About Christian Cawley
Deputy Editor for Security, Linux, DIY, Programming, and Tech Explained, Christian has extensive experience in desktop and software support, and has been published in Computer Weekly, Linux Format, Tech Radar, ad ComputerActive.
Christian also produces MakeUseOf's weekly show, the Really Useful Podcast.
His current passions are his cigar box guitar, his retro gaming site (www.gamingretro.co.uk) and his family.
Is the Clockwork DevTerm the Cyberdeck to Get You Jacked into Cyberspace?
The hackable, portable PC you didn’t know you needed.
Tablet Touchscreen Not Working? 8 Tips to Fix Touch Problems
Unresponsive tapping, swiping, or zoom-pinching? Here's why your tablet touchscreen stopped working and how to fix it.
8 Cool HTML Effects Anyone Can Add to Their Websites
You don't have to know CSS or PHP to build a fancy site. Use these cool HTML tricks to generate awesome effects.
10 Risks When Dual Booting Operating Systems
Dual booting Windows and Linux can boost productivity, but can introduce risks and issues that affect performance.
Android Auto for Phones Ends, Bootable USB Devices, Online City Building Games, and Start Your Own YouTube Channel
Learn why Android Auto is changing, how to make a bootable USB, enjoy city building games in your browser, and how to start your own YouTube channel.
3 Ways to Edit the boot/config.txt File on Raspberry Pi
Sometimes fixing a Raspberry Pi involves editing the boot/config.txt file. Here's everything you need to know about doing that.
3 Ways to Transfer Files Between a Virtual Machine and PC on VMware and VirtualBox
Need to share data from a host PC to a virtual machine OS? Learn how to share data using copy and paste, USB, and shared folders.
10 Lightweight Linux Distributions to Give Your Old PC New Life
Need a lightweight operating system? These special Linux distros can run on older PCs, some with as little as 100MB of RAM.
Google Drive, Free Phone Apps, Reasons to Switch from Linux to Windows, and Google Opinion Rewards Tricks
We bring you tips and tricks for securing your Google Drive, making free phone calls, earning money on Google Opinion Rewards, and more!
What Equipment Do You Need to Start a YouTube Channel?
It's possible to start your own YouTube channel right now using your phone, tablet, or PC. But what else do you need?
How to Play PC Games on Android Devices Using Parsec
Learn how to play PC games on Android using Parsec, what you need to do so, and why it's a great idea.
Geeetech Mizar S 3D Printer: Far From User-Friendly, Even With Auto-Leveling
Auto-leveling is a huge time saver for 3D printing and great for beginners, but the rest of this package can be frustrating.
Steam Deck Repair, Windows 11 Ethically Hacked, Anonymous Browsers, and External Hard Disk Errors
Our tech podcast looks at the Steam Deck repair notes from iFixit, anonymous browsing, and more!
How to Connect a Controller to an Android Phone or Tablet
Sick of touch controls for mobile gaming? Learn how to connect any game controller (PS4, PS5, Xbox, etc.) to your Android device.
How to Transfer Files From Android to PC: 7 Methods
Want to learn how to transfer files between Android and Windows? Here are seven easy methods for moving data between devices.
Buy Windows 11 Boxed, Bitcoin Pizza Day and Crypto Crash Explained, and How to Trace Emails
Our latest podcast looks at the Terra Luna crypto crash.
Show Your Love of Bluetti By Earning Bluetti Bucks
Learn how Bluetti's loyalty reward scheme gives you Bluetti Bucks to spread the word and spend on power storage systems.
5 Things to Do After Upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
If you've updated an older Ubuntu version to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish, you might have noticed some problems. Here's how to fix them.
How to Build a Simple PHP Website
Want to build a website but don't know where to start? Creating a basic PHP website will put you on the road to web development.
How to Make More Money With Google Opinion Rewards
Google Opinion Rewards lets you earn money to spend in the Google Play Store. Use these tips to get the most out of it!