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
Turn Your Old Movies into 2K and 4K Video With AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI
Enhance old videos easily with AVCLabs Video Enhancer AI and bring them up to modern standards.
Connect 4 in Microsoft Teams, Protect Your Phone From Thieves, and Tablet Touchscreen Repair Tips
Learn about playing games in Microsoft Teams, how to protect your phone from thieves, and fix tablet touchscreen issues.
How to Install Ubuntu Desktop, Server, and Core on Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi OS is good enough in most cases, but for a traditional Linux experience, install Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi instead.
Ditch the Car! Pedal to Work With the Eskute Polluno City eBike
A pleasant ride for urban environments, though only suitable for larger riders and missing a few features.
Xbox Keystone Leak, DOOM in Everything, Save Scumming, Windows Keyboard Shortcuts, and High Resolution Wallpapers
We bring you the latest news on Xbox Keystone, explain some Windows keyboard shortcuts, and where to find high resolution desktop wallpapers.
7 Tips to Protect Your Smartphone From Theft
Smartphones are expensive, which is why they're so interesting to thieves. Protect your phone from theft with these tips.
Is the Clockwork DevTerm the Cyberdeck to Get You Jacked into Cyberspace?
The hackable, portable PC you didn’t know you needed.
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.
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!
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 Format a Write Protected USB Flash Drive
Stuck with a write-protected USB flash drive? Learn how to format any write-protected USB drive and start using it again.
Use Excel with EVE Online, Play Fortnight on iOS, and Blur Your House on Google Street View
Spreadsheets in EVE Online, Microsoft sneaks Fortnite onto iOS, and how to blur your home on Google Street View are just a few of the topics discussed