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

I tried 7 free MTD software – now I've ranked my top picks as a freelancer

By Christian Cawley published 15 April 26

Updated A look at the best free Making Tax Digital (MTD) software ahead of the new tax rules' first submission in August 2026.

Spaceship vs DreamHost: Which host is best for beginners?

By Christian Cawley published 27 February 26

Spaceship vs DreamHost: Which host is best for beginners?

Bluehost VPS vs SiteGround: what's the best step up from shared hosting?

By Christian Cawley published 27 February 26

Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences between the two.

Bluehost VPS review

By Christian Cawley published 26 February 26

Feature-packed web hosting with no frustrating limits or restrictions.

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Liquid Web vs ScalaHosting: VPS hosting compared

By Christian Cawley published 18 February 26

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Dell Pro: the perfect laptop for every business role

By Christian Cawley published 28 January 26

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Liquid Web vs InMotion Hosting: VPS hosting compared

By Christian Cawley published 27 January 26

How to choose the perfect Dell PowerEdge R-series server for your business needs

By Christian Cawley published 13 January 26

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Bluehost vs Hostinger: Which web host do experts recommend?

By Christian Cawley last updated 9 January 26

The battle between these top web hosting providers, Bluehost and Hostinger, appears to be a close call.

5 reasons Dell servers are the perfect companions for small and medium businesses

By Christian Cawley published 16 December 25

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Best Usenet provider of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 8 December 25

Updated We list the best Usenet providers, to make it simple and easy to find the perfect Usenet service for you.

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Here are my favorite Dell laptops for all business sizes

By Christian Cawley published 5 December 25

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Cloudways vs InMotion Hosting: Which is better for WordPress sites?

By James Capell published 28 November 25

Cloudways and InMotion Hosting offer cloud VPS plans, but Cloudways provides a convenient management dashboard that makes managing your VPS much simpler.

Top 10 ways to optimize a data center to generate value

By Christian Cawley published 17 November 25

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Siteground vs Bluehost: Which is best for you?

By Christian Cawley last updated 14 November 25

Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences between the two.

Best mind map software of 2025

By Christian Cawley last updated 13 November 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.

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5 ways Dell business laptops differ from consumer laptops and what it means for your business

By Christian Cawley published 7 November 25

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How Dell Pro AI laptops work and what sets them apart: 5 ROI myths busted

By Christian Cawley published 24 October 25

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Best MDM solution of 2025

By David Nield last updated 10 October 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.

ExpressVPN's latest update makes using its iPhone VPN even easier – here's all you need to know

By Christian Cawley published 16 September 25

A new update to ExpressVPN’s iOS app adds a new level of control for VPN connections via Siri, shortcuts, and widgets.

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.

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

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.

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