# ComputerScope

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Computer magazine

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ComputerScope Editor Paul Hearns Categories Computer magazines Frequency Monthly Total circulation 10,000 Founded 1984 Final issue 2020 Company MediaTeam Country Ireland Based in Dublin Language English Website ComputerScope.ie ISSN 0332-0197

***ComputerScope*** was a [computer magazine](/source/Computer_magazines) edited and produced by the publishing company [MediaTeam](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediaTeam&action=edit&redlink=1) in Dublin, Ireland between 1984 and 2020.

## History

*ComputerScope* was first published in 1984[1] by the Scope Communications Group. It was then published by [MediaTeam](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediaTeam&action=edit&redlink=1) Ltd,[2] which was formed when CPG and Scope Communications merged in 2005.[3] The magazine was edited by Paul Hearns.[4] It was renamed as *TechPro* magazine in 2014.[5]

## Description

*ComputerScope* was a monthly end-user [Information and Communications Technology](/source/Information_and_Communications_Technology) magazine targeting IT professionals in the public and private sectors in Ireland. It was distributed as a request-only, controlled circulation publication; readers must qualify to receive a free subscription. Those who did not meet the criteria to receive free copies could obtain a paid subscription..

*ComputerScope* was audited by the [Audit Bureau of Circulations (UK)](/source/Audit_Bureau_of_Circulations_(UK));[6] the website claimed to have 10,000 readers.[7] The magazine and its sister title *Irish Computer* were both replaced by TechCentral.ie.[8]

## MediaTeam

MediaTeam also published three other ICT titles: *Irish Computer*,[9] *Smart Company*,[10] and *PCLive!*,[11] plus *Shelflife*[12] and *The Irish Garden*.[13] MediaTeam is a member of the Periodical Publishers Association of Ireland.[14]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["TechPro. Ireland's only controlled-circulation magazine for IT professionals"](http://www.mediateam.ie/media-brands/techpro/). *MediaTeam*. Retrieved 6 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Mediateam.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Barry O'Halloran (11 April 2005). ["Publishers merge to become Mediateam"](https://www.irishtimes.com/business/publishers-merge-to-become-mediateam-1.430940). *The Irish Times*. Retrieved 6 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [ComputerScope.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/cs/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070525113151/http://www.mediateam.ie/cs/about.html) 25 May 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["TechPro magazine"](https://www.techcentral.ie/techpro-magazine/). *techcentral.ie*. Retrieved 28 May 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [ABC.org.uk](https://www.abc.org.uk)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [About](http://www.techcentral.ie/article.aspx?id=11420) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080925160716/http://www.techcentral.ie/article.aspx?id=11420) 25 September 2008 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["About Us"](https://www.techcentral.ie/about/). *TechCentral.ie*. Retrieved 6 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [IrishComputer.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/icc/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070517152249/http://www.mediateam.ie/icc/about.html) 17 May 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [SmartCompany.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/sc/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070716030934/http://www.mediateam.ie/sc/about.html) 16 July 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [PCLive.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/pcl/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070524113817/http://www.mediateam.ie/pcl/about.html) 24 May 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [ShelfLife.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/sl/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070110132749/http://www.mediateam.ie/sl/about.html) 10 January 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** [IrishGarden.ie](http://www.mediateam.ie/ig/about.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070516105828/http://www.mediateam.ie/ig/about.html) 16 May 2007 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** [PPAI](http://www.ppa.ie)

## External links

- [ComputerScope.ie](https://web.archive.org/web/20070525113151/http://www.mediateam.ie/cs/about.html)

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