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
How to Turn a TV Into a Retro Gaming System With Raspberry Pi Zero
In this tutorial, we show you how to convert an old TV into a retro gaming console with nothing more than a Raspberry Pi Zero.
How to Connect a Raspberry Pi Zero to a TV Without HDMI
Hooking up your Raspberry Pi Zero to a TV via HDMI isn't always the best option. Here's how to make an RCA composite cable and connect your Pi Zero using it.
How to Play Classic PC Games on Your Raspberry Pi
An incredible library of classic older games and software is available for Raspberry Pi. Here's how to install old PC games on a Raspberry Pi!
How to Play Almost Any Video Game on a Raspberry Pi
What if you could play a massive selection of games---past and present---using a Raspberry Pi? Here's everything you need to know about it.
How to Connect a Hard Drive to Raspberry Pi (And Why You Should)
Looking to add storage to your Raspberry Pi? Forget high-capacity microSD cards and go with a USB-compatible hard disk drive instead!
7 New Raspbian Features to Start Using on Your Raspberry Pi
Lots of new features have been added to Raspbian. Here's what to look out for, why these features are useful, and how you can start making the most of them.
How to Turn Your Steam Link Into a Kodi Media Center
Looking for a low-cost way to run Kodi and stream movies, shows, and more to your TV? If you have a Steam Link, here's how you can set it up to do that.
5 Ways to DIY Hack Your Old Nintendo Devices Into Something New
Got some old Nintendo hardware sitting around? You could give it away... or repurpose into new projects! Get started with these awesome Nintendo hack ideas.
How to Remove the Vocals From Any Song Using Audacity
If you need to remove vocals from songs, leaving behind just an instrumental track, you can do so using Audacity. In this article, we explain how.
5 Most Common BitDefender Issues and How to Solve Them
BitDefender is an excellent online security tool, but it has its own issues and quirks to deal with. Here are the most common issues and how to fix them.
4 Ways to Run Linux Apps and Games on Windows
Need to run Linux software within Windows? Don't worry. You have several options available!
How to Securely Delete Cookies, Internet Cache, and More With PrivaZer
Internet cookies risk your privacy, as do thumbnail files and recent document lists. To maintain online privacy, the answer is to delete these files.
How to Change the Boot Order on Your PC (So You Can Boot From USB)
Learn how to change the boot order of your computer. It's important for troubleshooting issues and tweaking settings, and it's a lot easier than you think.
5 Ways Criminals Use Technology to Hack and Steal Cars
One million cars are stolen every year in the US. Here are some of the common tactics you need to be aware of to stay safe and secure.
How to Build a Commodore 64 Mini Using a Raspberry Pi
You can build your own compact Commodore 64 using nothing more than an affordable Raspberry Pi.
How to Network Boot a Raspberry Pi Without a MicroSD Card
These days you can run your Raspberry Pi using network boot, eliminating the need for microSD cards completely.
PC Gaming on Linux: 7 Common Questions and Concerns Answered
What was true 10 years ago no longer holds: Linux has become a viable gaming platform. Here's everything you need to know about gaming on Linux.
10 Awesome Ways to Upcycle Old Devices With a Raspberry Pi
Looking for a new way to use your Raspberry Pi? Here are several ways you can use a Raspberry Pi to upcycle old devices.
7 Great Project Ideas for Using a Raspberry Pi as a Server
It's not just for simple one-off projects---the Raspberry Pi can run as a server. Check these Raspberry Pi server project ideas and get more out of it.
Online Photos and Personal Privacy: 4 Things to Check Before You Upload
You love sharing your best photos online, but how much are you really revealing to the world? You could be sharing more than you think with strangers.