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Tim Brookes

Editor, iPhone and Video Games

Contributor 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.

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A selection of weird and wonderful vinyl records.
Why I Still Buy Vinyl Records (It Has Nothing to Do With Sound Quality)
Audio/Video

How the turntables.

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Star Wars Republic Commando for PS4.
7 Star Wars Games That Deserve a Remaster or Sequel
Video Games

I find this lack of games disturbing.

Man impressed while watching TV in a dark room.
My OLED TV Is 5 Years Old and the Quality Still Blows Me Away
Audio/Video

Sometimes you have to treat yourself.

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Super Street Fighter II Turbo on a Steam Deck.-1
How to Play More Video Games When You Have No Time
PC Gaming

Everyone wants to play games, but nobody has the time.

Xbox logo light close-up.
Some People Think the Xbox Is Dead but Here’s Why I’m Still Loving Mine
Xbox Series X|S

Reports of the Xbox's death have been greatly exaggerated.

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An Ultramarine iPhone 16 on top of leaves in a tiny pot.
These Free iPhone Apps Are Basically Digital Fidget Toys
Apps & Web Apps

Doomscrolling doesn't help, try these instead.

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen sitting on the back of the iPhone 14 Pro.
I Love My AirPods, but I'm Not Sure I'll Buy Another Pair
AirPods

Apple's most disposable product has got me thinking.

The Dygma Raise split keyboard on a bamboo desk with a MX Master 3 between the halves and some game controllers in the background.
7 Accessories You Need for a More Comfortable Gaming Setup
Controllers

Serious about gaming? It's time to get serious about comfort too.

Steam Deck OLED on a table with a NuPhy Air75 mechanical keyboard in Desktop Mode.
How to Use Your Steam Deck as a Linux PC
Video Games

Your Steam Deck isn't just for playing games.

LuLu software firewall for macOS.
This Free Open-Source Firewall App Is a Must-Have for All Mac Users
Cybersecurity

You decide which apps can talk to the internet.

Nintendo Switch 2 with Donkey Kong Bananza on the screen.
How to Choose the Right Memory Card for Your Nintendo Switch 2
Video Games

Your old microSD card won't work.

Non-smart kitchen appliances on a white background.
Why Smart Kitchen Gadgets Aren’t Always Better Than Dumb Alternatives
Smart Home

Save money and get better results the old fashioned way.

HomePod with a vinyl record.
How I Got My Turntable to Play Wirelessly Over AirPlay to a HomePod
Mac

Wireless convenience, but at what cost?

Epic has a mobile games store, after sueing both Apple and Google both for the right to make one. You can install that store today, and you should. Google Play Has Failed At Its Job Android has a large selection of great mobile games, but I wouldn't blame you for not knowing about them. Even though most of us download our Android games from the Play Store, it's not because Google makes them easy to find. You have to hit up third-party sites to find the good stuff, while Google Play showcases
Epic Games Store on Android Proves That the iPhone Needs Third-Party Stores
App Store

It's time to bend the rules.

Classic PC big box games.
How I Saved Money on PC Games Before Steam Existed
Video Games

Think gaming is expensive now? Here's what it was like 20 years ago.

Emerging from the sewers in Oblivion Remastered.
The World Needs More Bethesda Remasters (Here’s Which Games They Should Work On Next)
Video Games

Close the gates to Oblivion (and open doors to future remasters).

The Blue Mountains in New South Wales shot on an iPhone 13 Pro.
8 Tips for Capturing Nature's Beauty With Your Phone Camera
Photography

You don't need a fancy camera for nature photography, the one in your pocket will do just fine.

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Haunted Chocolatier by ConcernedApe.
6 Games That Can’t Possibly Live Up to Your Expectations (And One That Can)
Video Games

The hype is real.

A video game controller on grass with a few games in the background.
These 10 Games Help Me Feel More Connected With Nature
Earth Day

Bring the outdoors to your living room.

A closeup shot of the Wii U GamePad in black.
I Hope Nintendo Remasters These 7 Wii U Games for the Switch 2
Video Games

Spoilers: they're not all necessarily good games.

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