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Tim Brookes

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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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Why the Notch in Apple's New MacBook Pro Isn't a Big Deal

The new MacBook Pro notch is getting a lot more hate than it deserves, here's why.

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How to Use Optical Zoom on an iPhone Camera

Understanding how to zoom optically can help you get the best image quality from your device.

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How Do Refresh Rates Affect Gaming?

Before you buy a new monitor for gaming, make sure you have an understanding of how the refresh rate can affect your experience.

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AMD FreeSync, FreeSync Premium, and FreeSync Premium Pro: What's the Difference?

FreeSync is AMD's variable refresh rate technology, but why are there three tiers and what makes them unique?

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What Is Judder, and Why Do TVs Have This Problem?

Many TVs advertise that they "remove 24p judder from all sources" but what exactly does this mean?

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What Is Sound Leakage?

Addressing the root cause of sound leakage may help protect your hearing.

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Get a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Mount for a Better Handheld Experience

Do your hands hate the Joy-Con? Play Switch in handheld mode with a Pro controller and never look back.

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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.

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Nintendo Switch OLED: Is Screen Burn-in a Problem?

OLED screens have a risk of burn-in, but you probably shouldn't worry about Nintendo's latest handheld.

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How (and Why) to Use the Mindfulness App on Apple Watch

Formerly called Breathe, this revamped app features a new exercise that can help you de-stress.

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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.

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How to Set Portrait Photos as an Apple Watch Face

You can finally use Portrait photos taken on an iPhone or iPad as a face on your Apple Watch.

How to Set Multiple Timers on Apple Watch

This feature's been a long time coming.

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What Is Apple's Center Stage? (and How to Use It)

Center Stage uses ultra-wide cameras to enable smart panning and tracking while on a video call.

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What Is Display Stream Compression, and Why Does It Matter?

Display Stream Compression, or DSC for short, allows you to reach resolutions and framerates that exceed the capabilities of your monitor's connection.

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6 iOS 15 Privacy Features You Should Use on Your iPhone

It's becoming a tradition for Apple to bolster the privacy features and controls in iOS and iPadOS with each major upgrade.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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