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

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6 reasons why VPNs are in danger of dying

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

VPN services can be a valuable tool for ensuring your online security, but they aren’t without weaknesses.

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Does your VPN have open-source apps? Here's why you should care

By Mike Williams last updated

VPN A VPN's apps may be packed with features and easy to use, but there's another question you really should ask: are they open-source? This is why.

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6 things to look for with a free VPN

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

We'll show you what to look for when deciding on which free VPN to use.

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8 things to consider before buying a VPN

By Sebastian Schaub last updated

Be careful about who you put your trust in when it comes to privacy

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5 tech security hacks everyone should use

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Security Guide At home or on the move, here's how to keep your devices and data secure.

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7 reasons why VPN services are so essential right now

By Adam Marshall last updated

VPN Cybercrime, government censorship, and invasive adverts - these are just some of the reasons why VPNs are essential.

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10 ways websites betray your privacy

By Gabe Carey last updated

Security Guide You know about cookies, but websites have all kinds of other snooping tricks up their sleeves.

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10 technologies that are changing how we think about cybersecurity

By Gabe Carey last updated

Security Guide A look at some of the current and emerging tech that will impact on cybersecurity, for better or for worse.

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10 reasons why you need a VPN

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Start taking your online privacy seriously in the face of ever-tightening internet regulation.

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Does VPN network size really matter?

By Mike Williams last updated

VPN The number of servers by country and location could be less important than you might think - here's why.

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Best cloud HCM software of 2025

By Nate Drake, Brian Turner published

Updated We feature the best cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) software, to make it simple and easy for organizations to manage their human resources more efficiently.

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Monday.com review

By Nate Drake last updated

Monday.com is one of the most intuitive project management tools on the market today.

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Mac Pro (2019) vs Mac Pro (2023): which is better?

By Nate Drake published

Is now the time to upgrade your silicon?

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Mac Mini M2 (2023) vs Mac Studio M2 Max (2023): which is better?

By Nate Drake published

Delve into the details before deciding between the latest Mac Mini and Mac Studio.

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Mac Studio M1 Max (2022) vs Mac Studio M2 Max (2023): which is better?

By Nate Drake published

Is now the time to upgrade your Mac Studio?

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Mac Pro (2023) vs Mac Studio M2 Max (2023): which is better?

By Nate Drake published

Delve into the details before deciding between the latest Mac Pro and Mac Studio.

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Tenorshare 4DDig review

By Nate Drake published

Data Recovery made simple - can you 4DDig it?

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Wondershare Recoverit review

By Mike Jennings last updated

With Wondershare Recoverit, your information is stored safely.

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Wise Data Recovery review

By Michael Graw last updated

Review Wise Data Recovery is a free tool for recovering recently deleted files, but saving data from damaged hard drives requires a paid subscription.

TestDisk and PhotoRec Review

TestDisk and PhotoRec file recovery review

By Nate Drake last updated

Updated Data recovery tools can be incredibly expensive, but here's a pair of open source ones that buck the trend.

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Stellar Data Recovery review

By Daniel Blechynden last updated

With high-end features and professional polish, Stellar Data Recovery supports a range of devices and file types. But is it right for you?

Piriform Recuva review

Piriform Recuva review

By Daniel Blechynden last updated

Downloads Recuva isn’t the most attractive data recovery program we’ve used, but it’s competitively priced and gets the job done.

Ontrack EasyRecovery review

Ontrack EasyRecovery review

By Saad Mohammad last updated

Review Ontrack EasyRecovery is a file recovery application that enables you to recover, restore, erase, and manage your data and files.

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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.

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Tresorit cloud storage review

By David Nield last updated

Tresorit delivers on its promise of security and ease of use, but it's one of the more expensive cloud storage options.

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