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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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Why the Mac Mini Is the Perfect Tiny PC Smart Home Hub
Mac

It's easpecially good if you want to do more than just running Home Assistant.

A Mac mini on a desk in a dark room under blue mood lighting.
I’m Running Home Assistant on a Mac Mini, Here’s How It Works
Smart Home

Home Assistant is right at home on Apple's smallest, cheapest, and most energy-efficient Mac.

Xbox button smashing through glass in the ROG Xbox Ally reveal.
Why Microsoft’s Xbox Branding Binge Has Me Worried
Xbox

Shouldn't an Xbox play Xbox games?

Bookshelf speaker with books and iPhone.
How I Discover New Music Online (Without Spotify or Apple Music)
Streaming

The music you love is more accessible than at any point in history, you just have to find it.

The Homebrew logo over a terminal window.
I Install These Homebrew Apps on Every Mac
Linux & macOS Terminal

There's no faster way to install software on a Mac.

A Mac mini on a desk in a dark room under blue mood lighting.
Apple's Best Streaming Device Isn't the Apple TV, It's the Mac Mini
Media Centers

It's hard to justify an Apple TV 4K when you see what the Mac mini can do.

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How My iPhone Helped Me Lose 35lbs (and Keep It Off)
Health

Establish healthier habits with the help of your smartphone.

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This Open-Source Lightroom Alternative Is the RAW Editor I’ve Been Dreaming Of
Photography

You don't need an Adobe subscription to access powerful photo editing tools.

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Forklift 4 for macOS.
This Third-Party File Manager Replaced Finder on My Mac
Files

You don't have to look far for a more productive Finder alternative.

Roger the cat yawning.
How to Avoid Disaster When a Cat Walks Across Your Keyboard
Mac

You can't control your cat, but you can control your keyboard.

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Finder alternatives for macOS.
These Are the 4 Best Finder Alternatives for Mac
Files

Reach new levels of macOS productivity with these file management apps.

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Steam Deck OLED on a MacBook Pro.
How to Control Your Steam Deck from a Mac, Windows, or Linux PC
Mac

Tired of trackpads and on-screen keyboards? There's a better way.

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Don’t Wait, Get These macOS 26 Tahoe Features Right Now
macOS

No upgrade necessary.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review: A Massive Upgrade With Room for Improvement
Video Games

I'd have paid more for a slightly better Switch 2.

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macOS 26 Tahoe overview.
macOS 26 Tahoe: What’s New, Compatibility and Release Date
macOS

Here's what the fall's free macOS update will bring to your Mac.

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iOS 26: What’s New, Compatibility and Release Date
iOS

Here's everything coming to your iPhone this fall.

Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy Cons docked in TV mode.
13 Essential Switch 2 Tips and Tricks You’ve Probably Missed
Video Games

Nintendo forgot to mention all of these.

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Is Mario Kart World Worth $80 and the Price of a Switch 2?
Video Games

It's good, but is it $500 good?

The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Switch 2 Makes Your Old Games Run Better Even Without Updates
Video Games

It doesn’t just play your old games, it improves them.

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The Most Important Nintendo Switch 2 Setting You Should Change Right Away
Video Games

Trade a small amount of battery life now for improved battery health in the future.

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