Author Archives: Tim Brookes

GarageBand began life on the Mac in 2004 and quickly rose to prominence as a simple yet feature-rich music-making app. Almost two decades later, GarageBand for iPhone and iPad continues to impress. It’s s completely free, totally user-friendly, a… Continue reading →

The iPhone was designed to work best with Macs, iCloud, and other Apple technologies. However, it can be a great companion for a Windows PC or Chromebook, too. It’s all about finding the right tools to bridge the gap.Read This Article on How-To G… Continue reading →

The iPhone Home screen hasn’t changed since Steve Jobs first showed it off in 2007. Come fall 2020, iOS 14 will drastically shake things up with a few features that will be familiar to anyone who used an Android device in the last few years.Read … Continue reading →

You might think the biggest announcement of WWDC 2020 is Apple ditching Intel processors in favor of first-party silicon, but you’d be wrong. No, the big news is that iOS and iPadOS 14 will finally let you choose your default browser and email a… Continue reading →

If you’re shopping for a new desktop Mac, you’ll almost certainly be drawn to the iMac. However, Apple also makes the iMac Pro, Mac mini, and a freshly redesigned Mac Pro. Let’s look at the differences.Read This Article on How-To Geek… Continue reading →

Everyone wishes their iPhone battery would last longer. While we all patiently wait for a breakthrough in battery technology, there are a few things you can do to save power and maximize your iPhone’s battery life.Read This Article on How-To Geek… Continue reading →

The iPad is widely regarded as a best-in-class tablet, but with so many different versions available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading →

Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android are two mobile platforms with very different approaches to security, privacy, and software selection. Migrating from one to the other can be an adjustment.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading →

Apple gives you 5 GB of free iCloud storage, but that doesn’t go very far. If you want to back up your iPhone or store media on iCloud, you’ll probably need to upgrade to the 50 GB, 200 GB, or 2 TB tier.Read This Article on How-To Geek &rsa… Continue reading →

Laptops and liquids are a bad combination, but accidents happen. If you’re reading this after a spill, the first thing you should do is turn off your machine, and then remove the power cable and battery as soon as possible.Read This Article on H… Continue reading →