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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How to speed up Windows 10 if you're avoiding Windows 11

By Nate Drake published

Updated Want to know how to speed up Windows 10, even with Windows 11 available? It's easier than you might think. Follow these steps below to do it right.

How to speed up Ubuntu 18.04

How to speed up Ubuntu 18.04

By Nate Drake last updated

Linux feeling a little laggy? We show you how to speed up Ubuntu 18.04.

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Arvixe review

By Mike Williams, Nate Drake, Mirza Bahic published

Updated Arvixe provides plenty of features for the price but the service fails at even the most basic tasks.

How to mine cryptocurrencies on your Android smartphone

How to mine cryptocurrencies on your Android smartphone

By Nate Drake, Mayank Sharma last updated

Need a way to make some cash on the side? You can no longer consider putting your phone to good use in a mining venture.

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Best ASIC devices for mining cryptocurrency

By Nate Drake, Jonas P. DeMuro published

Buying Guide We've picked out the best ASIC devices for those who prefer to mine cryptocurrency using a dedicated device.

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Best crypto mining pools

By Nate Drake, Jonas P. DeMuro published

Buying Guide Having difficulty picking a mining pool? We’ve highlighted the most reliable and potentially profitable operations.

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One.com review

By Mike Williams, Nate Drake, Mirza Bahic published

Updated One.com's low prices make it a good choice for beginners but experienced users will be better off looking elsewhere.

How to stay even safer online

How to stay safe online

By Ben Andrews, Matt Hanson, Nate Drake last updated

Updated We reveal who's watching you online and the best ways to shut them out.

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Webhosting UK review

By Mike Williams, Nate Drake, Mirza Bahic published

Updated You get low prices, for sure, but has this web host’s cost-cutting gone too far?

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A Small Orange review

By Nate Drake, Mike Williams published

Updated A Small Orange is a capable web host, but be careful you don't go over the limits on your plan...

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Yahoo Web Hosting review

By Nate Drake, Mike Williams published

Updated Yahoo has its fingers in all sorts of pies, including web hosting.

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Freedcamp review

By Nate Drake last updated

This is a user-friendly project management platform which is free into the bargain.

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How to use NTFS drives on a Mac

By Nate Drake published

From formatting drives to a more universal file system to using third-party tools, we show you how to use NTFS drives on a Mac

How to choose the best Linux distro for your laptop

By PC Plus, Nick Peers, Nate Drake published

Updated Linux is an ideal solution for notebook users – providing you pick the right distro.

How to use your MacBook safely in public

By Nate Drake published

Keep safe from hackers and snoopers when you’re out and about with your MacBook

How to boost productivity on macOS 10.14 Mojave

How to boost your productivity with macOS 10.14 Mojave

By Nate Drake published

Boost your productivity using macOS 10.14 Mojave with these tips and tricks.

How to personalize macOS Mojave

How to personalize macOS Mojave

By Nate Drake published

We show you how to personalize macOS Mojave to look the way you want it to.

How to manage Apple subscriptions in macOS Mojave

By Nate Drake published

In this guide we show you how to setup and manage Apple Music, Family Sharing and App subscriptions in macOS Mojave

How to install Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi

By Nate Drake published

Bring the most popular Linux desktop OS to your Raspberry Pi today.

Should I buy a Surface Pro?

By Nate Drake published

The Surface Pro is light, sleek and distinguished, but it's also a little bit expensive.

Should I buy a MacBook Air?

By Nate Drake published

The MacBook Air is slimmer and lighter than ever offering the best value for portable Macs.

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GoDaddy Bookkeeping review

By Nate Drake published

GoDaddy Bookkeeping is a great choice for small businesses that do not need an overly sophisticated accountancy tool.

Unboxing new smartphone

Just bought a new tech gadget? Do these 5 steps right now!

By Nate Drake published

We'll show you how to protect your new devices and keep them running smoothly.

How to download, install and use GPU-Z

By Nate Drake published

Get down to the bare bones of your graphics card settings by using GPU-Z. We show you how.

How to install and use Cinebench

By Nate Drake published

We show you how to use Cinebench to benchmark your system.

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