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.
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How to Install a Dashcam in Your Car
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How to Access Region Blocked Videos Without a VPN
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Everything You Need to Know About How to Fix Your Internet Connection
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Purism's Librem 14 is an ultraportable and ultra-secure notebook computer, but there are some trade-offs in this expensive package.
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