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Christian Cawley-Former Deputy Editor

Christian Cawley

Former Deputy Editor

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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

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Pironman vs. Flat, Man: It’s Time to Stack Your Raspberry Pi

With active cooling, programmable LEDs, an M.2 slot, and a front OLED display, this might just be the best Raspberry Pi 4 case yet.

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RUP
How to Buy a New Laptop Without Buyer's Regret PLUS: The Risks of AI to Humanity

Buying a laptop without making a mistake is tricky. We deal with that and more in this week's tech podcast for technophobes.

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The 5 Best VPNs With a Free Trial Period

Considering using a VPN but unsure about subscribing? Here are five big name VPNs all with free trial guarantees and offers.

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How to Clone Your Linux Hard Drive: 5 Methods

Need to clone your Linux hard disk drive or partition? Use one of these drive cloning tools to clone your Linux disk.

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How to Update to the Latest Raspberry Pi OS

Want to keep your Raspberry Pi up-to-date? Here's how to upgrade Raspbian to Raspberry Pi OS.

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Ubuntu Desktop vs. Ubuntu Server: What's the Difference?

Unsure whether to choose Ubuntu Desktop or Ubuntu Server? Here's what you need to know.

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System76 Pangolin Laptop Review: The Linux Laptop You've Been Dreaming Of!

A powerful ultrabook running Ubuntu or Pop!_OS Linux distributions, equally capable of productivity or gaming.

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Microsoft Hacked, Activision Merger in Peril, and Apple tvOS 17 New Features

Our latest tech podcast for techphobes explains the recent Microsoft online services hack and looks at new features in Apple tvOS 17.

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5 Easy Ways to Get a Video Wallpaper for Your Desktop PC

Normal desktop wallpapers are nice, but be too static. Here's how to set a video wallpaper to spice things up.

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How to Connect Your Nintendo Wii to Any Type of TV: 6 Ways

Are you having trouble connecting your Nintendo Wii to your TV? Here's how to connect a Wii to any type of TV.

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RUP
Apple Vision Pro VR/AR, SEC Chases Coinbase, and Cryptocurrency Jobs

We look at the Apple Vision Pro news, explore the SEC investigation into Coinbase, and discuss jobs you can apply for in cryptocurrency.

Find People
13 Websites to Find People on the Internet

Looking for lost friends? Today, it's easier than ever before to find people on the internet with these 13 people search engines.

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How to Optimize Windows 10 for Gaming and Performance

Are you gaming on Windows 10? Use these tips to optimize Windows 10 for gaming and set it up for best performance.

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SEC Sues Binance PLUS: Current Online Scams to Avoid

New scams are turning up all the time. We look at the latest you need to be aware of, and look at how to protect yourself from modern cybercrime.

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How to Set Live Wallpapers & Animated Desktop Backgrounds in Windows 10

Want to liven up your Windows 10 desktop with animated backgrounds and wallpapers? Here's what you need to do.

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Smartphone Tethering Explained, How to Buy a Mechanical Keyboard, and Digitizing Old 8mm Home Movies

Learn how to tether your phone for the best speeds, mechanical keyboard buying tips, and how to digitize old home movies in this week's podcast.

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9 IT and Tech Jobs That Don't Require Coding or Programming

Don't be discouraged if you want to be a part of the tech field. There are plenty of jobs for people without coding skills!

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Really Useful Podcast Talks Vacations, Cheap Flights, and Airbnb Scams

The summer vacation season is upon us, so this week's podcast brings you a collection of tricks to save money on flights and avoid Airbnb scams.

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How to Run Linux on Android Devices

Want to run Linux on Android? Here are methods for both unrooted and rooted devices to get a Linux desktop running on your phone.

7 Easy Ways to Find Out Who's Searching for You Online

Concerned that people are looking for you? Here are the online tools you can use to trace new mentions of you and find who's looking for you.

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