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Dan Helyer-Senior Author

Dan Helyer

Senior Author

Contributor Since October, 2023
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Gaming, Video Streaming, Music Streaming
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About Dan Helyer

Dan was a Segment Lead at How-To Geek, overseeing our Gaming and Streaming coverage. Now he focuses on writing instead.

He has worked closely with Apple devices for well over a decade, from producing music in Logic Pro for a BSc in Sound Technology to managing iPhone and Mac repairs at an Apple Store. Since 2017, he has used this experience—alongside editorial training from the CIEP—to write tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and explainers with the aim of helping everyone get more from their technology.

Before settling at How-To Geek in 2023, Dan was Deputy Editor at MakeUseOf, where he oversaw Android, iPhone, and Mac coverage. He has also written for MacKeeper, AppleToolBox, and more.

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PlayStation Plus logo with some games beside it.
The 10 Best Monthly Games PlayStation Plus Ever Gave Away
Video Games

Giveaways so good they felt like mistakes.

Netflix logo with several canceled series beside it, a tape with the word 'CANCELED' repeated across it, and a warning sign in the center.
Netflix's Cancelation Problem Will Only Get Worse
Streaming

It's not just the algorithm, we're part of the problem now.

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The 5 Best TV Shows That Survived Cancelation
Streaming

Even the best shows can't avoid cancelation, though they might survive it.

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Some time loop movies with a loop icon surrounding them and some hourglasses around.
The 5 Best Time Loop Films That Aren't 'Groundhog Day'
Streaming

Don't get stuck in a loop with the one film.

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Epic Games logo labeled 'free', some coins around it, and several games in the background.
The 15 Best Free Epic Games You Already Missed
PC Gaming

Not to rub salt in the wound, but the best free games are behind us.

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A man holding his tablet with the Netflix interface in the background and a canceled TV show displayed.
10 Acclaimed TV Shows Netflix Canceled Too Soon
Streaming

Brilliant, beloved, and brutally axed.

A video player with a popcorn bucket, the Netflix logo in the background, and several thumbs up and thumbs down icons around it.
I Rate Everything I Watch on Netflix, and It's Time Well Spent
Streaming

Don't just watch Netflix—train it.

Nintendo Switch 2 with the logo in the center and some games with a warning sign.
The 10 Biggest Switch Games That Don't Work on the Switch 2 (Right Now)
Video Games

You may not be able to play these games at launch.

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A Dungeons and Dragons board with some concept art and a chest in the center labeled 'free'.
How to Play Dungeons and Dragons Without Spending Any Money
Hobbies

Hang onto your copper pieces and play D&D for free.

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Apple Watch on a man's arm showing Outdoor Running interval.
I Regret Ignoring This Apple Watch Running Feature
Apple Watch

I trained for months before realizing my Apple Watch could do this.

Pokémon Emerald being emulated on an iPhone 16 Pro.
How to Play Classic Pokémon Games on Your Smartphone
Pokemon

Catch 'em all with the Pokédex in your pocket.

The Simpsons on Disney+ on a 4K TV in a green living room.
The 5 Most Popular Comfort Shows and Where to Stream Them
Streaming

Switch on these shows when you want to switch off.

A Dungeons & Dragons board with some polyhedral dice, the Dungeon Master, and a dragon flying.
Everything I Learned From My First Experience as a Dungeon Master
Hobbies

Level up your Dungeon Master skills with these tips.

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All Best Space Movies Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Streaming

These movies are out of this world.

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These 5 Must-Watch Movies Are Leaving Netflix This Month
Streaming

Watch them while you can!

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You Can Binge One of Netflix's Best Shows in an Afternoon
Streaming

From start to finish in under five hours.

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The 5 Most-Watched Netflix Original Movies Are Surprisingly Bad
Streaming

Just because all your friends watched these movies, that doesn't mean you should.

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The 5 Most Popular Netflix Original TV Shows
Streaming

This is what everyone's watching.

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Books lying on top of a Kindle eReader on a desk.
6 Reasons Why Physical Books Replaced My eReader
eReaders

I'd rather a dog-earned tome than a digital display.

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The 5 Best Netflix Original Movies You Can't Stream Anywhere Else
Streaming

You're wasting your Netflix subscription if you don't want any of these flicks.

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