Simon Edwards

Recent articles - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 | Books | Media | Contact

The most popular articles

1. Securing Mac OS X
2. PC anti-virus 2002
3. PC anti-virus 2004
4. Tracking the hackers
5. Know your enemy
6. PC survival Kit

Books

The Good Website Guide 2000

April 2000, Mitchell Beazley

A tool as indispensable as the Internet itself, the all-new The Good Website Guide 2000 provides an easy-access directory of the best websites currently available

Others titles include Miller's Antiques, Fine Art and Collectables on the Web 2000.

Update - January 2005: As far as I know both of these titles are out of print. The Good Website Guide was released in 2001, 2002 and 2003 editions before its run ended.

I appear on television occasionally, most recently on BBC News 24, and BBC World News. During 2001 and 2002 I was regularly interviewed on a monthly radio show called Multimedia, transmitted on the BFBS 2 channel (The British Forces Broadcasting Service).

Occasionally I speak on national and local BBC and independent London stations. Listeners to LBC throughout 1999 would have heard me talking about technology every Sunday evening. More recently I participated in hour-long phone-ins for London Talk Radio and on Radio 5 Live.

Contact

While I endeavour to read all comments and answer as many queries as possible, large volumes of mail and work may cause delays. Please be patient if you are awaiting a reply to a question.
Best wishes,
simon_edwards@(transceiver.co.uk)

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Simon Edwards

The most popular articles

February 2005, Computer Shopper

If you use the internet, you will be exposed to computer viruses. Anti-virus software has become essential – but little is said about its effectiveness. Time for a unique attack test by Simon Edwards

September 2004, PC Pro

Using anti-virus software is no longer enough to keep your systems clear of malignant programs. We explain how viruses work, how to discover an infection and how to recover from one. Includes exclusive 'Anatomy of a virus'

June 2004, Computer Shopper

Sifting through spam is an irritating and time-consuming activity for computer users – but there is software available that can help

May 2004, Computer Shopper

Hackers, internet worms and programs containing backdoors all pose a threat to your PC, but you can lock the door against attackers

March 2004, Computer Buyer

Finding a virus on your PC needn't be the end of the world. Simon Edwards explains how to restore your machine back to health

February 2004, Computer Shopper

Discover which is the best anti-virus software for Windows on the market

Updated April 2003

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December 2002, PC Pro

How to protect your privacy, files and computer system

August 2002, PC Pro

You've been hacked, so now what? Scream "fire!", call the FBI or pretend it never happened?

June 2002, MacUser

Mac OS X opens more potential security holes to hackers. So how do you protect yourself?

June 2002, Computer Buyer

Whether it's a hacker, a virus or a super-spy, the last thing you want is for one of this lot to get hold of your PC. Fear not, though - we provide the know-how and the software to stop them in their tracks

May 2002, Computer Buyer

In this article we'll explain exactly what viruses are, how they work and how you can stop them. We'll also look at all the major anti-virus software on the market and our reviews will reveal the best package to keep the bugs at bay

February 2002, Computer Buyer

Anti-virus software is all very well, but with hackers inventing new nasties every day it isn't foolproof. With a personal firewall you can stop online rotters getting a sniff at your system. We test six, including Zone Alarm and BlackIce Defender

November 2001, PC Pro

Is your network safe? Don't bank on it, because nothing is 100 per cent hacker proof. Simon Edwards discovers the truth about hacking

Defcon 9

October 2001, Computer Buyer

As hackers, security experts and law enforcement agents met in Las Vegas to discuss the tools of their trade, Computer Buyer's Internet correspondent took a walk on the wild side to see what they said

26 July 2001, Guardian

A delegate hacked the conference network and was given an award. This is typical of the Defcon conference that attracts enthusiasts and saboteurs alike, says Simon Edwards

2000, Computer Buyer

Somewhere out there, in the small hours, lies an army of caffeine-fuelled über-nerds, itching to take control of your system. Or are they? We investigate the truth about hacking

The Good Website Guide 2000

April 2000, Mitchell Beazley

A tool as indispensable as the Internet itself, the all-new The Good Website Guide 2000 provides an easy-access directory of the best websites currently available