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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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The 6 Best Lightweight Linux Distros

Installing Linux is one of the easiest ways of breathing new life into an old computer.

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Why You Should Use Tags and Smart Lists in Apple Reminders

Do you live in the Reminders app? Smart lists let you pull in reminders from your other lists, so you can organize reminders by a set criteria.

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

Can't get Slack working? Here's a few things you can try.

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Face ID Not Working? 3 Things You Can Try

The iPhone's Face ID is great (when it works).

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6 Reasons to Use Apple's Location Sharing with Friends and Family

There are some good reasons to use Apple's location sharing feature with trusted friends and family, and you can revoke permission at any time.

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Will an Expensive SD Card Improve Nintendo Switch Performance?

Memory cards that exceed Nintendo's quoted read speeds are unlikely to be of any benefit to Switch owners, so spend on capacity instead.

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Microsoft Solitaire Is Still King 30 Years Later

Did you know Microsoft Solitaire was introduced to the operating system to help familiarize users with a GUI and mouse?

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

Sometimes Twitter goes down, sometimes the problem is on your end. Here's how to tell the difference.

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Buying a Used Mac or MacBook? Check These Things Before You Buy

Buying second-hand is a great way of saving money on your next Mac, but you should run a few basic checks before you buy.

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Should You Enable Fall Detection on Your Apple Watch?

Your Apple Watch can detect falls but the feature is turned off by default.

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How to Clean a Laptop Screen

Is your laptop covered in fingerprints? Clean the display the right way to avoid damage.

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So Your iPhone Has Stopped Receiving Updates, Now What?

Apple considers your iPhone to be outdated as soon as it stops receiving major iOS updates, but does this really matter?

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How AirTags Are Being Used to Stalk People and Steal Cars

AirTags are useful item trackers but, like many modern technologies, they can be used for nefarious purposes too.

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Watch Out for Fake Jobs and Recruiters: Here's How to Spot Them

Fake recruitment scams are on the rise. Here's how to spot one and protect yourself when looking for a job.

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Consider a Retro PC Build for a Fun Nostalgic Project

Itching to build a PC but don't fancy taking out a small loan for a GPU? A retro PC build makes for a fun project.

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Play Hit Viral Game 'Vampire Survivors' for Free

Play the viral Steam Early Access hit for free in your browser.

How to Send a Confidential Email in Gmail

Have you heard of Gmail's Confidential mode?

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How (and Why) to Use @Mentions in Apple Notes

Mentioning people directly in an Apple Note is a great way to get their attention.

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What Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard Means for You

Microsoft's decision to buy Activision Blizzard is the biggest acquisition in gaming's history, but what does it mean for you?

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How to Delete Telegram Messages and Chat Histories

Telegram lets you delete messages you've sent to other people's devices.

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