Christian Cawley

England

Technology Journalist at Freelance

Yorkshireman. Uke player. Likes food. Sane. Pro freelancer. Tech tweets: @thegadgetmonkey. Retro gaming nut @gamingretrouk.

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What is the Connectivity Standards Alliance?

2 days ago | matteralpha.com | Christian Cawley

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) plays a leading role in the development of Matter and Zigbee. But that's just the beginning... Please note: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our ethics policy Christian Cawley in #Explainer on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM Hidden with little fanfare within every Matter smart home update and news about new devices is mention of the CSA, or the Connectivity Standards Alliance to afford it its full title.
This VPN is actually malware

1 week ago | pcgamesn.com | Christian Cawley

A new malware is in circulation that disguises itself as a VPN, bypasses Windows Defender, and enables Winos 4.0 command & control attacks. Anyone who's looking for a new VPN service needs to be vigilant so that they can avoid falling victim to this scam. While first detected earlier this year, researchers have just completed their analysis. The team at Rapid7 (a cybersecurity solutions provider) has compiled a report on the malware, which is disguised as installers for Google Chrome and LetsVPN.
474: Doctor Who: Wish World with John Kenneth Muir

1 week ago | kasterborous.co.uk | Christian Cawley

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VPNs now blocked from these sports sites

2 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Christian Cawley

Using a VPN comes with a host of positive benefits, like avoiding region blocking on Netflix. The same principle can be used to watch illegal sports streaming – something a French court has recently demanded VPNs put an end to. Sorry, sports fans. The Paris Judicial Courts' landmark ruling targets five of the best VPNs and orders them to block access from their servers to an incredible 203 domains associated with illegal sports streaming.
Gladys Assistant adds Matter support

2 weeks ago | matteralpha.com | Christian Cawley

Gladys Assistant integrates Matter for wider device control, simplified setup, and enhanced reliability in this open-source platform. Please note: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our ethics policy Christian Cawley in #Hub #News on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM The Gladys Assistant platform has announced integration with Matter, enabling control of devices over Wi-Fi, Thread, or a Matter bridge.
Private Internet Access VPN review - does it work well on your phone in 2025?

3 weeks ago | pockettactics.com | Christian Cawley

While Private Internet Access (PIA) was once a pretty decent and reliable VPN, it has started to decline since it was bought out by Kape Technologies. Not only is Kape a whole can of worms when it comes to privacy concerns, but in place of useful VPN extras, it comes along with things like the Washing Machine PC clean-up app, which isn't very useful. Meanwhile, I could never get it to work with Disney Plus.
How a Minecraft VPN lets you play anywhere and protects you from DDoS attacks

2 months ago | pcgamesn.com | Christian Cawley

Why do you need a Minecraft VPN? Playing Minecraft is never better than when you’re playing with friends in a world that is inevitably going to end up experiencing a massive amount of destruction and rebuilding. The game has become a cultural fixture, a go-to title for a generation of gamers who grew up with online gaming, though as with all online games, there are certain risks involved if you don’t use a VPN, and several benefits if you do.
DreamHost vs Hostinger: which is best?

2 months ago | techradar.com | Christian Cawley |James Capell

These two web hosting providers both have strong reputations and feature in my best web hosting buying guide. Both DreamHost and Hostinger, are good options for beginners but are DreamHost's cheaper plans a better budget option and are Hostinger's higher prices worth it? To find out, I purchased plans from each host and built a web store on each, and tested them to see how they might handle day-to-day use and traffic spikes.
ExpressVPN review - how well does it work on mobile in 2025?

Mar 5, 2025 | pockettactics.com | Christian Cawley

ExpressVPN offers a quick and user-friendly VPN experience, making it ideal for streaming and gaming. Connecting is quick and easy, and it also has auto-connect options. However, other VPNs are faster and more stable, and its reputation is marred by its ownership by Kape Technologies and recent privacy concerns. While the ExpressVPN mobile app performs well, its trustworthiness for strong privacy is questionable.
10 Practical Uses for a USB Flash Drive You Didn’t Know About

Mar 1, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Christian Cawley

You’ve used USB sticks to transport files between computers and back up files. But did you know that they’re handy in so many other ways? Use a USB Flash Drive to Lock/Unlock Your PC Do you want to lock and unlock your computer with a physical key like they do in the movies? With USB Raptor, you can. USB Raptor turns a USB flash drive into an access control device—a key for your computer. When you leave your PC, unplug the USB stick and your computer will be locked.