Recently published
 

My work appears on a monthly basis in a number of magazines worldwide. Here's a complete list of what's been published over the last few months. All images linked from their respective sites and reproduced with the permission of the magazine team. To see what's in the pipeline, use the Coming Soon link to your right. To access a list of previously published articles that are now online in one form or another (including material listed below), click here.

BBC Countryfile Magazine
http://www.bbccountryfile.com/default.asp
This title accompanies the hugely popular BBC TV series. I've written for various parts of the magazine: features, interviews, news pieces and projects. One of my pieces has even been used as the basis of a story for a Welsh newspaper!

Issue 11: Your Green Hero interview - Ed Ikin (uncredited)
Issue 10: Top 10 rural TV locations (feature) - click here for a story based around this in the South Wales Echo
Issue 8: Project - eco-baby; news piece (Framlingham Castle)
Issue 6: Project - A-Z of conserving water

Older: Natural Health (cover feature); interview with Willowbrook Farm (see its web site here); project - have a greener Christmas; project - make your own killer winter compost

BBC Who Do You Think You Are?
http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouare.com/
This new genealogy title based on the hugely popular BBC TV series launched in September.

Issue 9: Tutorials (Family Historian, MacFamilyTree 5)
Issue 8: Review (Audible.co.uk)

Older: projects (make a family history video slideshow, touch up old photos); reviews (Create Your Own Family Tree; Family Tree Maker 2008; CeWe FotoInsight Pro)

Birmingham City Official Matchday Magazine
http://www.bcfc.com
This will be published before every home match during the 2008-9 season

Blackburn (11 May 2008): Media watch column
Liverpool (26 Apr 2008): Media watch column

Computeractive
http://www.computeractive.co.uk
The UK's best-selling computer magazine with a circulation of over 200,000. Published fortnightly. I contribute to the Workshops section.

Issue 270: Masterclass - create an updated Windows XP installation disc; Workshop - transfer videos to your portable player
Issue 269: Workshop - repair Windows Vista when it won't start; install programs from any user account
Issue 267: Workshop - back up and update drivers easily*
Issue 266: Workshops - Office compatibility pack*; boost laptop battery life*
Issue 264: Workshop - change the Windows logon screen
Issue 260: Workshops - Word's proofing tools*; staying secure in IE7*

Older issues (all Workshops, issue number in brackets)
Safely test-drive Ubuntu Linux (259); Block spam from your inbox (258); Distribute files quickly in Windows Vista (258), Security special: *encrypt your hard drive; *protect your children online; install a firewall; install anti-virus software (257); *Optimise and customise Windows Vista (254); *Create a quiz in Excel (252)

Articles marked with an asterisk (*) are online at the Computeractive web site - click here for a list of links.
 

Microsoft Windows Vista Magazine (Australia)
http://www.windowsvistamagazine.co.uk
This was the licensed Australian edition of Microsoft's official magazine, published by Derwent Howard. It was a mix of recycled and new content, but has since reverted to Future Australia. It's unlikely I'll be writing for this title directly again, although my work as published in the UK magazine below will continue to appear.

Issue 16: Tutorial (Norton 360 v2.0)
Issue 11: Q&A (extra questions)
Issue 9: Cover feature (10 big Vista questions answered)


Microsoft Windows Vista Magazine (UK)
http://www.windowsvistamagazine.co.uk
This title debuted alongside the official Microsoft Windows Vista launch at the end of January. I contribute to both the magazine and the web site, and recently started writing a monthly Q&A column.

Issue 20: 50 ways to speed up your PC part four; Q&A column
Issue 19: 50 ways to speed up your PC part three; Q&A column
Issue 18: Tutorial (access home media on the road for free); 50 ways to speed up your PC part two; Q&A column
Issue 17: Q&A column; 50 ways to speed up your PC part one (uncredited - see online exclusives below)
Issue 16: Tutorial (speed up your gameplay); Q&A column
Issue 15: 15 fast fixes for Windows Vista
Issue 14: Q&A column
Issue 13: Tutorial (back up your data)

Older issues
Transfer file and programs to your new PC - online here
Seven ways to get your wireless network sorted - online here
50 Microsoft Office 2007 tips - Q&A portion online here
Troubleshoot upgrade/installation issues - online here
Five ways to speed up Windows Vista - online here
Q&A - online here

Online exclusives
Windows Vista Help section (click here)
50 ways to speed up your PC (parts one, two, three, four and five) - co-written with Joe Cassels
50 ways to customise Windows Vista (click here) - co-written with Joe Cassels
Six essential tips for any Windows Vista user (click here)
 

Microsoft Windows XP Magazine (UK)
http://www.windowsxpmagazine.co.uk 
ABOUT: The official Microsoft Windows XP Magazine in the UK is published by Future
MY INPUT: Tutorials; occasional review
HISTORY: Freelance writer since issue 1, including regular cover features and, since issue 70, Q&A; Technical Consultant since issue 80

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Issue 87: cover feature - reinstall from a recovery disc; various tutorials; Q&A
Issue 86:Cover feature - Windows XP Service Pack 3; Feature - back to basics; various tutorials; Q&A
Issue 85: Cover feature - stay safe online; various tutorials; Q&A
Issue 84: Cover feature - perfect PC setup; various tutorials; Q&A
Issue 83: Cover feature - 300 essential tips (co-written with Joe Cassels); various tutorials; Q&A
Issue 82: Cover feature - 100 Word tips; various tutorials; Q&A
 

PC Answers
http://www.pcanswers.co.uk/ 
ABOUT: Simply the finest source of practical information for the PC enthusiast. Published by Future
MY INPUT: Helpdesk (118-present), cover features, occasional tutorials, reviews and features
HISTORY: Production Editor issue 56-65; Deputy Editor issue 66-74 (Acting Editor issues 68, 72-73); Editor issue 88-115; Freelance writer since issue 118

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Issue 188: Project - hassle-free updates (again, incorrectly credited); Helpdesk
Issue 187: Project - reduce startup times (incorrectly attributed to Nick Veitch); Helpdesk
Issue 186: Helpdesk
Issue 185: Review (CA Internet Security Suite 2008); Helpdesk
Issue 184: Project - introduction to databases; review - Paragon Partition Manager 9; Helpdesk
Issue 183: Cover feature - transform XP into Vista; project - build a file server; guide - accessibility options; Helpdesk
Issue 182: Cover feature - explore your family tree; Helpdesk
Issue 180: Project - build a cheap digital video recorder; Helpdesk
Issue 179: 101 keyboard shortcuts; reviews (PC Mover, O&O DiskImage, Window Washer); Helpdesk
 

PC Format
http://www.pcformat.co.uk
ABOUT: Future's PC entertainment magazine
MY INPUT: This Quick Fix tutorial was my first work for the publication since 2004.
HISTORY: freelance writer from around issue 150

Issue 206: Quick Fix tutorial (import contacts from Outlook into Gmail)
 

Your Family Tree
http://www.pcanswers.co.uk/
Future's magazine for family history enthusiasts. I've contributed to it since its beginning back in 2003

Issue 67: Project - create a family history movie with MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Silver
 

http://www.supportpcs.co.uk
Six months after an article is published, non-exclusive copyright reverts to me, enabling me to do what I like with it. Rather than let old articles gather dust, I've set up SupportPCs with fellow PC writer Joe Cassels to make our growing body of work available for other PC users to benefit from. Fresh material is uploaded on a weekly basis, so come visit us to view my work first-hand. If you have a problem with your PC, check out our forums, where many enthusiasts are willing to help others. We look forward to welcoming you.