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
How NOOBS For Raspberry Pi Can Help First Time Users
There is something about the Raspberry Pi that might just put people off: until now, setting it up has not been particularly user friendly. NOOBS aims to change that!
Action Cam – A Dashboard Camera For Windows Phone 8
Need to keep a video record of journeys in case of an accident and subsequent insurance claim? For Windows Phone users, Action Cam is a strong choice, but will it do the job reliably?
Why A Windows 8 Tablet Cannot Completely Replace A PC
A Windows 8 tablet can theoretically replace your beefy desktop computer, cut your electricity bill, and let you work from anywhere; except that it can't. Hear the pros and cons from someone who tried it.
10 Best Resources for Raspberry Pi Owners
What can you do with a Raspberry Pi? If you haven't figured it out yet, it's time to check the best online and offline resources.
How To Best Use Or Disable The Windows 8 Touch Keyboard
Typing on a touchscreen is much easier if you know all the tricks! If you frequently type on your Windows 8 tablet, consider upgrading to Windows 8.1! It comes with many improved features as this article demonstrates.
Research Your Family Tree Online
Various specialist software tools are available to help you to map your family tree and there are websites available that can help you out with everything from census results to finding graves.
WiFi To The Max: Get the Most Out of Wireless Networking on Windows 8
Windows 8 made connecting to a WiFi network simpler. Consequently, some things don't work the way they used to in Windows 7. If you have run into issues, there likely is an easy fix.
5 Ways To Use Microsoft OneNote On Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone users don't need Evernote; they have OneNote! It can handle images, voice notes, transcribe audio to text, sync to your desktop, and others can add to your notes. Care to learn more?
8 Awesome Free Games for Windows 8
There are some superb games available for Windows 8, but most of these aren’t free. So what do you do if you want some no budget gaming – and is it possible to top up your Gamerscore without paying for a Xbox Live title?
How to Get Digital DAB Radio in Your Car
How do you get digital DAB radio in your car, maintain signal strength and, ultimately, enjoy trouble-free digital audio broadcasts while you travel from A to B?
How To Find Your Lost or Stolen Windows Phone
Did you enable Find My Phone, yet? One day, this native Windows Phone feature may re-unite you with your device. Better check whether it's turned on before it's too late!
Windows Phone 8 Voice Recognition Tips and Tricks
Why would you pick up your phone if you could just tell it what to do? Windows Phone 8 has several very good speech recognition options. Give laziness and productivity a boost with our tips & tricks.
Windows Phone 8 Lock Screen Options: Calendar, Email and Weather
It might not look like much, but your Windows Phone lock screen can provide all manner of interesting and important information to you – and it can do this natively, without third party apps.
Press Play: The DVDFab Media Player 2 Manual
In an age when computer operating systems no longer ship with the right software to playback video DVDs and Blu-rays, what you need is an app that will do it for you.
How to Make Your Own Dashcam For Your Car or Bike
There are so many awesome uses for an old smartphone – but have you considered setting it up as a dashcam?
Build a Motion Capture Security System Using a Raspberry Pi
Of the many projects that you can build with the Raspberry Pi, one of the most interesting and permanently useful is the motion capture security system.
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