Author Archives: Tim Brookes

The new consoles are almost here! Sony announced two versions of the PlayStation 5: a standard edition with a UHD Blu-ray drive, and an all-digital version. With Microsoft also expected to drop an all-digital next-gen Xbox, you might be tempted to ditc… Continue reading →

Most of us can’t leave home without our smartphone, even if we’re going camping in the wilderness. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can keep your device charged, even in the middle of nowhere, come wind, rain, or shine.Read This Ar… Continue reading →

Suddenly, your Mac becomes unresponsive. You’ve got the spinning pinwheel of death, or worse, no cursor at all. Nothing you do brings your computer back to life. Here are a few things you can try.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading →

The difference between a good photo and a great one might be the few minutes you spend editing it before you share it. These techniques can quickly boost the quality of your photos.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading →

The winds of change are blowing at Apple. The company announced that it intends to fully transition the entire Mac line to custom ARM-based Apple Silicon processors within two years.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading →

macOS has a relatively good reputation for security as a result of Apple’s tight grip, but no platform is safe from attack. Ransomware is just one example of this, and it’s a growing problem. Here’s how to keep your Mac safe.Read This… Continue reading →

You can use your iPhone to capture and share images in seconds, but it might be worth pausing before you hit upload. Editing your photos before you share them can make a huge difference to the final image, and everything you need is already built into … Continue reading →

So, you’ve downloaded and installed a new Mac app, only for it to refuse to open. Now, you’ve got to work out whether it’s a problem with macOS, an incompatibility issue, or even a security threat. Let’s try to solve the problem… Continue reading →

According to Flickr, the iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. Every year, Apple tweaks and improves it, which is one of the most compelling reasons to upgrade to the latest model. To take the best pictures with your iPhone, though, you&#8217… Continue reading →

Apple MacBooks and many desktop Macs have built-in microphones. However, you can also connect headsets and other mics via USB, a 3.5mm audio jack, or Bluetooth. Here’s how to fix a microphone that’s not working on your Mac.Read This Article… Continue reading →