Nate Drake

Nate Drake is a tech journalist specializing in cybersecurity and retro tech. He broke out from his cubicle at Apple 6 years ago and now spends his days sipping Earl Grey tea & writing elegant copy.

Articles by: Nate Drake

How to choose the best Linux distro for your laptop

By PC Plus, Nick Peers, Nate Drake

Updated Linux is an ideal solution for notebook users – providing you pick the right distro.

How to use your MacBook safely in public

By Nate Drake

Keep safe from hackers and snoopers when you’re out and about with your MacBook

How to boost productivity on macOS 10.14 Mojave
How to boost your productivity with macOS 10.14 Mojave

By Nate Drake

Boost your productivity using macOS 10.14 Mojave with these tips and tricks.

How to personalize macOS Mojave
How to personalize macOS Mojave

By Nate Drake

We show you how to personalize macOS Mojave to look the way you want it to.

How to manage Apple subscriptions in macOS Mojave

By Nate Drake

In this guide we show you how to setup and manage Apple Music, Family Sharing and App subscriptions in macOS Mojave

How to install Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi

By Nate Drake

Bring the most popular Linux desktop OS to your Raspberry Pi today.

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Freedcamp review

By Nate Drake

This is a user-friendly project management platform which is free into the bargain.

Should I buy a Surface Pro?

By Nate Drake

The Surface Pro is light, sleek and distinguished, but it's also a little bit expensive.

Should I buy a MacBook Air?

By Nate Drake

The MacBook Air is slimmer and lighter than ever offering the best value for portable Macs.

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GoDaddy Bookkeeping review

By Nate Drake

GoDaddy Bookkeeping is a great choice for small businesses that do not need an overly sophisticated accountancy tool.

Unboxing new smartphone
Just bought a new tech gadget? Do these 5 steps right now!

By Nate Drake

We'll show you how to protect your new devices and keep them running smoothly.

How to download, install and use GPU-Z

By Nate Drake

Get down to the bare bones of your graphics card settings by using GPU-Z. We show you how.

How to install and use Cinebench

By Nate Drake

We show you how to use Cinebench to benchmark your system.

How to get Android messages on PC

By Nate Drake

Updated Want to know how to get your Android messages on PC?

How to speed up macOS 10.13

By Nate Drake

Give your Mac a speed boost by applying our tips on how to speed up macOS 10.13.

How to send secure email messages with Bitmessage

By Nate Drake

Utilise the power of public key cryptography to send messages securely via Bitmessage.

How to get the Windows 98 experience on today's PCs

By Nate Drake

Windows 98 at 20 Missing the 1990's? Here's how to get a Windows 98 experience on a modern PC.

KDE Plasma 5.13.0
Hands on: KDE Plasma 5.13.0 review

By Nate Drake

There's plenty to like about KDE Foundation's new spin on its desktop environment.

How to keep your PC switched on with Caffeine

By Nate Drake

if you need to make sure your PC doesn't switch off after a while, the Caffeine app can help.

How to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

By Alan Dexter, Nate Drake

Updated We show you the various methods of making money by mining Bitcoins

security
How to protect yourself online

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Nate Drake

Security Guide We show you how to protect yourself against security threats old and new.

How to run a full Bitcoin node

By Nate Drake

We run through the process of setting up your own full node with the official Bitcoin Core client.

How to store Bitcoins with WarpWallet

By Nate Drake

We show you how to securely use WarpWallet's generator to keep your virtual cash in the domain of your brain.

How to create a secure ‘cold storage’ Bitcoin wallet using Bitkey

By Nate Drake

Virtual cash is an obvious target for hackers, so it pays to put safety first when it comes to your Bitcoins.

How to use a Bitcoin Tumbler

By Nate Drake

You can use a tumbler (also known as a mixer) to dissociate any Bitcoins purchased from your real online identity.

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