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.
Latest Articles
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AMD FreeSync, FreeSync Premium, and FreeSync Premium Pro: What's the Difference?
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What Is Dithering in Computer Graphics?
First used in printing, dithering later became far more valuable with the dawn of the internet.
Nintendo Switch OLED: Is Screen Burn-in a Problem?
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How (and Why) to Use the Mindfulness App on Apple Watch
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How to Shoot Macro Photography on Your iPhone
The iPhone 13 Pro can shoot macro photography, but there's no obvious indicator of whether or not "macro mode" is active.
How to Set Portrait Photos as an Apple Watch Face
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6 iOS 15 Privacy Features You Should Use on Your iPhone
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What Is Jelly Scrolling?
The iPad mini's jelly scrolling problem probably affects other displays you own, you've just never noticed it before.
Use App Privacy Report to See How Apps Track You on iPhone and iPad
See how your apps are tracking you and using data like your photos, contacts, and location.
Why the 2021 iPad Mini Is One of Apple's Best Tablets Yet
Apple's latest iPad mini is a lot more than just a small tablet. It's one of the best iPad ever made.
How to "Hide" an App on Your iPhone or iPad
While you can't completely hide an app on your iPhone or iPad, you do have other options. Here's how you can make things a bit more difficult for snoopers to find.