Preston Gralla is a contributing editor for Computerworld and the author of more than 45 technology books, including How the Internet Works and How Wireless Works.
Earlier in his career, Preston was the founding managing editor of the PC Week and a founding editor of PC/Computing. During his tenure, PC/Computing was a finalist for General Excellence from the National Magazine Awards. He was an executive editor and columnist for CNet and ZDNet. His work has appeared in The Verge, PCWorld, USA Today, PC Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and Boston Magazine, among other publications.
His Eye on Microsoft column won a 2024 AZBEE award.
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