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Tim Brookes-Senior Editor

Tim Brookes

Senior Editor

Contributing since February, 2015

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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.

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Why I Love Being in Apple’s Ecosystem

It’s not all walled gardens and Apple tax.

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The Best Computer Monitors of 2024

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Why You Should Upgrade Your iPhone Less Often

Save your money and buy next year’s model instead.

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Get that fresh iPhone feeling without spending too much money.

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Why You Should Give the iPhone Dictation Feature Another Shot

Talk and type at the same time.

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Don't forget that Apple’s mixed-reality headset is a first-generation product.

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Think twice, drill once.

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Is it time to adopt an new MacBook? Here are our top picks.

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MSN, GameSpy, Winamp, and Other Nostalgic Software You Forgot About

Ever wish you could go back to a simpler time?

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Smart Plugs and Power Outlets Might Be the Best Smart Home Upgrade

Give your old devices a smarter future.
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The Best Modern Retro Consoles of 2024

Whether you're looking for something versatile, or something hardware-accurate, there's a modern retro games console out there for you.

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What Is Multimodal AI?

There’s a new AI buzzword in town.

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Internet
Does It Matter Which Internet Speed Test You Use?

Don't place too much faith in a single speed test result.

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