Kevin Pocock

Kevin is the Editor of PC Guide. He has a broad interest and enthusiasm for consumer electronics, PCs and all things consumer tech - and more than 15 years experience in tech journalism.

Summary

Kevin became editor of PC Guide in April 2022, having previously worked in national new publishers, as a freelance journalist and having written for technology publications for more than 15 years.
He graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth - now Aberystwyth University - and holds a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and English Literature.
He has also been awarded a commendation for poetry by the Royal Literary Fund and took part in, and completed, the 2012 London Marathon.

Experience
Kevin started his career after university, having worked for the Kent Messenger Group and then Ferrari Press Agency, before moving to Dennis Publishing to work as a Staff Writer, Reviews Editor, and then Deputy Editor on the now defunct Micro Mart magazine. In his time at Dennis, he additionally provided articles for Custom PC, PC Pro, Computer Shopper, IT Pro, and Bit-tech.

After Dennis, Kevin worked as a freelance journalist for titles including Which? Computing, and moved to the Telegraph Media Group working with the Technology desk. He then joined Wired UK as a commercial editorial assistant, also contributing to Hardware Heaven and Kitguru in a freelance capacity.

Kevin left technology journalism in 2017 to join News UK as an e-commerce editor, overseeing the creation of Sun Selects, and content for Times Tickets. After leaving News UK in 2021 he took a break from journalism, returning to join PC Guide in 2022.
Education
Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Aberystwyth.