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

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

Does tape still have a place in my backup strategy?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Tape drives may not have sex appeal but they're still highly attractive to IT managers

Alternatives to using VPNs to connect your remote workers
By Nik Rawlinson published
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

Should I be buying refurbished IT kit?
By Nik Rawlinson published
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

Should I let my staff choose their own kit and, if so, how?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth By allowing your employees to specify which devices they use at work, you could end up saving money

13 tricks to help you master Dropbox
By Nik Rawlinson published
Tutorials From automation to hosting a website, there's so much more to Dropbox than file storage

How to keep your files safe from ransomware
By Nik Rawlinson published
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
Is it time for me to switch to a different web host?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth If you're asking the question then the answer may be "yes", but consider your timing carefully

In 2018, what are the benefits of leasing IT equipment?
By Nik Rawlinson published
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

The 10 best IFTTT apps to help automate your business
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Nik Rawlinson explores how simple automation can help workers be more productive

How do I ensure my files remain accessible in the future?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth How to stop your valuable information becoming extinct as old formats die, according to experts

Why it's time you made the switch back to Firefox
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Is your browser getting you down? Nik Rawlinson suggests it may be time to revisit an old friend

The one money mistake all bad businesses make...
By Nik Rawlinson published
Sponsored ... and how to make sure you don’t fall victim

How fintech can turn your small business into an enterprise
By Nik Rawlinson published
Sponsored Fintech has knocked digital finance into second gear and left traditional players looking out of date

Nine questions to answer before you choose a security suite
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth A guide to help you pick the best security software for your needs

Should you move your payroll to the cloud?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth With tougher data legislation looming, and all the convenience it offers small businesses, moving payroll to the cloud could pay off

Could a chatbot serve my customers?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Nik Rawlinson speaks to the people behind some of the best-known British chatbots as he investigates their usefulness to businesses

How to go platform-independent
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Work seamlessly across your iPad, Android phone and Windows PC

Should companies use VR to cut costs or boost sales?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth If you’ve written off VR as hype, then it may be time for a reality check

Should I roll out Chrome OS across my business?
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth Google’s lightweight operating system, and the devices that run it, could make serious savings for organisations of all sizes

How to manage and support a mobile workforce
By Nik Rawlinson published
In-depth The old phrase “it’s never been easier to…” applies with gusto when it comes to remote workers
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