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Jack Schofield

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Jack Schofield was the Guardian’s computer editor and wrote its technology advice column, Ask Jack, for almost 20 years. One of the first true technology and computing experts in British journalism, he wrote for the Guardian for more than 35 years. He died in 2020 at the age of 72

March 2020

  • video calling tablet for grandma

    Ask Jack
    What’s the best tablet for video calling grandma?

  • Woman working from home in a kitchen

    Ask Jack
    What do I need to work from home due to coronavirus?

  • Disney+

    Ask Jack
    Which streaming stick should I buy for Disney+?

  • galaxy s10 camera app

    Ask Jack
    How do I shrink the size of my phone videos?

February 2020

  • google logo at davos

    Ask Jack
    Can I move my data to the EU before Google shifts it to the US?

  • Topping Google’s rankings so that people find stories about you rather than a notorious namesake is possible, but might be a lot of work.

    Ask Jack
    How do I get my name to the top of Google’s search results?

  • windows 10 laptop

    Ask Jack
    How can I speed up a Windows 10 laptop?

  • Stack of rewritable DVDs

    Ask Jack
    How can I copy 1,400 DVDs to a new hard drive?

January 2020

  • A customer shopping for a computer in PC World, Cambridge

    Ask Jack
    What’s the minimum specification for someone buying a PC?

  • Man using desktop PC

    Ask Jack
    Which is the best PC for someone who has Parkinson’s?

  • Windows 7 has reached the end of its support life meaning it will no longer be updated with security patches.

    Ask Jack
    I’m still on Windows 7 – what should I do?

  • What if you want a certain set of features, functions or specifications in your new phone, how do you set about narrowing down the bewildering number of options?

    Ask Jack
    How do I find a smartphone with the specifications I really want?

December 2019

  • Want to search like a pro? These tips will help you up you Googling game using the advanced tools to narrow down your results.

    Ask Jack
    How can I get better at using Google search?

    Michael struggles to find the search results he’s looking for, and would like some tips for better Googling
  • duckduckgo logo on a wall

    Ask Jack
    Can DuckDuckGo replace Google search while offering better privacy?

    The alternative search engine markets itself on protecting users’ privacy, but is it worth using?
  • Protecting your privacy online requires changes to the tools you use and the way you access information on the internet.

    Ask Jack
    How do I protect my online privacy from 'surveillance capitalism'?

    Chris wants to better protect his privacy. What can he easily do besides de-Googling his online life

November 2019

  • Young freelance worker using laptop and computer at desk

    Ask Jack
    What sort of security software and backups do I need for a home business?

  • Yale wireless burglar alarm

    Ask Jack
    Home alarm systems: how can I improve my security?

  • High speed broadband fibreoptics illustration

    Ask Jack
    Do I really need fibre broadband?

  • Xiaomi Mi A2

    Ask Jack
    Which reasonably priced smartphone could replace my old Nokia Lumia?

October 2019

  • Choosing how to listen to or buy music is crucial for supporting your favourite artists if you’re not a mass-market music follower.

    Ask Jack
    Which is the best streaming service for supporting artists?

    Robert still listens to MP3s but wants wants to know which music service pays artists best
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