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
6 Modern Security Tools for Windows 8
Your tablet can be hacked, too! Because the desktop is a drag, these touch-enabled apps allow you to control security settings and tools from the modern interface.
5 Must Know Tips For Managing Your Windows Phone 8.1 Calendar
Import and customize calendars, then activate Cortana to manage tasks and appointments with minimal effort.
Geek Humor Included! Meet Cortana, Windows Phone 8.1 Digital Assistant
Cortana is the best reason to upgrade your Windows Phone early. Microsoft's answer to Siri offers great features and will make you laugh.
4 Media Center Remote Apps For Windows Phone 8
Next time you misplaced the remote control, just reach for your phone to control your TV or console.
Managing Alerts On Windows Phone 8.1
Custom audio alerts in Windows Phone have evolved! Since the release of the 8.1 Developer Preview, it is now possible to configure custom alerts for apps as well as contacts.
Easily Clone Your SD Card For Trouble-free Raspberry Pi Computing
Whether you have one SD card or several, one thing that you will need is the ability to back up your cards to avoid the problems that occur when your Raspberry Pi fails to boot.
What Is SteamOS? How to Start Gaming on Linux
Gaming on Linux has always been hard... until SteamOS. What is SteamOS, what are its requirements, and can it replace Windows?
Why Touchscreen Controls Are Useless For Retro Gaming & How To Fix It
For far too long have forgotten classics been reduced to curios because touchscreen controls just don't give you the genuine experience of playing them. Rise up and take back your retro gaming experience!
Get Live Scores & Stream The World Cup 2014 On Windows Phone 8
Soccer - pardon - football is coming to you. Let us show you how to follow and enjoy the World Cup 2014 on the go with your Windows Phone 8.
Securing Your Raspberry Pi: From Passwords to Firewalls
Anyone can use Google to find the default username and password of your Raspberry Pi. Don’t give intruders that chance!
How To Extend The Life Of Your Raspberry Pi's SD Card
SD cards have a finite life, with limits on how often data can be rewritten before the card gives in to entropy. For the Rapsberry Pi this can be a serious problem.
How To Go Paperless With Windows Phone 8
Are your shelves collapsing under the weight of packed folders and does paper seem to materialize everywhere? The answer to going paperless is digitisation.
Have a First-Gen Kindle Fire? Make It Awesome Again With Stock Android
The first generation Kindle Fire is now three years old, and while it remains a great tablet, it lags behind newer models. So why not refresh it by flashing a standard Android ROM?
How Scammers Can Use ATMs To Clean You Out
That ATM in the wall of your local bank might look like an easy way to get some cash, but you need to make sure that the scammers didn't get there first.
How Windows Phone 8.1 Is Enhanced With The Action Center
Microsoft kills the toast! Now you can finally manage your notifications on Windows Phone.
How To Activate & Use Cortana On Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview
Are you missing Cortana, the Google Now and Siri speech control rival, on your Windows Phone 8.1? Get it now!
How To Upgrade To Windows Phone 8.1 Now
If you want to speak to Cortana and get access to other cool new features, you will have to wait until June at least. Unless you'd update early. Like now.
Take Amazing Photos On Your Lumia With Nokia Camera
Nokia Lumia phones are known for their great cameras. The Nokia Camera app helps to redress the balance, offering total control over things like white balance, ISO and exposure time from within the viewfinder.
Will These New Features Help Windows Phone Go Mainstream?
The Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade is packed with new features that will challenge Android and iOS. Will you upgrade?