Ian Evenden
Ian Evenden's parents bought him a ZX Spectrum in the '80s hoping he'd become a computer programmer, but he used it for playing games instead. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years, and specialises in computing, technology, games and cameras. When he's not messing around with laptops, you'll find him looking at the stars or growing vegetables....
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Ian Evenden's parents bought him a ZX Spectrum in the '80s hoping he'd become a computer programmer, but he used it for playing games instead. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years, and specialises in computing, technology, games and cameras. When he's not messing around with laptops, you'll find him looking at the stars or growing vegetables.
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