About Christian Cawley
Former Deputy Editor for Security, Linux, DIY, Programming, and Tech Explained, Christian has extensive experience as a writer and editor and has been published in Computer Weekly, Linux Format, Tech Radar, ComputerActive, and other titles.
Christian also produced MakeUseOf's weekly show, the Really Useful Podcast, from 2018-2024.
His current passions are his cigar box guitar, his retro gaming site (retrogamerbase.com), and his family.
Latest Articles
Prototyping a New Project? PCBWay Has All Your Fabrication Needs Covered
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Everything You Need to Do After Buying a New Laptop or PC
Buying a new computer? Make sure you spend time setting it up properly with the apps and hardware you need.
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Are the UGREEN HiTune X5 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Truly Awesome?
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Markup: The End for Bookmarked Favorites
Looking for a way to save the important bits of web pages and PDFs that you read? Markup could be the answer.
Convert Videos from Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube With MP3 Studio
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How to Install an Operating System on a Raspberry Pi
Learn how to install an OS on your Raspberry Pi, and even how to clone your setup for quick disaster recovery.
Why 2021 Is the Year of Ransomware
Ransomware is a threat at all levels in 2021, from home users to corporations, supply chains, and utilities infrastructure.
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Removing the background from images can be time-consuming work. Automate it with Vance AI Background Remover.
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Looking for a robot vacuum cleaner? The Roborock S7 combines cleaning and mopping, and might be just what you're looking for.
Amazing and Simple DIY Tech Tricks to Make Your Life Easier
Whether you're looking for a budget desk or need to fix your HDTV antenna, listen for a collection of top DIY tech tips.
10 Simple CSS Code Examples You Can Learn in 10 Minutes
Need help with CSS? Try these basic CSS code examples to start with, then apply them to your own web pages.
How to Check If a Link Is Safe and Other Easy Online Security Tips
Think you're safe online? Learn how to develop new secure habits and safe online behaviors.