Ian Barker

Ian Barker worked in information technology before discovering that writing about computers was easier than fixing them. He has worked for Live Publishing as a staff writer on a range of computer magazines including PC Extreme, and was also editor on the Magnesium Media magazine PC Utilities, and a regular contributor to sister publications. He has written for TechRadar, BetaNews, IT Pro Portal, and LatestGadgets, and has been featured on BBC Radio 2, as well as having had short stories, two novels, and several non-fiction technology books published.

Articles by: Ian Barker

Student uses Laptop, Writes Notes for the Paper

Best system utilities and repair software for business PCs of 2025

By Ian Barker last updated

Updated We list the best system utilities and repair software, to make it simple and easy to get your desktop or laptop running properly again.

Hacker/security

Here's what happens when hackers steal your personal data

By Ian Barker published

We all know that hackers are looking to steal credentials and get their hands on sensitive data, but exactly how does this process work?

Cloud Security

Protecting the cloud with behavioural analytics

By Ian Barker published

Security specialist StratoKey is announcing what it calls the 'second generation' of cloud protection.

VPN on laptop screen

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): What businesses need to know

By Ian Barker published

VPNs have uses in business too, allowing remote workers secure access to corporate data.

Windows 10 recovery

How to create a Windows 10 recovery disk

By Ian Barker published

Updated We look at recovery media creation for Windows 10 including built-in and third-party options.

Q&A: Do managers really know what's happening in their data center?

By Ian Barker published

A new survey from Intel Data Center Manager and Dell reveals that around half of IT managers don't really know what's happening in their data centers.

Polycom RealPresence Trio 8800

Hands on: Polycom RealPresence Trio 8800 review

By Ian Barker published

Not yet rated

The RealPresence Trio 8800 is an impressive comms hub that can be used for voice and video calling.

Asus Travelair N

Asus Travelair N review

By Ian Barker published

The Travelair N is a 1TB hard drive which can connect wirelessly to any device, plus it's secure and well-built.

Revolabs FLX UC 1000

Revolabs FLX UC 1000 review

By Ian Barker published

The FLX UC 1000 is a well-designed conference phone aimed at businesses using IP communication systems.

Windows 10 for dummies

10 best Windows 10 eBooks to guide you though the next chapter of Windows

By Ian Barker published

While the internet may be full of Windows 10 advice, sometimes a book provides a more capable helping hand.

Web

Physical location of data will be irrelevant in post-Snowden age

By Ian Barker published

A report from research specialist Gartner says that the physical location of data is becoming irrelevant and that by 2020 a combination of legal, political and logical location will be more important.

How to recover Windows systems

Recover Windows: how to reinstall your system

By Ian Barker published

Tutorial Many modern laptops don't have a DVD drive to reload the system from. So what happens when you need to reinstall the system?

How to automate your Twitter feed

How to automate your Twitter feed: 5 apps to try

By Ian Barker published

Roundup What do you do if you're not always able to tweet? How can you be sure you're tweeting at the best time? The answer lies in a bit of automation.

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