Articles by Nik Rawlinson

Nik is an Esperanto-speaking, pencil-bothering, manual typewriter fan who also happens to have a soft spot for tech after sufficient years in the business to know what that disk icon on the save button actually means. Never happier than when out in his campervan, coffee in one hand, ebook in the other, listening to the rain on the roof.

Articles by: Nik Rawlinson

Hands on: I tried the latest version of Zorin OS - here's what I thought of this Linux distro

By Nik Rawlinson published 17 March 25

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This Windows 11-like distro is a great choice for switchers, with a Pro option available for under £50.

Hands on: I tested the latest Ubuntu Desktop release - read what I thought of this popular Linux distro

By Nik Rawlinson published 17 March 25

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This most familiar (and user-friendly) of Linux distros triumphs overall and for Gnome fans in particular.

Hands on: I tried the latest version of Rocky Linux - read how it compares to other distros

By Nik Rawlinson published 17 March 25

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This spiritual successor to CentOS packs some decent punches, but ultimately falls short of Fedora.

Hands on: openSUSE Tumbleweed review

By Nik Rawlinson published 7 March 25

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If you prefer the KDE interface and like living on the cutting edge for updates then give Tumbleweed a try.

Hands on: Nitrux OS review

By Nik Rawlinson published 7 March 25

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The security-focused Nitrux should give rivals food for thought, but it takes some getting used to.

Hands on: Linux Mint 21.2 review

By Nik Rawlinson published 7 March 25

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A solid choice for anyone switching from Windows due to its familiar desktop environment.

Hands on: Fedora Linux 39 review

By Nik Rawlinson published 4 March 25

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The runner-up in this Labs, Fedora is regularly updated, easy on the eye and lightweight in its demands.

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Hands on: Debian with Raspberry Pi Desktop review

By Nik Rawlinson published 4 March 25

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This is a responsive distro that new switchers may struggle with, but purists will find much to admire.

The ultimate guide to backing up your Mac

By Nik Rawlinson, Michelle Rae Uy last updated 24 May 22

Updated Whatever Mac you own, and however you use it, backup doesn't have to be complicated – here's our simple guide.

How to manage document versions in iWork

By Nik Rawlinson published 31 January 17

Learn how to roll back documents to an earlier state in iWork for iOS.

How to automatically back up Mac contacts

By Nik Rawlinson published 1 July 16

Take the pain out of remembering to back up your most important data.

How to save web receipts to iCloud

By Nik Rawlinson published 26 June 16

Keep track of your online orders across all of your Apple devices.

How to fix Mac OS X annoyances

By Nick Peers, Nik Rawlinson published 25 February 16

As much as we love our Macs, there are some things that niggle, but a solution is usually close to hand.

13 things you forgot your Mac could do

By Nick, Nik Rawlinson published 24 February 16

You don't need reminding that your Mac is an awesome machine, but here's some features you might have forgotten about.

How to use iCloud Keychain

By Nik Rawlinson published 23 February 16

Make your online life easier to manage across all of your Apple devices.

How to back up your data from the cloud

By Nik Rawlinson published 2 February 16

What's not to love about the cloud? It's easy, as well as convenient – but what if one of your online services went down? Don't panic! Here's how to keep your files safe.

Best office suite for OS X: 6 tested

By Nik Rawlinson published 30 June 13

In Depth Aside from a browser and an email client, the must-have apps on any Mac are those found in an office suite. We test six of the leading suites to see which is best.