I am a freelance writer, the Managing Editor of MakeUseOf.com, and a Contributing Writer to PC World.com, NowSourcing, and eCommerceBytes.com (formerly Auctionbytes.com).

I have also done past guest blogging for GeeksAreSexy, Search Engine News, and Google Tutor, amongst others.

I have done business consulting for e-commerce companies with links to eBay, including Nabit, which has made a desktop bidding application. I translated their software into German and wrote their user manual. I also have past experience with BBC television, BBC radio, Scottish youth radio and Scottish newspapers.

Originally from Scotland, with job experiences as diverse as debt collection clerk, Dutch bulb packer, government civil servant and English language tutor, I now live in Würzburg, Germany, with my wife Monika.

With the now-deceased Spike Milligan as my inspiration, I write humorous poetry in my spare time and enjoy having it rejected by a multitude of publishers who have absolutely no sense of humour.