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Tim Brookes-Senior Editor

Tim Brookes

Senior Editor

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About Tim Brookes

Tim has been covering technology for over 15 years, in that time spanning a broad range of topics from security to product reviews. He is especially focused on the Apple ecosystem, productivity, and consumer advice.

Over the years Tim has written thousands of articles, reviews, and round-ups in addition to producing video content and original photography. A graduate of journalism, he found his footing as a freelancer with a laptop and loves how he is able to work from practically anywhere.

Now a Senior Editor for iPhone, Video Games, and Smart Home at How-To Geek, Tim still loves to write. He can also be found crafting round-ups and productivity posts for the Zapier blog. 

Earlier in his career Tim spent nearly a decade as a writer and eventually Apple section editor for MakeUseOf

Tim currently lives in Brisbane, Australia. Outside of work he loves to hike and work out, play video games, and spend quality time with his wonderful partner and two cats Inka and Roger.

Latest Articles

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10 Awesome PlayStation 5 Features You Should Be Using

Finally got your hands on a PS5? Here are some of the coolest features in Sony's latest console.

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It's time to get to know some of your Mac's more advanced tools.

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Arc is an invite-only browser that invites you to experience the internet a little differently.

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Plex lets you share movies with your friends, even if you're on the other side of the world.

How to Remove a PIN From Plex

Here's how to remove your Plex account PIN whether you remember it or not.

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7 Gadgets to Take on Your Next Camping Trip

You don't have to ditch modern technology just because you're sleeping in a tent.

How to Stop AirPods From Reading Texts

Siri announcing notifications in your ear can be useful, but it's not everyone's idea of a good time.

How the Apple Watch Body Temperature Feature Works and Where to Find It

The Apple Watch temperature sensor doesn't work like a traditional body thermometer.

Do You Have to Charge AirTags, and How Long Do They Last?

Apple's AirTag NFC beacons require power like most other gadgets.

How to Repair Your Own iPhone

Repair your own iPhone using Apple's Self Repair Program or iFixit's library of guides and store full of parts.

How to Turn Your Computer Into a DLNA Media Server

Stream to just about any smart TV, with no third party apps required.

12 Siri Features You Should Be Using on Your iPhone

Getting the most out of Siri involves understanding what Apple's assistant is actually capable of.

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Arc Browser Review: A Plucky New Browser With Big Ideas

Arc is currently invite-only, but is the secrecy and hype worth it?

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How to Wipe Your Mac and Reinstall macOS from Scratch

Erasing your Mac is important if you intend to sell or give it away. Alternatively, you might just want to start from scratch.

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How to Use Disk Utility on a Mac

Learn to use your Mac's built-in drive management tool to erase, copy, fix, and restore.

How to Disable / Enable NSFW Content in Reddit

Reddit will blur and deny access to NSFW content on both the web and mobile until you change this user setting.

How to Disable / Enable NSFW Content in Twitter

By default, your Twitter account will hide sensitive NSFW content.

Why You Should Stop Using Google Chrome Today

Chrome is the most popular web browser but that doesn't mean it's the best choice.

10 Facebook Marketplace Scams to Watch Out For

Buying and selling items on Facebook Marketplace is easy, but make sure you don't fall for one of these scams.

How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling on Your iPhone

Wi-Fi calling is useful if you're in an area with poor cellular reception but have a wireless internet.

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