Jack Schofield

Who is Jack Schofield?

'Jack Schofield is a British technology journalist and former computer editor for The Guardian newspaper, for whom he started writing a weekly computer column in 1983. He joined the staff to launch the newspaper's computer section in 1985. Schofield was also one of The Guardians first bloggers, launching the 'Online' blog with Neil McIntosh in 2001.

He left full-time employment with The Guardian in June 2010, as part of a round of voluntary redundancies at the paper, but contributes the column "Ask Jack" to advise people concerning their computer problems. He specialises in the following areas: Internet, computing, handheld computers, and video games. He also writes on technology related issues, also covering his interests of photography and audiophile hi-fi, including some work for The Guardian's sister Sunday paper, The Observer.

Raised in Bradford, he began writing at Belle Vue Boys' School, for the school magazine, The Voice. After earning his BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Birmingham in 1970, he gained his MA from the University of British Columbia in Canada. He has written several computing and photography books.