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 much does a VPN cost?

By Nate Drake published

Want to know how much a VPN costs? Make sure you know what you’re paying for and what you’re not when it comes to your virtual private network.

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What is a VPN server?

By Nate Drake published

Discover what a VPN server is to improve your online privacy.

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What is the dark web? How safe is it and how to access it? Your questions answered

By Alexander Vukcevic, Carrie Marshall, Nate Drake last updated

Everything you wanted to know about the dark web but were too afraid to ask - find out what it is, how to access it, and how to protect yourself on the dark web.

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5 reasons why you should get rid of legacy VPNs now

By Nate Drake published

Discover the true costs of using legacy VPNs, and why you need to upgrade legacy VPNs in your business.

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What is IPSec?

By Nate Drake published

Discover how VPNs use IPSec to protect your data.

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What is a site-to-site VPN?

By Nate Drake published

Find out what you need to know about site-to-site VPNs to keep encrypted data secure across multiple networks

WordPress Theme Directory

Best WordPress themes for blogs in 2024

By Nate Drake, Steve Paris last updated

Buying Guide We feature the best WordPress themes for blogs to make your blog look its best.

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How to delete, move and resize pagefile.sys

By Nate Drake last updated

Fine tune your Windows 10 PC efficiency by manually configuring your virtual RAM

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Best WordPress themes for E-commerce 2022

By Nate Drake, Steve Paris last updated

Buying Guide Want an easy way to design a smart looking online store? We feature the best WordPress themes for e-commerce available.

Trello Review Listing

Trello review

By Nate Drake, Collin Probst published

Updated This project management tool is neat and lightweight, but may not have enough depth for everyone.

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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.

Arvixe Review Listing

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.

ASIC Devices

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

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