About Tim Brookes
Tim is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow him on Twitter.
Latest Articles
6 Simple Tips to Shoot Better Video
Becoming a good videographer requires a unique set of skills. So, with that in mind, here are six simple tips to help you shoot better video.
How to Add a Start Menu or Recent Documents List to Your Mac Dock
Want to add a Start Menu or list of recent documents to your Mac Dock for easy access? Here's how to customize your own.
6 Nifty Uses for Spare iCloud Storage
Have more iCloud space than you know what to do with? Here are several great ways to get more out of iCloud.
4 iPhone Apps That Make Retouching Photos Easier Than Ever
Need to retouch selfies on your iPhone? Here are the best iPhone photo retouching apps for whitening teeth, removing blemishes, and more.
8 Basic iPhone Photo Editing Tasks You Should Know How to Do
Need to crop a picture, add a filter, or draw on an image? Learn how to perform common photo editing tasks on your iPhone.
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mirrorless Camera
If you recently bought a mirrorless camera, or you're thinking of doing so, here are some mirrorless camera tips to help get you started off right.
How to Set Up, Configure, and Troubleshoot Your Apple HomePod
Having issues with your Apple HomePod or need help setting it up? We'll show you how to configure and troubleshoot your new device.
How to Remote Control Your Apple TV With an iPhone or iPad
You don't need your Apple TV's remote because your iPhone can do it all. Here's how to use your iPhone as a remote control.
iPhone Explained: 20 Key Terms by Apple You Need to Know
Don't know what AirDrop, CarPlay, HomeKit, and other Apple terms mean? Here are some common and uncommon iPhone terms you should definitely know.
How and Why to Use Vintage Lenses on Modern Cameras
We look at why vintage lenses are useful, the pros and cons of vintage lenses, and how to start using them with your own cameras.
Kodi for Mac: How to Install Kodi on macOS
If you have an old Mac that you no longer use, Kodi is a great way to breathe new life into old hardware. Here's how to install Kodi on Mac.
How to Use the Personal Hotspot Feature on Your iPhone
Your iPhone has a feature that lets you share your mobile data with any device. Here's how to start using it.
8 Missing Mac Apps Apple Should Have Preloaded
Macs come loaded with useful software, but here are some fantastic third-party apps every Mac user should install.
10 Simple Mac Routines for New macOS Users
The first step to Mac proficiency is being comfortable with the basics, so let's take a look at a few of the essentials.
What Is Apple HomePod and Do You Need One?
Here's what you need to know about Apple's latest attempt at cracking the smart home market.
It's 2018 and Apple Music Still Has an iCloud Problem
Two years on, iCloud Music Library is still a liability. Worse still, Apple isn't forthcoming about many of these limitations, which extend beyond Apple Music and into iCloud as a whole.
Zhiyun Crane 2 Review: This is How You Get Silky Smooth DSLR Footage
It wasn't long ago that you'd need a whole crew of people, some professional know-how, and a lot of expensive bits of metal and screws to get smooth cinematic footage. Now you only need a stabilizer of some sort, like the Zhiyun Crane 2.
A Complete Beginner's Guide to iOS 11 for iPhone & iPad
Here's everything you need to know to get started with iOS 11.
Is Face ID on the iPhone X Any Good?
Gone is the home button. Gone is the fingerprint scanner. It's time to make way for Face ID.
13 Free Space Combat, Exploration, and Simulation Games for PC
From piloting fighter ships to charting new planets and exploring new systems, here are 13 awesome space exploration games you can play on your PC now for free.