PC Advisors Andrew Harrison

Family PC buying advice

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:13:00 GMT

The family PC is something of a dying breed, as most people now use portable PCs in the shape of laptops, tablets or smartphones. Here's how to buy a family PC.

Apple TV: useful and simple to use

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT

If you already use any combination of iPad, iPhone or iTunes on Windows or Mac, Apple TV is a remarkably useful asset. Here's a third-generation Apple TV review.

Apple TV: useful and simple to use

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT

If you already use any combination of iPad, iPhone or iTunes on Windows or Mac, Apple TV is a remarkably useful asset. Here's a third-generation Apple TV review.

Media centre PC buying advice

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Want a PC to replace your TV in the living room? Read our media centre PC buying advice to find out what to look for when buying a media centre PC.

Power laptop buying advice

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:54:00 GMT

Invest £1,000 or more in a laptop, and you can be reasonably sure of getting a high-quality piece of machinery. Here is our laptop buying advice for those for whom performance matters more than budget.

Group test: what's the best Android antivirus?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:48:00 GMT

We round-up and review all of the best Android antivirus apps available on the Market today. Here's the results.

Google Android: freephone toll

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:33:00 GMT

Google is a benevolent provider of free goodies, but it pays to keep up your defences when using its products - particularly Android.

Google Android: freephone toll

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:33:00 GMT

Google is a benevolent provider of free goodies, but it pays to keep up your defences when using its products - particularly Android.

Buying advice: all-in-one PCs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Rather than buying PC, keyboard and display, all-in-one PCs offer convenience and style. Here's our guide to choosing an all-in-one PC.

Buying advice: all-in-one PCs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Rather than buying PC, keyboard and display, all-in-one PCs offer convenience and style. Here's our guide to choosing an all-in-one PC.

Retina scan: future screen technology

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:05:00 GMT

Screen technology has come a long way since the early days of computing, but we're hoping the third-generation iPad's quad-resolution screen will make it a pathfinder for Retina-esque displays.

Retina scan: future screen technology

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:05:00 GMT

Screen technology has come a long way since the early days of computing, but we're hoping the third-generation iPad's quad-resolution screen will make it a pathfinder for Retina-esque displays.

New iPad: first look and preview

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:20:00 GMT

If you've ever used or even just held the Apple iPad 2, there's not a lot to distinguish the new iPad. Until you switch it on.

Replicants like any other machine

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMT

Everyone likes a bargain, and we hate to pay over the odds for a product or service that’s available cheaper elsewhere. Take Samsung and Apple…

Replicants like any other machine

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMT

Everyone likes a bargain, and we hate to pay over the odds for a product or service that’s available cheaper elsewhere. Take Samsung and Apple…

Replicants like any other machine

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMT

Everyone likes a bargain, and we hate to pay over the odds for a product or service that’s available cheaper elsewhere. Take Samsung and Apple…

Blu-screen thinking

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:53:00 GMT

With the recent Thai floods resulting in inflated hard-drive costs, we've been forced to look elsewhere for our storage needs.

2012 predictions: What to expect in technology in 2012

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Our special 200th issue of PC Advisor includes a look back at the ground we’ve covered over the past 16 years. But let’s briefly look forward to the immediate future of computer technologies we can expect to see over the coming year.

2012 predictions: What to expect in technology in 2012

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:01:00 GMT

2012 predictions: What to expect in technology in 2012

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Long live the PC

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:44:00 GMT

When you feel the need for a new PC, and have less than £500 to spare, there are now some challenging choices to make.

Adobe gets Elemental for tenth time

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Adobe has launched updates to its popular photo and video editing software, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. The new version 10 of these software titles are available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Adboe gets Elemental for tenth time

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Adobe has launched updates to its popular photo and video editing software, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. The new version 10 of these software titles is available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Performance art

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:16:00 GMT

Performance is a rather intangible concept. When we look at computing technology, it’s seen as a worthy goal – but how do you quantify it?

Why Apple beats every other tech manufacturer

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Andrew Harrison) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:20:00 GMT

Tech manufacturers have much to learn from the success of Apple's unique hardware and software integration