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
10 Famous Voices You Never Knew Were in Your Favorite Games
Ever recognize the voice of a famous actor in a video game? Turns out lots of actors have lent their voices to games! Here are a few you might not have known about!
Beat Scammers With These Ransomware Decryption Tools
If you've been infected by ransomware, these free decrypting tools will help you unlock and recover your lost files. Don't wait another minute!
Upgrade Raspberry Pi's Raspbian OS With the PIXEL Desktop Environment
Since its release in 2012, the Raspberry Pi's Raspbian operating system has had a few revisions, but the desktop environment had remained largely the same. Pixel changes that.
Learning Robotics for Kids: Tinkerbots Review
Want to get your children interested in robotics?Then perhaps you should take a look at the Tinkerbots Advanced Builder Set, a $250 plastic brick-building kit with motorized components and a programmable brain.
Want Your Audio to Sound Even Better? Here Are 5 Top Tips
When you're recording and editing your own audio, the chances are that you'll want to make the output sound as great as possible. Here are five top tips that'll help.
7 Reasons You'll Want to Upgrade to Android Nougat
If you're thinking about making the jump to Android 7.0 Nougat, maybe these features could convince you.
3 Ways to Make Money From an Old Domain Name
Do you have an old domain name that you're not using registered somewhere? Why not make some extra money with it? Here's what you need to do.
How to Turn Ubuntu Phone Into a Desktop PC With Convergence
Newcomer to the mobile space, Ubuntu Phone, has its own mobile-to-desktop software. If your device is compatible, and running the OTA-11 update (or later), you can turn your phone into a PC.
10 Amiga Games You Should Play With an Emulator
The Commodore Amiga is one of the most important consoles of the 16-bit era. Want to know what games you should play on an Amiga emulator? Here are 10 you should try!
How to Find Out If Google Has Been Listening to You
Here's something that might unsettle you: Google can hear everything you do, and most of it may be getting recorded. Here's how to clear and disable all of that.
Protect Your Data From Ransomware With These 5 Steps
Ransomware is scary, and if it happens to you, it can make you feel helpless and defeated. That's why you need to take these preemptive steps so you don't get caught off guard.
Stop Windows Update From Breaking Your Mobile Data Cap
Windows 10 regularly downloads massive updates. Don't let this happen on an internet connection with a limited data allowance. We show you how to set up a metered connection.
Google Pixel C Review
Google has released the Pixel C tablet to paint the Android tablet experience in a whole new light -- but is the whole idea just academic in a world with affordable Windows 10 tablets and Chromebooks?
How to Make Raspberry Pi 3 Boot From USB
The Raspberry Pi is a versatile piece of kit, capable of a diverse range of tasks. But it has one glaring flaw: the inability to boot from USB. Until now, that is.
How to Enjoy Retro Games on Your Kodi Box With the ROM Collection Browser
If you're into retro gaming, your Kodi box and the Rom Collection Browser can be incredibly useful! Here's how to use your Kodi device to start playing retro games today!
7 Top Tips for Podcasting on the Go
It's easy to make podcasts on-the-go, as long as you have the right tools. In this piece, what you need and how to do it.
How to Mount a USB Flash Device in Linux and Your Raspberry Pi
Let's take a look at problems surrounding USB devices and SD cards with popular distros (we're using Ubuntu) and less widely-used distros, such as the Raspberry Pi's Raspbian Jessie operating system.
OnePlus 3 Review
OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 were tricky to get hold of, despite attracting favorable reviews. This time around, things are different.
How to Avoid Downloading Trojans to Your Android Device
Trojan attacks are sneaky because they can steal your personal details and sensitive data without you even realizing it. Here's how to avoid Trojan infections on Android devices.
5 Reasons to Switch to Ubuntu Phone
You're sick of Android and iOS - you want a new mobile experience, one that isn't tainted by Microsoft, or the failing BlackBerry. What you need is Ubuntu Phone!