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 create a secure ‘cold storage’ Bitcoin wallet using Bitkey

By Nate Drake published

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 published

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

How to mine Ethereum on your PC

By Nate Drake published

Buying Guide Put your PC to work and cash in on the cryptocurrency craze.

How to mine Ethereum with Genesis Mining

By Nate Drake published

Buying Guide Want to get in on the Ethereum action? We show you the easiest way to do just that.

How to purchase Bitcoins with Bitstamp

By Nate Drake published

Buying Guide We walk you through the process of buying virtual currency with a major Bitcoin Exchange.

How to hide files in images using OpenStego

By Nate Drake published

Hide your secret data inside innocent looking images using OpenStego for the ultimate form of security.

How to run old DOS programs in Windows 10

By Nate Drake published

Revive your old favorite apps and games with DOSBox.

How to convert videos with VLC

By Nate Drake published

Watch videos on your favourite devices using VLC's built in converter.

Bitcoin

How to claim Bitcoin Cash (BCC) using the Electron Cash wallet

By Nate Drake published

Cash in on the potential cryptocurrency of the future.

How to run Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Duke Nukem on your Raspberry Pi

By Nate Drake published

Relive your favorite 90s first-person shooters on the Raspberry Pi.

How to clone your hard drive with Clonezilla

By Nate Drake published

Make an exact copy of your hard disk with this handy utility

Linux Foundation Essentials of System Administration course review

By Nate Drake published

An impressively crafted and easily navigated online course for would-be system admins.

How to build your own Nintendo Classic Mini: NES or SNES with a Raspberry Pi

By Nate Drake published

Updated Want to play old games? We show you how to build your own NES console using a Raspberry Pi.

Red Hat System Administration I course review

By Nate Drake published

Top-notch training for would-be system admins, straight from the horse’s mouth.

Skill Success Ubuntu Linux for Beginners course review

By Nate Drake published

This course is certainly great value-for-money, but how effective is it as an introduction to Ubuntu?

Udemy Linux for Beginners course review

By Nate Drake published

A great introduction to Linux, and an inexpensive one as well.

QA Linux System Fundamentals course review

By Nate Drake published

A gritty look at the fundamentals of the command line.

Lynda Linux Essential Commands (Ubuntu) course review

By Nate Drake published

Train as an Ubuntu system admin via the Lynda.com learning platform.

CBT Nuggets Ubuntu Linux course review

By Nate Drake published

An online course for those wanting to get to grips with Ubuntu.

VTC Introduction to Linux course review

By Nate Drake published

This is an informative course for total beginners to Linux, but it suffers from flaws.

Linux Academy: Linux Essentials course review

By Nate Drake published

An online course in the basics of Linux comprising of some 75 videos.

Linux Foundation: Introduction to Linux course review

By Nate Drake published

If you need a basic introduction to Linux, this has one big draw – it’s completely free.

Firebrand LPIC-1 Junior Level Linux Certification review

By Nate Drake published

Become a certified Linux administrator with Firebrand’s six-day intensive course.

How to run Tails Linux from a USB Stick

By Nate Drake published

One of the safest ways to use a computer is by using a secure operating system like Tails that can run on a USB stick. Here's how.

How to protect your data when traveling

By Nate Drake published

Keep your personal information safe when moving across borders.

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