Christian Cawley

Christian Cawley

Christian Cawley has extensive experience as a writer and editor in consumer electronics, IT and entertainment media. He has contributed to TechRadar since 2017 and has been published in Computer Weekly, Linux Format, ComputerActive, and other publications. Formerly the editor responsible for Linux, Security, Programming, and DIY at MakeUseOf.com, Christian previously worked as a desktop and software support specialist in the public and private sectors.

Articles by: Christian Cawley

Iolo Search and Recover Review

Iolo Search and Recover review

By Christian Cawley last updated

Updated Iolo Search and Recover may appear to be outdated, but this data recovery program still gets the job done.

DMDE Review

DM Disk Editor and Data Recovery Software review

By Christian Cawley last updated

DMDE's free option is worth testing out and its paid options add even more features to the mix.

Disk Drill 21:9 Hero

Disk Drill Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Christian Cawley last updated

The popular disk recovery solution Disk Drill is now available for Windows as well as for macOS.

Screenshot of free photo and data recovery software Undelete360

Undelete 360 review

By Christian Cawley, Mike Jennings last updated

Free and easy to use, but a dearth of features make this data recovery software tricky to recommend

ITarian Review Listing

ITarian MDM review

By Christian Cawley published

ITarian's 50 free devices and low monthly subscription costs make it an affordable MDM solution.

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Review Listing

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager MDM review

By Christian Cawley published

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager could be the perfect MDM solution especially if you've already invested in other Cisco hardware.

Eassos DiskGenius Review

Eassos DiskGenius review

By Christian Cawley published

Eassos DiskGenius is actually a larger suite of software that provides additional functionality beyond data recovery.

Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery Review

Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery review

By Christian Cawley published

Systweak Advanced Disk Recovery packs in plenty of features but you'll need to pay to test them out for yourself.

R-Studio Review

R-Studio review

By Christian Cawley published

R-Tools Technology provides both free and premium data recovery software for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Wise Data Recovery Free Review

Wise Data Recovery Free review

By Christian Cawley published

The free version of Wise Data Recovery is more than enough for basic file recovery but for advanced recovery you'll need to upgrade.

Glary Undelete review

Glary Undelete review

By Michael Graw, Christian Cawley published

Updated Glary Undelete is free and fast to use, so it’s a good first choice for trying to recover deleted files on Windows systems.

Data Breach

The 10 biggest data breaches of all time

By Christian Cawley published

These data breaches affected millions of people and forever changed the cybersecurity industry.

ID theft

Had your identity stolen? Here are the five steps you need to take NOW

By Christian Cawley published

Taking action after falling victim to identity theft can make all the difference.

Librem 5

Librem 5 review

By Christian Cawley published

Purism's Librem 5 smartphone is hard to recommend in its current state.

computingHome office, sofa, or bedroom: which Is the best place to work from home?

Home office, sofa, or bedroom: which Is the best place to work from home?

By Christian Cawley published

If you find yourself working from home, finding a quiet place to actually do that work can be a challenge without some planning and preparation.

Security precautions to take for remote working

Take these precautions to remote work securely or live to regret it

By Christian Cawley published

Working from home comes with a unique set of challenges, not least in managing your digital security.

How to stay productive when working remotely

How to stay productive when working remotely

By Christian Cawley published

Whatever your reason for remote working, it's vital to plan, get a good start, establish your work space, and maintain communications with your team.

Network servers in data room Domestic Room

A sneak peek inside a NordVPN server

By Christian Cawley published

NordVPN has given TechRadar Pro an inside look at its VPN servers and systems.

Pinebook 14-inch review

By Christian Cawley published

The Pinebook looks the part but can you get the job done on a low-cost Linux laptop with an ARM processor?

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