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
What Is the Metaverse and How Will It Change Your Life?
You've heard of the metaverse, but what is it? Will you need a special VR helmet - and will the metaverse change your life?
Easily Capture Signatures for All Your Vital Documents in DottedSign
Need to create a digital signature for urgent documents or have someone sign some electronic paperwork? DottedSign is the solution you need.
What Is the Supply Chain Crisis and How Does It Impact Your Online Shopping?
The supply chain has been put under enormous strain. But what is the supply chain, and why is it in crisis?
PC Building, Retro Games, Casual Games, and Memories
For our 100th episode, the Really Useful Podcast team gets together to discuss PC building, gaming, and lots more besides.
Clean Up With Amazing Black Friday Discounts on Roborock Robot Vacuums
Roborock is offering fantastic savings across its range of robovacs this Black Friday.
Build a Smart Home to Meet Your Budget on Black Friday With Aqara
Want to build a smart home but don't think your budget will stretch to it? These Black Friday deals from Aqara will kickstart your smart home project.
Grab a Bargain and Light Up Black Friday With Govee LEDs
Looking for some LED lights to pimp your media center this Black Friday? These deals from Govee will help you save money.
OBSBOT Me Review: Can This Auto-Tracking AI Phone Mount Level Up Your Vlogs?
Can this AI-powered object tracking phone mount bring a new level of polish to your vlogs, or is the OBSBOT Me hampered by its silly name?
Don't Miss These Awesome 3D Printing Deals from Snapmaker on Black Friday
Snapmaker is offering great deals on the Snapmaker 2.0 AT, the Snapmaker 2.0 F, and the all-new Snapmaker 10W High Power Laser Module.
How to Use Visualping Competitive Intelligence Software
Don't waste time checking your competitor's website every day. Employ Visualping to notify you when the website changes.
Here's Why Black Friday 2021 Will Be Different and How You Can Prepare
Supply chain issues and extra days will make Black Friday 2021 the longest ever online sale day. Are you prepared?
5 Ways to Connect Your Shed to Your Wi-Fi Router
Need to connect an outbuilding to your home network? Here's what you need to know about connecting your shed to your Wi-Fi router.
Where Should You Build Your Home Office?
We look at the best places to set up a home office and solving the problems surrounding networking and power supply.
How to Build a Professional Website Without Lifting a Finger
Building a professional, engaging website is a huge ask for a novice, so why not get a team behind you from Fiverr Business?
5 Cool DIY Ways To Keep Your Laptop Cool
If your laptop is slowing down or crashing through overheating, it's time to learn how to keep it cool with these DIY solutions.
The 8 Best Lightweight Operating Systems for Raspberry Pi
Need to squeeze extra processing power out of your Raspberry Pi? Try one of these lightweight Raspberry Pi operating systems.
Should You Upgrade to Windows 11, How Easy Is It, and What Might Stop You?
Windows 11 is available to install and its free if you have Windows 10. But should you upgrade to Windows 11, and what happens if your PC isn't ready?
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W: Good Upgrade, but Needs More RAM
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W brings increased processing power and Wi-Fi to the Pi family. But could the little PCB have given us even more?
The 10 Best Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Projects
Use these 10 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W projects to upgrade existing Pi Zero builds or start from scratch.
Setting Up Wi-Fi on Raspberry Pi
Need to get your Raspberry Pi connected to Wi-Fi? Here's everything you need to know about hooking up your Pi to wireless networking.