About the Author

Andy Walker is one of North America's top technology journalists . Since 1995, he has written about personal computer technology for dozens of newspapers, magazines, and websites . His personal technology advice column was syndicated across the Southam Newspaper chain and today the body of work is published at Cyberwalker.com where more than 5 million unique visitors read the advice annually. Andy has appeared as a tech expert on hundreds of TV and radio broadcasts and cohosts the internationally syndicated TV show Call for Help with Leo Laporte and Amber MacArthur. He has also worked with some of the biggest luminaries in technology publishing. Between 2002 and 2004, Andy was the executive editor of Berkeley-based Dig_iT magazine, a publication focused on the digital lifestyle. It was founded by David Bunnell and Fred Davis, the publishing pioneers behind PC Magazine , PC World , MacUser , and MacWorld . Andy was born in the United Kingdom, educated and raised in Canada, and now lives in Toronto with two cats and a really secure personal computer.