Change of blog

You will have noticed a lack of updates from this blog in the past month or so – that’s because I’ve switched to a new blog, but not yet got around to migrating the whole web site to it. For now, please click here to access the new blog.

Computeractive

I’ve been commissioned for two workshops. One is on mastering jump lists in Windows 7, the other is on extending AutoText to any part of your PC using a free program called Phrase Express. Deadlines end of this month and beginning of April, respectively.

PC Answers, 209

The latest issue of PC Answers is now on-sale, and features three items from yours truly. The first is a massive 16-page Explained! guide on eBooks and eBooks readers. Then there’s a three-page guide to running Windows XP in a virtual window in Windows Vista or 7, plus my usual Helpdesk column. For more details, click here.

PC Answers, 209

The latest issue of PC Answers is now on-sale, and features three items from yours truly. The first is a massive 16-page Explained! guide on eBooks and eBooks readers. Then there’s a three-page guide to running Windows XP in a virtual window in Windows Vista or 7, plus my usual Helpdesk column. For more details, click here.

PC Answers, 212

I will be contributing a four-page project on removing malware infections from your PC. Deadline end of March.

Active Magazine

I’ve been commissioned to write a feature on the sterling work played by National Trust volunteers after the devastating floods in Cockermouth. This piece is due to be published in April. Deadline next Wednesday.

Tech Radar

I’ve been commissioned for four tips pieces for Tech Radar, deadlines throughout March. Details of each tips piece will appear when it’s published.