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Dan Helyer-Senior Author

Dan Helyer

Senior Author

Contributor Since October, 2023
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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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Multiple characters holding weapons in a promotional image for Fortnite.
5 Reasons I Refuse to Play Free-to-Play Games
Games

You couldn't pay me to play them.

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iCloud logo with several photos around it and backup and offline icons.
How to Actually Back Up Your iCloud Photo Library Offline
Apple Photos

Don't trust the cloud to back up your photos!

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The Nintendo Switch OLED Model
10 More Free Nintendo Switch Demos You Should Play
Video Games

Even more fun for the low price of nothing.

A man playing with a Nintendo Switch console in handheld mode.
The 10 Best Free-to-Play Games on Switch
Video Games

If you can ignore the in-game currencies, you don't need to spend a penny.

Person on the beach playing a game on Nintendo Switch.
10 Free Nintendo Switch Demos That Are Well Worth Your Time
Video Games

Hours of fun for free.

Old iPhone 12 mini next. to new iPhone 16 Pro.
Don't Waste Your Money, There Are Only 4 Real Reasons to Upgrade Your iPhone
Apple iPhone

Resist temptation—these are the things that matter.

Three iPhones and an 'Upgrade' button in the center with a mouse hovering over it.
10 Bad Excuses to Upgrade Your iPhone
Apple iPhone

You should probably save those pennies instead.

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A happy woman eating popcorn and holding a TV remote, with several canceled TV shows in the background.
Don't Ignore a Canceled TV Show
Streaming

The best journeys don't always reach the last stop.

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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A torn piece of paper taped together, featuring images from three TV shows that were canceled and later returned.
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.

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