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
Bitcoin Crash, Windows 11's Start Menu Ads, Portless iPhone Rumoured, and What Is WPA3?
Will a portless iPhone inspire other mobile phone manufacturers to follow suit?
8 Types of Raspberry Pi Disk Image You Can Install Today
If you're looking to get started straight away with a project, all you'll need to do is download these images to your SD card, insert into your Raspberry Pi, and power up.
Why You Should Be Using Pi-Apps to Install Software on Raspberry Pi
Install apps the easy way on Raspberry Pi OS with Pi-Apps.
Instagram NFTs, Facebook Privacy, Twitter Alternatives, and What Is Mastodon?
Everyone's talking about quitting Twitter, but what are the alternatives, and what on earth is Mastodon?
How to Install Windows 10 and 11 on a Raspberry Pi 4 the Easy Way
Instead of running Linux on your Raspberry Pi, why not run Windows 10 or 11?
Elon Musk's X App, Secure Wi-Fi from Neighbours, Android Auto Troubleshooting
We explain Elon Musk's plans for Twitter, how to secure your Wi-Fi from your neighbors, and Android Auto troubleshooting tips.
Set Up a VPN on Your Smart TV and Enjoy Overseas Netflix Libraries
Want to watch Netflix from another country? A VPN is the answer--but what if you're using a smart TV?
Turn Your Original Raspberry Pi into a ZX Spectrum Computer With ZXBaremulator
Want to explore the world of retro computing on a Raspberry Pi? The ZXBaremulator emulates the ZX Spectrum and boots in seconds.
How to View and Download Dashcam Video Footage
Need to check dashcam footage of a recent road incident? Here's how to view, edit, and share that dashcam video.
Nintendo Switch Special: Models, Games, SD Card Management, and More!
We look at how amazing the Nintendo Switch game console is, why you should own one, and what you could be playing on it.
6 Desktop Environments You Can Install on Raspberry Pi OS
Bored of the PIXEL desktop on Raspberry Pi OS? Stylish and lightweight alternative Linux desktop environments can be installed instead.
How to Install a Desktop on Raspberry Pi OS Lite
Need to expand your Raspberry Pi project beyond the command line? It's time to add a desktop environment to Raspberry Pi OS Lite.
Android VPN Leak, Raspberry Pi DOS PC, and the Windows Registry Explained
Weekly podcast offering tech news for technophobes and tips and tricks explains how to back-up the Windows Registry.
How to Create an ISO File From a CD or DVD on Any Operating System
Need to ditch those old data CDs and DVDs? Here's how to easily create an ISO disk image and store optical discs on your hard drive, SSD, or cloud.
A New Private Search Engine, Set a Desktop Video Background, and RIP Cryptocurrency Mining
We look at why cryptocurrency mining is no longer "a thing" and examine some recent privacy and security news.
Build a Tiny DOS Gaming PC With Raspberry Pi and Dosbian
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a tiny DOS gaming PC with Dosbian.
How to Set Up a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Grabbed a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W? The tiny single-board computer is almost as powerful as a Raspberry Pi 3 -- but how do you set it up for use?
How to Stream Videos From VLC to Chromecast
We'll explain how to stream videos from VLC to Chromecast.
Goodbye Google Stadia: Why the Cloud Gaming Service Is Closing
Google Stadia is being retired. We look at what this means to cloud gaming and other Google projects that have been retired.
Running Out of Space? How to Clone Your Linux System Drive to a Larger SSD With CloneZilla
Learn how to clone one Linux drive to another, GRUB and all, using CloneZilla