Tim Brookes-Senior Editor

Tim Brookes

Senior Editor

Contributor Since May, 2019
Qualifications BA (Hons) Journalism
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About Tim Brookes

Tim has been covering technology for almost 20 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, Mac, 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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Two pieces of dowel wood on a Bambu Lab 3D printer.
Here’s why wood is a 3D printer’s best friend
DIY

Don’t pick between wood and filament; choose both.

ABUS MoDrop Mips bike helmet closeup.
Cycling is going high-tech in some exciting ways—here’s what to look out for
Fitness

On your bike.

Gran Turismo 7 dashboard with a Cheap Yellow Display by caa1211 on GitHub.
7 projects you can build with an ESP32-powered Cheap Yellow Display
Single-Board Computers (SBCs)

Save on soldering and get your next project running faster.

Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer with the roof up.
My 3D printer got so much better after I stopped printing toys (and started printing solutions)

Your printer can do so much more.

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IKEA Inspelning energy monitoring smart plug in a person's hand.
5 things I wish I’d done before starting a Home Assistant smart home
Smart Home

Shoulda, woulda, coulda.

ESP32-WROOM microcontroller ESP development board.
4 impressive presence-sensing ESP32 projects to build this weekend (Aug 28 - 30)
Single-Board Computers (SBCs)

Using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and radar.

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Amazon Echo Dot Max and Studio on a shelf.
Please stop using Amazon and Google to run your smart home
Smart Home

Build a more resilient and open smart home.

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Two Lab Rax 3D printed server racks by mklements on MakerWorld.
5 homelab upgrades you can 3D print to save some money this weekend (Aug 28 - 30)
Homelab

Make your own racks, mounts, NAS enclosures, and more.

An upcycled lamp.
5 beginner-friendly maker projects that don’t require a garage full of tools
DIY

Practice your skills and make things you're proud of.

Ryobi 18V 4Ah lithium battery pack.-1
7 things you can do with Ryobi batteries (aside from powering tools)
Hobbies

Tools for your tools.

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Everything Presence Pro mmWave and PIR sensor.
6 weird Home Assistant sensors that make any home feel futuristic
Smart Home

Stop living in the past.

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HDMI Cable plugged into a computer
Should you use HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C for a 4K monitor?
Monitors

HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, and Thunderbolt are all common now, but which is best?

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Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer with the roof up.
6 warning signs every 3D printer owner should look out for

Your printer is trying to tell you something.

Bambu Lab P2S with filament sticking out of the extruder.
There was nothing wrong with my 3D printer, but I tried this “fix” anyway

If it ain't broke... fix it?

A blue spool of black PLA+ 2.0 filament in front of a white Bambu Lab PLA Basic spool on a wooden desk.
Does 3D printer filament go “bad” over time? The answer is complicated

The excuse you need to use up all your filament.

Ryobi impact driver on its side.
My new Ryobi impact driver is great, but I should have spent more on this instead
Hobbies

Save money in the right places.

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A perfect cup of coffee from above.
4 essential coffee upgrades to get out of bed for
Hobbies

Make your mornings shine.

A Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer printing an object with a blurred print head.
If you love arts and crafts hobbies then you need a 3D printer
Art

Turbo-charge your hobbies.

ESP32-CAM module with breadboard and motion sensor.
3 ESP32-powered camera projects to make this weekend (Aug 21 - 23)
Single-Board Computers (SBCs)

From smart home to hobbies.

Bambu Lab printer hotend with the PTFE tube visible.
5 upgrades for your garage to 3D print this weekend (Aug 21 - 23)

A 3D printer can transform almost any space.

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