kids most popular Christmas 2012 gifts

Kindle Fire HD, Windows 8, LeapPad, iPad mini among most searched for Christmas gifts this year.

Review: 
Motörheadphönes Iron Fist review

These Motörhead-branded headphones aren't just a gimmick. They sound great, too – and not just on heavy speed metal.

News: 
Vodafone UK site down

Vodafone's UK website was down this morning, and was reportedly out of action for long periods yesterday.

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Apple iPhone app downloads slips below 30%

New market data from ABI Research suggests that the power of Apple’s once-dominant smartphone is waning. Even the arrival of the iPhone 5 may…

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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…