Web User
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 The cover of the final issue of Web User, issue 516, published on 9 December 2020. | |
| Editor | Robert Irvine |
|---|---|
| Categories | Computers |
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Circulation |  24,266 (January – December 2019)[1] |
| Publisher | John Garewal |
| First issue | 22 March 2001 |
| Final issue | 9 December 2020 |
| Company | Dennis Publishing |
| Country | England |
| Based in | London |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.webuser.co.uk |
| ISSN | 1473-7094 |
Web User, branded as WebUser, was a fortnightly magazine published in the United Kingdom from 2001 until 2020. It covered topics relating to computing. Its sister magazine was ComputerActive.
Overview
[edit]Web User was founded by IPC Media in 2001.[2][3] The first issue appeared on 22 March.[3] The bulk of the magazine's content consisted of internet news, website reviews and features on web-related topics. Additionally, it offered product evaluations, free apps and software, step-by-step workshops, and advice on how to use websites, computer hardware, and software. The magazine was complemented by a website, launched in tandem in 2001.[3] It was sold in 2010 to Dennis Publishing.[4] It ceased publication after 516 issues in December 2020.
Topics covered include free software; PC security and maintenance; browser add-ons; the best Google tools; and the latest web trends and developments, such as Web 2.0 and social networking.
References
[edit]- ^ "Web User circulation certificate" (PDF). Audit Bureau of Circulations (UK). 31 December 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ Matthew Cowen (9 March 2001). "IPC Media seeks shop for Web User business". Campaign. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ a b c Jessica Hodgson (6 March 2001). "IPC to launch Web User magazine". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Dennis Publishing acquires Web User magazine and website". Dennis Publishing. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
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