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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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The Weirdest Control Methods in Gaming History
Controllers

Forget WSAD, it's time to get weird.

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I Tried Using My Apple TV for Retro Emulation, Here's What I Learned
Apple TV

Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

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Goat Simulator 3 mayhem.
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Grand Theft Auto
Games

The best Rockstar-inspired games for audiences young and old.

Marathon characters.
Could the Next Big PlayStation Shooter Flop Like Concord?
Video Games

Bungie has its work cut out to make a success of Marathon.

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This TP-Link Router Upgraded My Home Network and Now It’s 25% Off for Prime Day
Smart Home

This router is the real deal.

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2 generic military man avatar.
I'm Addicted to This 6-Year-Old Ubisoft Shooter in 2025 (It Could Happen to You)
Video Games

Send help.

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The start of a multiplayer match in Halo: Infinite.
10 Online Multiplayer Games You Should Play Now Before It's Too Late
Video Games

Catch them now before they're gone for good.

Nintendo Switch 2 with a Joy-Con detached.
11 Nintendo Switch 2 Settings You Should Change Right Away
Video Games

Start making the most of your new console from day one.

A Mac Mini standing on its side on a dark background.
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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darktable running on macOS.
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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