Dale Walker
Dale Walker is the former managing editor at ITPro, as well as its sibling sites CloudPro and ChannelPro. Dale first joined ITPro in 2016 as an intern and went on to hold a variety of different positions across the brand, including a staff writer role where he developed a keen interest in IT regulations, data protection, and cyber security.
He spent a number of years reporting for ITPro from numerous domestic and international events, including IBM, Red Hat, Google, and has been a regular reporter for Microsoft's various yearly showcases, including Ignite.
Prior to joining ITPro, Dale secured a Masters degree in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where he also won a number of awards for his design and concept work, including BBC Worldwide Best New Magazine Brand at the 2016 Magazine Academy awards.
Latest articles by Dale Walker
How to reinstall Windows 10 without losing data
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Learn how to reinstall Windows 10 without losing your personal data using simple methods, including Reset, Advanced Startup, and ISO image file recovery
What is penetration testing?
By Fleur Doidge last updated
In-depth Going beyond tooling and tech solutions with penetration testing is an effective way of achieving assurance in the security of your IT assets
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth We delve into the pioneering California Consumer Privacy Act, frequently dubbed "America's GDPR"
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth The relationship between the UK's Data Protection Act and GDPR: An in-depth look
How to fix a stuck Windows 10 update
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Various steps for safely fixing a stuck Windows 10 update, helping you to quickly regain access to your system without losing data
What is a default gateway?
By Dale Walker, Richard Speed last updated
In-depth What is a default gateway, and how to find its address
How to fix the blue screen of death error in Windows 10
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials A guide to the various ways to fix a blue screen of death – Windows 10’s most infamous system error
What is a managed IT service?
By Rene Millman last updated
In-depth With two-thirds of businesses using them, learn about what managed IT services are and how they’re being used
How to fix automatic repair loop in Windows 10
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A guide to diagnosing and fixing automatic repair loops in Windows 10
What is an artificial neural network?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth A look at the role of neural nodes and how deep learning is used to create algorithms
What is natural language processing?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Through natural language processing, AI developers are able to create systems capable of meaningful conversation
What is ethical AI?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Ethical AI is a concept that has evolved significantly in recent years, but defining a 'good outcome' is key to understanding what it is
How do I fix the Windows 10 Start Menu if it's not working?
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Some simple fixes for a Windows 10 Start menu that's not working correctly or frozen entirely
System Idle Process high on your CPU? Don't worry, it's normal
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth What a high System Idle Process on a CPU means and how to discover it in Windows
How to unroot Android
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials If you've gained root access to your device, we explain how to unroot Android and restore system defaults
The best online Python courses 2024
By David Howell last updated
In-depth A snapshot of some of the best online Python courses around, offering the tools you need to start or develop your coding career
How to take a Chrome screenshot
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Learn how to take a screenshot in Chrome with and without extensions
What are the responsibilities of a data controller?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth If your organization collects people's data, you need to know how GDPR impacts your data controller responsibilities
Gmail vs Outlook: Which one is better for business?
By Clare Hopping last updated
Vs Gmail vs Outlook - a long-running question over which is the best for business and productivity. We compared the two biggest email services to find out
What is data processing?
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth What is data processing - understand the benefits, types, and tools, and get the best insights in a data-intensive world
What is end-to-end encryption and why is everyone fighting over it?
By Dale Walker, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth End-to-end encryption is considered one of the best ways to protect user data, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea
Why digital transformation is important for business growth
By Dale Walker last updated
In-depth Why is digital transformation important? Aside from being a buzzword, it makes the difference between business success and failure
How to encrypt files and folders in Windows 10
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Here’s how to make your sensitive data unreadable to prying eyes
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