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Tim Brookes

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About Tim Brookes

Tim is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Mac
Why You Should Avoid Buying Games From the Mac App Store

The Mac App Store doesn't hold a candle to the same store used by iPhone and iPad users to guzzle apps, games and in-app purchases.

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Watch These Fascinating Videos of Abandoned Buildings and Alternative Housing

Can you imagine living in a storm drain or off-grid in the woods? Have you ever trespassed on a subway line for an unmissable photo?

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How to Perform Common iPhone Functions on Your Apple Watch

Some see the Apple Watch as little more than an expensive Bluetooth remote. That may be so, but you can use it to access a huge number of iPhone features without reaching into your pocket.

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It's Finally Time To Ditch MacKeeper: Replace It With These Free Tools

Apparently your computer is riddled with problems, junk files and wide-open to attacks that only MacKeeper can protect you against — but we know that's not the case.

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The Best DJ Software For Every Budget

Good mixing software can make all the difference in your performance. Whether you're using a Mac, Windows, or Linux, every level of skill and budget is catered for if you want to start DJing.

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Apple Watch Review & Giveaway

The new Apple thing is finally out, but everyone was talking about the Apple Watch long before it was officially announced. Starting at $349 - we take a look, and have TWO to give away!

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5 iOS Shortcomings Apple Needs to Address

We spend so much time with our devices that it's possible to start feeling like unpaid software testers. I've been "testing" iOS for about five years now.

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How to Use Custom Icons in Mac OS X (And Where to Find Them)

Brighten up your Mac by installing your own custom icons for favorite software and system components — it's easy!

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Dying on Mars, the Drone Wars, and More Must-See 3-Minute Documentaries

Britain's The Guardian marries hard hitting journalism with a compact format º perfect for dipping into even when you're meant to be working.

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Grouvi Is the New WhatsApp for Topic-Based Chats [iPhone 6 Giveaway]

Grouvi brings people with common interests together using a simple mobile app, and we think the potential is massive.

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Moov Fitness Tracker Review and Giveaway

While most fitness trackers demand to be worn at all times, today we're taking a look at one that doesn't: the Moov.

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How To Respond To Fallacious Arguments On The Internet [Stuff to Watch]

These eight videos are a polite way to point out fallacies. Happy conversing, Internet!

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Mac
7 Good Habits Every Mac User Should Get Used To

Today we're going to share our favourite good Mac habits, while desperately trying to forget the bad ones.

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The Top 8 Spotlight Tips to Search More Efficiently in macOS

Spotlight has been a killer Mac feature for years and has never stopped improving. Here are a few tips to help you find more on your Mac.

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These Beautiful Kurzgesagt Animations Explain Everything, From Ebola to War [Stuff to Watch]

Why humanity seems to be getting over war, how fracking works, and what ebola does to the human body. Learn all this and more from Kurzgesagt.

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Public Domain Project Offers 10,000 HD Clips For Your Video Projects [Stuff to Watch]

With so much footage available, you should grab a decent video editor and set to work recycling that old footage.

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Watch Steven Soderbergh's 2001: A Space Odyssey Recut For Free [Stuff to Watch]

It's not clear whether Soderbergh has any legal right to upload and distribute his own edited version. What is clear is a deep emotional attachment to a work of art.

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Organise 2015: Learn The Martial Art Of Getting Things Done [Stuff to Watch]

Ever wonder why the successful, over-achievers always seem to keep a cool head?

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