Jim Martin

Jim Martin

Jim is Features Editor of PC Advisor and has been reviewing PC hardware and software since web pages played annoying MIDI music. An unashamed geek, Jim freely admits that he owns too many gadgets. A recent convert to Apple, Jim is rarely seen without his iPhone, but he stopped short of ditching Windows 7 for Mac OS. When not writing about the latest technological marvel, Jim can be found attempting to brew his own beer in his garden shed or watching action movies at unhealthy volumes.

 

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Articles by Jim Martin


Review: 
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite review (2013): a superb, if pricey, ereader

Amazon has tweaked its excellent Paperwhite ereader with a better screen, faster processor and some new features. Read our review to find out if…

Review: 
Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 comparison review: specifications and price

In this battle of the phablets, how does the new Nokia Lumia 1520 stack up against the Samsung Galaxy Note 3? We look at the specifications,…

Review: 
iPad Air vs iPad 2 comparison review: why wouldnt you buy an iPad Air or new mini?

If you’re in the market for a 10in tablet, Apple now offers either the new iPad Air or the old iPad 2. Read our comparison review to find out…

News: 
Apple iPad mini with Retina display: price in the UK

The iPad mini with Retina display costs more than the first-generation model. Here's what you can expect to pay for the Wi-Fi and cellular LTE…

News: 
Apple iPad mini with Retina display: release date and specifications in the UK

The iPad mini with Retina display has been launched at last. Here's everything you need to know about its updated specifications and release date…

Features: 
Forcing the Modern UI on Windows 8 users was Microsoft's biggest mistake

Look at any advert for a Windows 8 PC and you won't see a trace of the old desktop. But it's there and in Windows 8.1 you can boot straight to it.…

Features: 
Nokia Lumia 1320 specifications, UK price, UK release date and pictures

Nokia increases screen size again: the 1320’s 6-inch screen makes it a Windows Phone 8 ‘phablet’ rather than a smartphone. Here’s everything we…

Video: 
HP Chromebook 11 video review: a great-looking but flawed Google laptop

At £229 and weighing only a kilogram, the new HP Chromebook 11 looks like a tempting deal. Watch our video review to find out if it's the right…

Review: 
HP Chromebook 11 review: a decent screen but lacking in performance

Deciding whether to buy a Chromebook isn’t easy, but HP’s latest 11.6-inch beauty has a very tempting price. Find out how it fares in our HP…

Features: 
How to upgrade to Windows 8.1

We explain all you need to know to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and get the latest features for free.

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Comments by Jim Martin


Features: 
How to download YouTube videos to Android

Have you updated to the latest version?

Features: 
How to format a hard drive in Windows Vista, 7 or 8

That is also an excellent way to format a hard drive. As long as you never want to use it again. I prefer Mr A. Grinder myself ;)

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

If you can't see Tones in iTunes, click the Edit menu, then Preferences. You should see the General tab. I can only assume that the Tones box…

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Make sure your sync options are set correctly. You might not have ticked the tones that you want to sync. If everything is done correctly, the…

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Yes - and I should have put this in the tutorial. By default, Windows hides file extensions for 'known' file types. To display extensions, follow…

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Which version of iTunes are you running?

Features: 
How to set an MP3 as a ringtone on an iPhone

Where do we promise that you can do it without a PC? You must be making that up...

Review: 
RunKeeper Pro Review

You can run anywhere - it will track your movements using GPS and then give you data when you're finished.

Features: 
Create a group of contacts on your iPhone 5

It's a very good question, and unfortunately one with an answer you won't want to hear: you can't send emails to groups within the Mail app. It…

Review: 
Archos 80 Titanium tablet review

In fact, now you mention it, we did have a few problems with the Wi-Fi signal when trying to record the video review for this tablet as our studio…

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