PC Advisors Matt Egan

48% use cloud to sync music, images between mobile devices

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:48:00 GMT

Almost half of technology users are utilising cloud computing to sync music, images and emails between mobile devices, according to a PC Advisor poll sponsored by Kodak.

"My name's Matt. And I don't back up"

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:20:00 GMT

It's a shocking admission for the editor of a technology magazine to make, but one that's true for all too many of us. But how, and why, should you safeguard your data?

Panasonic 12-35mm X lens to launch in June

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:16:00 GMT

Panasonic has confirmed the release of its 12-35mm f/2.8 X lens. The Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 'X' lens price will be around £1,000 and it will be available from the end of June.

Waterstones to sell 'ruthless' Amazon's Kindle

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Waterstones has announced a deal with Amazon that will see the UK high-street book retailer selling Kindle ereader devices.

Windows 8 system requirements

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:39:00 GMT

Before you rush out and buy a copy of Windows 8, it's important you check that your computer is up to scratch. Here are the Windows 8 system requirements.

Facebook IPO infographic: latest Facebook facts and figures

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:14:00 GMT

Facebook is today offering up for sale more than 484 million shares that are expected to raise nearly $18.5 billion for the world's most popular social networking site. Here's an infographic of facts and figures related to Facebook's IPO.

Asus 'fixes' EeePad Transformer TF101 with ICS update... again

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Asus last night announced another attempt to fix the Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for its Asus EeePad Transformer TF101 tablet/laptop hybrid.

PC Advisor launches two low-cost iPad-only magazines

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:11:00 GMT

PC Advisor has launched two new, low-cost magazines, exclusive to the Apple iPad.

Intel launches Ivy Bridge processor family

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Intel will next week launch the third generation of its Intel Core processor family. Ivy Bridge promises better graphics, media performance and energy efficiency. PC Advisor explains what it means for PC and laptop users.

Ultrabooks: trying to catch Apple four years after the MacBook Air

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:51:00 GMT

Intel's promotion of Ultrabooks four years after the launch of the MacBook Air may help to explain why Apple is now a $600bn company.

What is an Ultrabook?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Ultrabooks are Intel's name for thin-and-light laptops, pitched somewhere between mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, and larger laptop PCs.

12 features to look for when buying security software

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:19:00 GMT

Every PC and laptop needs antivirus, antispyware and a firewall. But what constitutes 'good' security software? Here we outline what to look for when selecting your desktop or laptop's defensive arsenal.

Best Photoshop books

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT

The success of Photoshop Elements can be seen in the veritable industry that has grown up producing Photoshop guide books. Here is our pick of the best Photoshop books.

Best Photoshop books

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:05:00 GMT

The success of Photoshop Elements can be seen in the veritable industry that has grown up producing Photoshop guide books. Here is our pick of the best Photoshop books.

Portable computing: Welcome to the future

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Tablets, ultrabooks, Windows 8... the portable connected computer of the future is here. And it's brilliant for watching the telly.

Portable computing: Welcome to the future

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Tablets, ultrabooks, Windows 8... the portable connected computer of the future is here. And it's brilliant for watching the telly.

New iPad infographic: evolution of the iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:00 GMT

This infographic shows the history of the development of the Apple iPad, from its launch only two years ago, to the birth of the third-generation iPad yesterday. It explains the changing iPad specification, the success of the iPad, and how each generation of the iPad differs from the last.

New iPad infographic: evolution of the iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:00 GMT

New iPad infographic: evolution of the iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:00 GMT

New iPad infographic: evolution of the iPad

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:00 GMT

Apple launches new iPad: full details

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT

Apple today launched the third generation of its Apple iPad tablet at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The new iPad is available to pre-order in the UK today, and is available to buy on March 16.

Apple launches new iPad: full details

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT

Apple launches new iPad: full details

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:26:00 GMT

Blu-ray buyers' guide: what you need to know

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Everything you need to know if you are buying a Blu-ray Disc drive, or a Blu-ray Disc player.

Microsoft launches Windows 8 Consumer Preview: full details

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Full details of Microsoft's launch of the Consumer Preview of Windows 8. The Windows Store, which will be the marketplace for acquiring applications for Windows 8, launched today too, with free apps for all.