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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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25 Original Video Game Soundtracks You Can Listen To On Spotify

For the price of an album per month you can subscribe to the music streaming service Spotify and listen to as much music as you can possibly stuff into your ears. You can even feel good about it, knowing that the artists you listen to get money every time you play one of their tracks - it’s a win-win. Recently I’ve been trawling Spotify for my favourite video game soundtracks, old and new.

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7 Videos That Will Make You Want a GoPro Camera [Stuff to Watch]

Clever marketing goes beyond memorable advertising when it demonstrates exactly what you are missing out on by not owning a product. I'm not usually a sucker for advertising, preferring instead to make my own mind up by trying out a product and reading reviews - but thanks to the many videos I've seen on YouTube, I want a GoPro camera. The GoPro HD Hero represents somewhat of a revolution in amateur high definition video.

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Game Over Isn't An Option: These Games Never End

Earlier this month a tale emerged of a Reddit user who had been playing the same Civilization II game for a total of 10 years. While many massively multiplayer games could take a lifetime to complete and open world games like GTA offer endless fun, here is a list of games that - by their very nature - offer an endless mode that still requires user intervention.

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Is The New Retina MacBook Pro For You? [Opinion]

When Apple announced the MacBook Pro with Retina display a few weeks ago, I was pretty sure it would end up being my next laptop. I’ve waited a long time to upgrade and after being lucky enough to use a MacBook Air for the last few months I also knew that OS X and Apple hardware were for me. I’m pretty sure there will be a good number of you considering the purchase, and even more of you who are unsure whether the $2,199 price tag is really worth it.

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HP TouchPad Update: More Things To Do With Your WebOS Tablet

It’s true that WebOS is stagnating, less and less apps appear on the official HP App Catalog and there are fewer patches, tweaks and third-party apps turning up on Preware too. While you should not expect too much from the aging tablet, the old girl still has life in her yet. Let’s take another look at some of the recent developments for WebOS and a few TouchPad apps that have eluded us in the past.

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8 of the Funniest BBC Comedies of All Time [Stuff to Watch]

British comedy is typified by dry wit, slapstick visuals and strong comic actors. BBC comedy should, in theory, take the best of what is already a strong bunch and highlight the very best - and that’s what I’ve tried to do here. All of these shows can still have you in fits of laughter to this day.

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When iPhones Go Wrong – Restoring From iCloud Backups [iOS]

Like any Apple product, the iPhone just works right? Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and regardless of what anyone will tell you, iOS is not perfect. Things go wrong, but luckily there are some great counter-measures and third-party tools to soften the blow.

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Introducing The Leap - A New Touch-Free Way To Interact With Your Computer

A couple of weeks ago San Francisco-based Leap Motion announced a new input device called The Leap, an iPod-sized sensor that sits in front of your computer and provides a virtual 3D space that you can manipulate using your fingers. At present, developers are confidently predicting the technology will be available by the end of the year.

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8 of the Best Monty Python's Flying Circus Sketches [Stuff to Watch]

Very few other comedy troupes have broken as much new ground as Monty Python did when they were first broadcast on the BBC in 1969. Not only was the humour fresh, well-delivered and very, very silly; but they also attracted a great deal of negative attention for their outrageous jokes and foul language. Today we’ll be looking at some of the more memorable moments from this original outing.

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Better iPhone Audio & Video: Adapters, Microphones And Accessories For Superior Sound [iPhone]

Last week I rounded up a few of the best apps for capturing video and the accessories you might want to consider if you want to get the most out of your iPhone’s video capabilities. Today we’re turning our attention to audio, the achilles heel of any videographer.

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Design & Export Beautiful Diagrams From Your Browser With Creately

Dependence on the cloud is growing and many desktop applications are getting left behind in favour of collaborative, access-anywhere solutions. The ability to quickly share, tweak and work together from thousands of miles away clearly has its benefits, regardless of application. Diagramming software is no different, and one browser-based solution is Creately.

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Better iPhone Video: Best Paid & DIY Accessories for Smooth, Steady Footage

Nothing says "professional" like a smooth and steady shot, which is by far the iPhone’s greatest weakness when it comes to capturing decent footage. Luckily the smartphone’s popularity has spawned a vast number of accessories and DIY solutions designed to improve video performance.

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Better iPhone Video: Shoot, Process & Edit Video Like A Pro With These Apps [iPhone]

Shooting a film on an iPhone might not seem like the smartest idea, but for many it’s a viable option for capturing decent HD quality video on the move. Monday’s Stuff to Watch featured a number of productions created using the iPhone, a few specialised apps and some extras which can really make the difference. Today we’ll be exploring the iPhone filmmakers’ toolbox.

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6 Short Movies Shot With an iPhone [Stuff to Watch]

In addition to being a communication, entertainment and organisational god-send, the iPhone 4 and 4S are fairly capable video recorders. The iPhone Film Festival (IFF), a bi-annual celebration of handheld motion picture goodness, has taken this to the next level. If you’re considering shooting a short film, documentary or music video then you’ve probably already got a long list of equipment you’ll need to invest in.

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4 Strange And Disturbing Linux Distros You Probably Won't Be Installing

Linux is the operating system of choice for those who decide to go their own way. The open source model means the building blocks are there for you if you decide that you need your very own operating system. This has resulted in more Linux distros than you could ever imagine.

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A Brief History Of Mobile Phones

Mobile phones have changed the way we live our lives and to many, the prospect of a world without voice calling, text messaging and mobile Internet access is an unsettling one. As we all know, mobile phones didn’t just happen overnight. They grew up, just like us.

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80 Fascinating Historical British WWII Propaganda Films [Stuff to Watch]

Recently the British Council, an organization that focuses on educational and cultural importance, released a bounty of historical films produced during the Second World War for viewing online. These reels were produced to counter Nazi propaganda and convince the world that Britain was doing “just fine” despite the devastating effects of war.

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Top 8 Apps & Services For Tracing A Mobile Phone Location [iOS, Android, WP7 & Others]

There are a couple of good reasons you might want to trace the location of a mobile phone. Theft is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to smartphones, due to the amount of personal data being carried around in our pockets on a daily basis. Keeping track of friends and family is another potential use. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the options.

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