Tim Brookes
896 articles published since February 28, 2015
About Tim Brookes
Tim Brookes is a freelance writer based in Brisbane, Australia. He can usually found exercising, playing video games, and annoying his two cats Inka and Roger.
How to Add More Ethernet Ports to Your Router
Adding more Ethernet ports is easy, but you should keep a few things in mind when doing so.
6 Best Grammarly Alternatives to Check Grammar and Readability
Writing is not that easy, but these Grammarly alternatives can help.
Pull That Old iPhone Out of the Drawer and Trade It for Some AirPods
Convert unused devices into wireless earphones and more.
How (and Why) to Limit Social Media and App Time on Your iPhone
Do you know how long you spend scrolling every day?
What Is the AVIF Image Format?
AVIF saves bandwidth, supports HDR, and is probably already supported in your browser of choice.
Why You Should Be Writing Everything in Markdown
Markdown is an easy-to-learn language that's readable, versatile, and works (almost) anywhere.
The Best Apple Pencil Alternatives of 2023
Don't fancy spending over $100 on an Apple stylus? Here are our top alternatives.
The Best Free 3D Modeling Software
Create art, video game assets, or items to 3D print with these free apps.
What are iPhone Shortcuts and How Do I Use Them?
Shortcuts are the most powerful iPhone feature you're not using.
The Best Apple Watch Ultra Bands of 2023
There aren't a ton of Apple Watch Ultra-specific bands available yet, but the good news is that 45mm Apple Watch Series bands are also compatible.
The Best Free DAWs and Music Making Software
You don't need to spend big on software to get started making music.
Is Apple Arcade Worth It? 5 Reasons to Give it Another Shot
Now's a great time to jump back into Apple Arcade if your subscription has lapsed.
The Best iPhones of 2023
Thinking about buying an iPhone but put off by all the choices? Here are our top picks for your next Apple smartphone.
How to Set an Emergency Contact on iPhone (and Why)
Better to have it set up and not need it than to need it and not have it.
How to Set Up Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account
Did anyone ask for compulsory Microsoft logins?