Computeractive is the UK's best-selling home technology magazine. Aimed at people who want to know how to work their PC, not how their PC works, it is endorsed by the Plain English Campaign.

Readers trust Computeractive to tell them how to get the best value from their technology purchases. The magazine is full of step-by-step guides, problem-solving advice, hints, tips and practical buying advice. The focus is always on gaining new skills, confidence and value for money.

Computeractive is one of the top 15 largest subscription titles in the UK. It has a circulation of 118,188 copies (ABC January – December 2011). It also has a loyal readership with over 70 per cent of readers buying the magazine for more than three years. Computeractive is also available as an iPad app.

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Editorial philosophy

Computeractive believes that everybody has the right to benefit from computers and the internet. However, many people in the UK are marginalised by hardware and software that is unintuitive and poorly designed.

Consumers find little help on offer from websites and manuals that are littered with jargon. Computeractive's mission is to open the world of home computing and the internet to all.

We explain how to use computers, software, gadgets and more, using plain English that everyone can understand.

We seek to educate people of all ages and technical abilities, from the most anxious novice to experienced users, with our step-by-step approach. We always point out the benefit of technology, linking projects to real-life tasks to give practical value.

We also recognise that choosing and buying technology products can be a fraught experience for many people. Our product reviews judge first and foremost whether products are good at the task for which they are designed, rather than whether they are ‘stylish’.

Above all, we aim to provide readers with the knowledge and resources to develop their own skills and build their technical confidence. We encourage people to get stuck in and learn for themselves.

Target audience

Home PC users of all abilities who want to learn about technology in plain English, not technical jargon.

Key features

• Clear PC advice in plain English

• Trusted product reviews giving consumers confidence

• Endorsed by the Plain English Campaign

• Jargon-buster columns and an online database that demystify technology mumbo-jumbo

• Free access to a wealth of online resources, including articles, downloads and tips

Our Facebook page is in continuous development and hosts a highly interactive community. Page members discuss content from the magazine and website and air their own PC questions, with lots of engagement between Computeractive staff and Facebook users.

Contact details

Publishing Director
Marc Hartog
+44 (0) 20 7316 9318
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Editor
Paul Allen
+44 (0) 20 7316 9562
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Sales Manager
Chris Zachary
+44 (0) 20 7316 9121
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Licensing & Retail Manager
Joanna Mitchell
+44 (0) 20 7316 9187
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Head of Circulation & Marketing
Marc Ghione
+44 (0) 20 7316 9597
Email Marc