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Christian Cawley-Deputy Editor

Christian Cawley

Deputy Editor

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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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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.

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Get The Most Out Of Windows Phone 8.1 With These Tips

Windows Phone 8.1 offers much more novelty than just Cortana. Let us guide you to the hidden gems.

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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.

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Remote Control Your PC With These Windows Phone 8 Apps!

Do you wish your home computer would fit into your pocket? With Windows Phone 8 it does. These remote desktop apps give you access to your PC wherever you are.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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?

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5 Power Saving Tips To Keep Your Windows Phone 8.1 Battery Fresh

Does your battery drain faster since you upgraded to Windows Phone 8.1? A few simple settings can increase battery life and get through the day and beyond on a single charge.

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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.

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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.

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Get A Striking New Look In Windows Phone 8.1 With Customized Start Screen Tiles

You can now add a background image to Start Screen Tiles, one of many great new features in Windows 8.1.

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5 New Windows Phone 8.1 Features to Be Excited About!

One day, Windows Phone will be popular. With the release of Windows Phone 8.1, that day has drawn much closer. Time to upgrade!

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Go Hands Free By Using Cortana Voice Control On Windows Phone 8.1

Cortana is a voice controlled virtual assistant. To make her work for you, you need to know how to delegate. Let us show you.

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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!

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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.

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