Nik Rawlinson
Nik Rawlinson is a journalist with over 20 years of experience writing for and editing some of the UK’s biggest technology magazines. He spent seven years as editor of MacUser magazine and has written for titles as diverse as Good Housekeeping, Men's Fitness, and PC Pro.
Over the years Nik has written numerous reviews and guides for ITPro, particularly on Linux distros, Windows, and other operating systems. His expertise also includes best practices for cloud apps, communications systems, and migrating between software and services.
Nik is also a prolific writer of books — both fact and fiction — almost all of which you can find on Amazon. In most cases, he produces not only the words and pictures but the layouts, too.
Latest articles by Nik Rawlinson
Switch to Linux with these top distros
By Nik Rawlinson published
Best Windows 7 is dead; it might be time consider switching to a stable, secure and fast alternative
Make Linux look like Windows 7
By Nik Rawlinson published
Tutorials If you can't quite bear to let Microsoft's recently retired operating system go, Ubuntu Linux can be fashioned into a suitable substitute
Host your own cloud
By Nik Rawlinson published
Tutorials Want to store and sync your own files for free, with no storage limits? Why not turn a Raspberry Pi or Windows PC into a personal cloud?
Turn your Raspberry Pi into an aircraft tracker
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Ever wondered what’s flying overhead? Here’s how to turn the tiny Raspberry Pi into a fully fledged sky-scanner
What should I be looking for when hiring a developer?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth A CTO and a recruitment expert give us their tips for successful recruitment
Meet the new Windows PowerToys
By Nik Rawlinson published
Tutorials Originally an add-on for Windows 95, PowerToys are back for Windows 10. Here’s how you can use them to tweak Windows to suit your preferences and workflow
Computing at the speed of light
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth One of the fastest ways we have to transfer data is via light – which is why fibre optic cables are so whizzy with broadband. So why don’t we build computers using the same idea?
Organise your life with Trello
By Nik Rawlinson published
Tutorials Swamped with projects and plans? This free service could be perfect for getting your tasks in order
Your data backup could be a disaster waiting to happen
By Nik Rawlinson last updated
In-depth You may think your files are protected - but could you be in for a nasty surprise when disaster strikes?
How do I keep my team’s skills current?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Employers have a responsibility to keep their staff’s skills up to date and as training becomes more engaging, it’s easier to do so than ever
Telepresence for small businesses on a budget
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth New communications models are revolutionising business. Here's how you can reap the benefits without a huge upfront investment
How to bag a refurbished bargain
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Don’t want to take your chances with second hand gear? Here's an alternative that’s second to none
How to manage a departing employee’s access to IT
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth We talk to experts in access rights, data removal and human resources to navigate this most tricky of passages
Should you recruit externally when introducing new tech?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Retrain your current staff or hire fresh talent? Making the wrong decision could be an expensive mistake
Do you need to employ a data protection officer?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth The rules surrounding data protection are changing, and so is the requirement to identify a responsible member of staff
How unified communications could energise your business
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Unified communications used to be a buzzword reserved for enterprises and huge budgets – but not anymore
Security vulnerabilities vs security threats
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth How you can protect your business against these dual concerns
Should I settle on a company-wide browser configuration?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Are there enough pros for standardising on a single browser to outweigh the cons?
How to give your business a voice
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Alexa and her friends aren’t just for music and home automation. Find out how voice assistants can benefit your business
How to get more out of Google Drive
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Tips for using Google's productivity suite, including Docs, Sheets and Drive
Install Windows 10 IoT Core on Raspberry Pi
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth How the tiny Pi can run a stripped-down developer edition of the world's biggest operating system
Why are businesses so reluctant to take out cyber insurance?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Businesses buy fire, theft and property insurance, so why the reluctance to protect against hacks?
What can an ethical hacker do for my business?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth 'Ethical' and 'hacking' aren't usual bedfellows, but when paired they can be excellent penetration testers