Articles by 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

AI is redefining university research: here's how

By Christian Cawley published 9 September 25

Study and research are being supercharged by AI, which has heralded a new age of industrial-scale theoretical exploration.

Best Usenet provider of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 25 August 25

Updated We list the best Usenet providers, to make it simple and easy to find the best tools for using Usenet message groups.

Popular social media apps on an Apple iPhone: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, and Threads.

Revealed: X knows where you are, but YouTube doesn’t care

By Christian Cawley published 25 August 25

Social media wants your location – and X is the most data hungry

WP Engine review

By James Capell last updated 21 August 25

Updated WP Engine provides hosting optimized for WordPress with loads of features

Kinsta review

By James Capell last updated 21 August 25

Updated Kinsta is an excellent choice for web devs looking for fast speeds and reliable performance from their web hosting provider

ExpressVPN, the best VPN, running on Windows, Mac, tablet, iPhone, Android, router, and AppleTV

ExpressVPN adds WireGuard to support industry transition to post-quantum VPNs

By Christian Cawley last updated 13 August 25

With current encryption standards set to become obsolete, ExpressVPN introduces WireGuard with post-quantum protections

LinkedIn Premium subscribers can now get up to 7 months free with ExpressVPN

By Christian Cawley published 12 August 25

Subscribers to LinkedIn Premium can enjoy a 3-month trial of ExpressVPN all throughout August. Here's all you need to know to add an extra 4 months of free protection.

YouTube set to test AI-powered age checks in the US – will the UK be next?

By Christian Cawley published 5 August 25

In just seven days, the UK has introduced age checks for online minors, Australia has blocked YouTube and other social networks, and now YouTube is rolling out AI age checks in the US.

Best flowchart software of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 4 August 25

Updated We list the best flowchart software, to make it simple and easy to design, organize and implement workflow strategies and manage multiple projects.

Best mind map software of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 30 July 25

Updated We list the best mind map software, to make it simple and easy to communicate your plans, knowledge and workflows to your colleagues or students.

Best MDM solution of 2025

By David Nield last updated 28 July 25

Updated We list the best mobile device management (MDM) software, to make it simple and easy to oversee the security of your organization's mobiles and other tech under Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies.

Top Trends in Endpoint Management in 2025

By Christian Cawley published 25 July 25

How does endpoint management offer a solution to IT teams in 2025?

ExpressVPN fixes security bug in Windows apps – here's all you need to know

By Christian Cawley published 22 July 25

Weeks after completing an independent no-log audit, an RDP bug could have leaked users' real IP addresses, but it's now been patched.

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Kinsta VS WP Engine: what's best web host for your web agency?

By James Capell published 4 July 25

Updated We've put two of the top web hosting providers, Hostinger and SiteGround, back to back to see which is better.

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I put WP Engine up against SiteGround in a performance test and found which one is best value for money

By Christian Cawley published 2 May 25

I migrated a WordPress/ WooCommerce store to WP Engine and SiteGround and ran some tests. Both had different strengths but one was considerably better.

DreamHost vs Hostinger: which is best?

By Christian Cawley published 28 March 25

DreamHost vs Hostinger which host is right for you?

5 things to expect at Microsoft Ignite 2024

By Christian Cawley published 18 November 24

Microsoft Ignite 2024 Microsoft's big cloud and AI computing tech conference is here

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella AI Tour London

AI at Microsoft Ignite 2024: 5 sessions and keynotes to look forward to

By Christian Cawley published 18 November 24

Microsoft Ignite 2024 Make time for these sessions and talks at Microsoft Ignite 2024.

5 Microsoft Ignite showstopper announcements from years gone by

By Christian Cawley published 18 November 24

Microsoft Ignite 2024 Will Microsoft Ignite 2024 feature any announcements as big as those in past years?

Best AI tools for podcasts

By Christian Cawley published 11 October 24

These tools are here to help you enhance the quality of your podcast.

Best UX software of 2025

By Christian Cawley published 11 October 24

We list the best UX software, to make it simple and easy to create interfaces and experiences for websites, apps, and more.

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How to start a successful podcast in 2025

By Kenneth C. Nzeogu last updated 2 October 24

A comprehensive guide to help you research, create and launch your podcast.

How to upload a podcast to Spotify in 3 steps

By Christian Cawley published 27 September 24

Step-by-step guide on how to upload your podcast on Spotify.

GitMind review

By Christian Cawley published 10 September 24

GitMind has a couple of niggles, but is otherwise a competent mind mapping tool. It relies heavily on its fast and impressive generative AI tool, but under the circumstances, that is understandable.

Xmind review

By Katie Horne last updated 3 September 24

Xmind is one of the best mind mapping tools around, facilitating easy ideation with an uncluttered user interface and easy keyboard shortcuts. However, it lacks advanced collaboration tools.

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