Articles by 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

Fastest printers of 2025

By Nate Drake last updated 30 January 25

Explore the fastest printers - we've tested hundreds of printers and these are the ones you need for high-speed, high-resolution print jobs.

Best laptop backpack and bag of 2025

By Steve Clark last updated 3 January 25

Comparing the best laptop backpack, laptop bag, sleeves and cases you can get right now.

Best website defacement monitoring service of 2026

By Nate Drake last updated 12 December 24

Updated We list the best defacement monitoring services, to make it simple and easy to alert you to unauthorized changes to your website as they happen.

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Best shopping cart software of 2026

By Nate Drake last updated 12 December 24

Updated We list the best shopping cart software, to make it simple and easy to take payments and orders online.

Backblaze cloud backup review: Pros, cons, features, and pricing

By Craig Hale last updated 3 December 24

Updated We review Backblaze, which in offering unlimited backups is one of the best cloud backup solutions available.

Best PaaS provider of 2026

By Nate Drake last updated 25 November 24

Updated The best Platform as a Service (PaaS) providers make it simple and easy to run your apps using Platform as a Service.

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Best laptops for architects of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 28 August 24

We've gone hands-on with the best laptops for architects, so you can design and create wherever inspiration strikes - without worrying about power and performance.

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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud review

By Nate Drake last updated 10 July 24

A precision platform for your endpoint security needs.

Box cloud storage review: the original

By Mark Pickavance last updated 3 July 24

Updated Box is one of the veterans of cloud storage – can it keep moving with the times as the competition increases?

Apple iCloud Drive review: for Apple users and probably only Apple users

By Mark Pickavance last updated 3 July 24

Apple iCloud Drive has matured as a cloud storage service, though there are still some significant drawbacks to it.

Dropbox cloud storage service being tested by TechRadar Pro

Dropbox cloud storage review: many choices for individuals, families, and businesses.

By David Nield, Jonas P. DeMuro, Mark Pickavance, Craig Hale, Bryan M Wolfe last updated 2 July 24

Updated Dropbox is one of the best known cloud storage tools, but is it still a force to be reckoned with?

Sync cloud storage review: a solid option for individuals and small teams

By Craig Hale last updated 2 July 24

Sync.com provides a means to secure computer files, mobile photos and video inside a secure cloud storage facility.

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Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage review: oh so speedy solution

By David Nield last updated 1 July 24

Updated OneDrive offers file syncing and storage, neat integrations with other Microsoft products, and security you can rely on.

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IceDrive review: a speedy cloud drive solution

By John Faulds, Craig Hale last updated 1 July 24

IceDrive is an ultra-secure cloud storage provider with some great features and attractive pricing.

NordLocker cloud storage review

By Mike Williams last updated 29 June 24

Updated NordLocker is the new kid on the block when it comes to cloud storage security but we put it to the test in this deep-dive.

pCloud cloud storage review

By Craig Hale last updated 29 June 24

pCloud has a simple to install client tool that does what most users want from a Cloud storage service, and at a price most would be happy to pay.

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Best laptops for Blender of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 10 June 24

We test out the best laptops for Blender for creating incredible 3D models and animation on the go.

Best printers for stickers of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 10 June 24

We test the best printers for stickers from adhesive labels for ecommerce shipping to fun stuff for personal use.

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Largest computer monitors of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 10 June 24

We compared the largest computer monitors for adding extra screen real-estate to your set-up.

Does a VPN slow down your internet? 5 ways to speed up your VPN

By Nate Drake last updated 30 May 24

Microsoft Intune MDM review

By Christian Cawley last updated 21 May 24

Microsoft Intune is available as part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager to help you manage Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

How to use WhatsApp in China using a VPN

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Alice Marshall last updated 22 February 24

VPN Unable to use WhatsApp? Here's how you can bypass geo-restrictions and stay connected in China with a VPN.

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Best laptop for animation of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 19 February 24

Looking for the best laptops for animation? We've tested countless machines for creatives and these are our top picks for animators.

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Best laptop for accounting of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 16 February 24

Looking for the best laptops for accounting? We've tested countless machines for business-use and these are our top picks.

Best laptop for SolidWorks of 2024

By Nate Drake last updated 12 February 24

Make sure you've the right hardware for SolidWorks solutions.

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