PC Advisor

Here we go for another one of my ramblings about another computer magazine. Read on if you can bear it!….. PC Advisor is a good computer magazine in its own right and compares favourably to some of the other magazines, but it’s not strictly aimed at the homeuser market. I feel that PC Advisor is more for the business buyer who has to keep an eye on the rapidly changing face of computers. You may feel totally different about who the magazine’s aimed at, but read on to find out the rest of my thoughts, and then you can shoot me down in flames! (My parachute’s at the ready!) Regardless of what I may think, it still ...  Read the complete review

To think that only a few years ago, I was sinking rapidly into a technophobic state of mind. I was quite happy with my lot - a telly, BT landline, car, and the usual inexpensive trappings of most households - except a computer and mobile phone. "What," I asked, "would I need a mobile phone for, or a computer?" and usually had an answer for all the arguments put to me for considering giving both a try - especially a computer My nephew was a computer buff who enjoys reconditioning or upgrading second hand computers. One day he arrived at my home, carrying a huge monitor, and was closely followed by his son, struggling under the weight of ...  Read the complete review

*** INTRODUCTION*** I “celebrated” my 40th birthday recently. I was very lucky and happened to receive a brand new, shiny PC as a present from my brother and my parents. Despite having a job as a systems/business analyst (managing a marketing database), I am remarkably uneducated about the inner workings of the humble personal computer. As I now have one that is adoringly and lovingly used on a daily basis, I felt decided it was time for a personal training and education programme! There’s a rake of publications out there aimed at the home PC user, and as the rest of my family subscribe to PC Advisor, I thought I could do worse than start ...  Read the complete review

PC Advisor is a magazine that claims to give 'expert advice in plain English'. This is yet another computer magazine on the market that gives away free software and helps advise about PCs. But is it as good as others on the market? COVER DISC There is only one cover disc on this magazine and yes it does have a lot of software on it, but compared to other magazines most of it is trial or shareware products, not full programs. The DVD does seem to rate slightly better (I am only going on what's in the magazine as I buy the CD version) there's more programs and utilities on the DVD. COMPETITION There are always several prizes up for ...  Read the complete review

This is not a magazine that would interest you if you didnt have a computer. It is for people that have had a bit of experience on a computer. First of all I thought £2.99 was expensive for a magazine which at first glance looks like it is full of advertisements. It comes out monthly. On glancing through it though I discovered that this was cheap for all that you got in this magazine. Most months you get a free CD with it on the front page and November is no different. It is Office 2001 this month and has photo paint and spread sheets on it so it is worth the £2.99 just for this CD. The contents are very varied. It has such ...  Read the complete review