About Tim Brookes
Tim is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow him on Twitter.
Latest Articles
iPhone SE Review
Apple's newest iPhone is the smallest produced by the company since the release of the iPhone 5s in 2013. Despite being crammed with the latest hardware, you'd struggle to tell the two apart.
The Trouble with Bad iTunes App Store Reviews & How to Avoid Them
As more mobile apps fight for recognition and downloads in a world where consumers increasingly expect something for nothing, many are playing dirty when it comes to getting noticed.
iOS Gamepad Shootout: GameVice, PXN Speedy & SteelSeries Nimbus
It's taken a while (nearly two years, to be exact) but the iPhone and iPad are finally getting some quality gaming peripherals. We took three of the best, and put each to the test.
Did You Know The Sega Dreamcast Still Gets New Releases?
The Sega Dreamcast still receives new releases to this very day. Why do developers keep making games specifically for it? Where can you find these games? Here's where you can find new Dreamcast games!
5 Things You Need to Know About the iPhone SE
The iPhone SE is more than a boring, cut-price iPhone 5c refresh, and it's not cheap either.
Hitcase Pro for iPhone Review
The Hitcase Pro is a rugged and waterproof iPhone case with a dynamic rail mount and interchangeable lens system, essentially turning your iPhone into a go-anywhere, shoot-anything action camera.
Move Backups, Apps & Photos Off Your MacBook to Create Free Space
If you're desperate, and you don't fancy paying over the odds for a solid state drive upgrade, here are a few ideas for further maximizing the available storage on your MacBook.
Why OS X Works Better with a Trackpad
While Microsoft has focused on bringing touchscreen technology to the desktop, Apple has continued to optimize for the more traditional pointer-based approach.
5 Reasons Why You Need to Play American Truck Simulator
You might have already dismissed American Truck Simulator as just another mundane sim game. Here's why you definitely need to give it a try.
Write!: A Minimal Word Processor with Cloud Sync, Markdown & More
Whether you’re a blogger, note-taker, or quality-conscious social media addict, an app like Write could go a long way.
Can the iPad Pro Replace Your Laptop?
The iPad Pro can do a lot, but can it do enough to completely replace the humble laptop? That depends.
Should You Buy an iPad Pro? 6 Things to Consider
Feeling tempted by the pull of Apple's newest tablet, but not sure if you should bite? You're in good company.
iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil Review
The iPad Pro isn't just a larger and faster tablet — it represents an entirely new way of using iOS. The real question is: does it work, and more importantly — do you really need one?
Apple TV 2015 Review
With competition from Google's Chromecast and Amazon’s FireTV reaching fever pitch, can Cupertino still hold its own in the battle for the space under your TV?
GoPro HERO4 Session Review
If you're going to jump out of a plane or fly down a mountain on the back of a bike; I'd guess that you'll be doing it with a GoPro.
Runkeeper, Strava, or Garmin? Pick One & Sync with the Rest
Fortunately thanks to the wonders of APIs, it's possible to use a multitude of fitness services without carrying multiple devices on every jog or bike ride.
Feline the Force: Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Review and Giveaway
Is this droid you’ve been looking for all along?
iPhone 6s Review and Giveaway
Spoiler alert: if you like iPhones, you’re probably going to love the iPhone 6s. But are you really surprised?
It's Time to Stop Disabling GPS on Your iPhone
Whether it's to conserve battery life or to stop the NSA tracking your every move, it's likely your reasons for crippling your iPhone's ability to locate you aren't justified.