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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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Mac
Get Around macOS Faster: Speed Up Navigation on Your Mac

Accessing commonly-used functions can massively speed up your macOS workflow, so make use of these tips and apps to get things done faster.

Apple CarPlay
How to Add Apple CarPlay to Your Car

Simplify your commute by adding CarPlay to your dash.

Is Google Down? Here's How to Check (and Fix It)

Got problems accessing Google Search or another Google service? Here's what you can do.

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What Is Apple's Ceramic Shield?

Is it the toughest smartphone glass on the market like Apple claims?

PlayStation Plus vs. Xbox Game Pass: Which Is Better?

Sony is relaunching PlayStation Plus with new tiers to rival Microsoft's Game Pass, but how do the two services stack up?

Sony PlayStation Plus
PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium: What's the Difference?

Sony finally announced its answer to Microsoft's Game Pass.

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How (and Why) to Track All Your Activities on an Apple Watch

You can track pretty much any type of physical activity on an Apple Watch.

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How to Fix (and Avoid) Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift is real, but you may be able to get the issue sorted for free.

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How to Avoid Buying a "Fake" HDMI 2.1 Cable

Everything you need to know in order to avoid buying a fake HDMI 2.1 cable.

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8 Tips for Keeping iPhone Safari Tabs Under Control

Do you have hundreds of tabs open on your iPhone? Learn how to better manage your browsing sessions with these useful tips.

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iPhone Notifications Not Working? 8 Fixes

Missing out on something? Here's how to troubleshoot when notifications aren't working quite right.

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7 Video Games for Fitness and Exercise

Finding it tough to get motivated to work out? Give these fitness video games a shot.

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Have You Cleaned Out Your iPhone's Lightning Port Recently?

Your iPhone's charging port is probably full of dust, pocket lint, and other undesirable matter that could cause issues down the line.

How to Improve Your Apple Watch's Battery Life: 12 Tips

Does it seem like you're always having to charge your Apple Watch? Check out these tips to start saving more battery power!

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Why FPGAs Are Amazing for Retro Gaming Emulation

The MiSTer and Analogue Pocket are two examples of FPGA hardware-level emulation you might have heard of.

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Mac
Should You Buy the Mac Studio?

The Mac Studio is here, plugging a large gap in Apple's desktop lineup. But is it the Mac you've been waiting for?

A smartphone on a desktop showing the Discord icon and logo.
Is Discord Down? Here's How to Check (and Fix It)

What happens when your favorite service for playing games, finding friends, and hanging out isn't working?

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How to Clean a Mousepad

Your mousepad traps dirt and oil. Here's how to safely clean it.

Video Game Soundtracks Are Great Background Music for Focus

Even if you're not a gamer, these soundtracks can help you focus on work and study.

A backlight MacBook keyboard.
Mac
16 Terminal Commands That Every Mac User Should Know

A few simple and powerful Terminal commands should be in every Mac user's repertoire.

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