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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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You probably thought a display was a vital piece of the laptop experience, but you were wrong.

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Change how your Mac desktop looks and improve functionality at the same time.

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Looking to jump aboard the Apple bandwagon? Here are our top picks from the company's desktop range.

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Chatbots that hide their sources are not to be trusted.

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Sell unwanted items and stay safe while doing so.

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Don’t be surprised if you end up paying top dollar even for older Switch releases.

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What Is "Share Focus Status" on iPhone?

It's great for letting contacts know you might not be reachable. 🧘

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