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Barry Collins
Barry Collins
Barry Collins has more than 20 years’ experience in IT journalism. He was written for a variety of national newspapers and magazines, including The Sunday Times, Mail Online, Which?, Web User and ComputerActive. He was editor of PC Pro magazine and remains a columnist for the magazine to this day.
Barry has also made regular television and radio appearances as a technology pundit. He’s featured on BBC Newsnight, ITN News at Ten, The Chris Evans Show and many others over the years.
Barry is the co-founder of www.bigtechquestion.com, a website designed to answer people’s everyday technology queries in plain English. He’s also the editor of The Independent & Unofficial Guide to Fortnite. In between all that, he’s a contributor to Forbes.com and a father to two children.
Barry Collins's Training & Resources
What Parents Need to Know About Setting Up New Devices for Children
- Published 22nd December 2021
This week's free online safety guide focuses on setting up new devices for children, it takes a look at a number of tips such as adjusting the screen time settings, setting windows limits and installing Xbox family settings.
What Parents Need to Know About Apple Guided Access
- Published 13th October 2021
This week's free online safety guide focuses on Apple Guided Access, detailing step-by-step instructions for parents on how to set it up and how to switch it on.
What Parents Need to Know About eBay
- Published 20th January 2021
This week's free online safety guide focuses on eBay. eBay is the world’s biggest online auction platform: a digital emporium where you can buy practically anything, new or used. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as off-site communication, age-inappropriate and illegal items.