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.
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Install Windows 10 IoT Core on Raspberry Pi
In-depth How the tiny Pi can run a stripped-down developer edition of the world's biggest operating system
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Why are businesses so reluctant to take out cyber insurance?
In-depth Businesses buy fire, theft and property insurance, so why the reluctance to protect against hacks?
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What can an ethical hacker do for my business?
In-depth 'Ethical' and 'hacking' aren't usual bedfellows, but when paired they can be excellent penetration testers
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Does tape still have a place in my backup strategy?
In-depth Tape drives may not have sex appeal but they're still highly attractive to IT managers
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Alternatives to using VPNs to connect your remote workers
In-depth A virtual private network is usually the go-to solution when it comes to remote connections, but other options may be more suitable
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Should I be buying refurbished IT kit?
In-depth We speak to those in the know to find out why buying 'secondhand' kit isn't as big a risk as it may seem
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Should I let my staff choose their own kit and, if so, how?
In-depth By allowing your employees to specify which devices they use at work, you could end up saving money
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13 tricks to help you master Dropbox
Tutorials From automation to hosting a website, there's so much more to Dropbox than file storage
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How to keep your files safe from ransomware
In-depth Practical steps to ensure that you don't have to pay a ransom for your data, especially as there's no guarantee it will come back
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Is it time for me to switch to a different web host?
In-depth If you're asking the question then the answer may be "yes", but consider your timing carefully
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In 2018, what are the benefits of leasing IT equipment?
In-depth We explore the many reasons why it makes sense, from reducing debt to simplifying support to ensuring your IT kit stays up to date
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The 10 best IFTTT apps to help automate your business
In-depth Nik Rawlinson explores how simple automation can help workers be more productive
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How do I ensure my files remain accessible in the future?
In-depth How to stop your valuable information becoming extinct as old formats die, according to experts
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Why it's time you made the switch back to Firefox
In-depth Is your browser getting you down? Nik Rawlinson suggests it may be time to revisit an old friend
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The one money mistake all bad businesses make...
Sponsored ... and how to make sure you don’t fall victim
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How fintech can turn your small business into an enterprise
Sponsored Fintech has knocked digital finance into second gear and left traditional players looking out of date
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Nine questions to answer before you choose a security suite
In-depth A guide to help you pick the best security software for your needs
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Should you move your payroll to the cloud?
In-depth With tougher data legislation looming, and all the convenience it offers small businesses, moving payroll to the cloud could pay off
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Could a chatbot serve my customers?
In-depth Nik Rawlinson speaks to the people behind some of the best-known British chatbots as he investigates their usefulness to businesses
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How to go platform-independent
In-depth Work seamlessly across your iPad, Android phone and Windows PC
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Should companies use VR to cut costs or boost sales?
In-depth If you’ve written off VR as hype, then it may be time for a reality check
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Should I roll out Chrome OS across my business?
In-depth Google’s lightweight operating system, and the devices that run it, could make serious savings for organisations of all sizes
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How to manage and support a mobile workforce
In-depth The old phrase “it’s never been easier to…” applies with gusto when it comes to remote workers
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Should I insure my company against cybercrime?
In-depth UK businesses are under attack, so is it time to guard against the cybercrime threat in the same way we do floods and fraud?
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