Peter Wolinski
Peter is the Reviews Editor at Tom's Guide. Having built gaming PCs since he was 10 (that's a while ago now) he's a bit of a nerd about components and hardware. He's also been an iPhone user since the classic iPhone 4, and a Mac user for well over a decade. Experienced in using and testing all kinds of technology — from phones through to tablets, computers, games consoles, cameras and smart home tech — helping people find the best tech for them (at the best prices) is what Peter does best. A photographer since he bought his first camera (a Fujifilm) in 2015, Peter was previously an Editor for Canon-Europe.com. He then edited the Cameras and How To sections of Tom's Guide. When he's not crafting helpful, in-depth reviews, Peter can usually be found out and about honing his architectural photography skills, riding his motorcycle around Welsh mountain roads, telling everyone about his two greyhounds, squeezing a few extra FPS out of PC games or perfecting his espresso shots.
Latest articles by Peter Wolinski
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How to change keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11
By Peter Wolinski published
Change keyboard shortcuts in Windows if the default ones don't work for you.
![A close up shot of a 40% mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8e9WkFxz7gNdQakkTbZc9S-320-80.jpg)
How to remap keys on Windows
By Peter Wolinski published
This is how you remap your keys on Windows 11 using Microsoft Power Toys.
![iOS 17 visual look up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FB5jwfW2DiiC7iNnErAk5F-320-80.jpeg)
7 best ways to use your iPhone's awesome Visual Look Up feature
By Peter Wolinski published
The 7 best ways to use your iPhone's Visual Look Up feature.
![A photo of a Steam Deck in hand running OpenMW](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cHAgbcUDL2eopUkTq3dESL-320-80.jpg)
I got Morrowind working on Steam Deck — here's the best way to do it
By Peter Wolinski published
OpenMW lets you play Morrowind on Steam Deck. Here's how.
![A photo of a car dashboard with lots of warning symbols lit up with iPhone next to it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hBsWEPPELwruKq7QjK3qo-320-80.jpg)
Your iPhone can tell you what's wrong with your car — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
Visual Look Up now translates those cryptic dashboard symbols. Here's how.
![A screenshot from Cities Skylines 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6WWFd8M8E4MYCw2jjzgHh-320-80.jpg)
I played Cities: Skylines 2 — it sucks, but I still kinda love it
By Peter Wolinski published
Cities: Skylines 2 was released too early, but it's still an incredibly enjoyable game.
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Gaming on Mac? Disable this hidden macOS Sonoma setting now
By Peter Wolinski published
macOS Sonoma lets you disable mouse pointer acceleration —without Terminal! Here's how.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P5Yg5cnXTuom4bmz967Gnh-320-80.jpg)
This hidden camera feature is the best thing about the iPhone 15 Pro — here's how it works
By Peter Wolinski published
Retrospective focal point selection is so cool. Here's how it works on the iPhone 15 Pro.
![iPhone 15 Pro shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4qzZj388Xo2QE5NY5gygYk-320-80.jpg)
I tested the iPhone 15 Pro cameras for a week — 5 features I love
By Peter Wolinski published
After a week with the iPhone 15 Pro, these are my favorite camera features.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Px22PY9KZrevmyukVTFjpC-320-80.jpg)
iOS 17.2 brings live translation to the iPhone 15 Pro Action button — how it works
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to set up translation with the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button, along with tips on how to choose your languages.
![iPhone 15 Pro shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hiLj9XCewu5Sx9NY2ZYKM9-320-80.jpg)
Your iPhone has a fatal security flaw — how to fix it immediately
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Old passcodes can be used to unlock your device... you'll want to delete those.
![An image of an Apple Watch on a wrist, showing the Noise app and decibel reading](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GC52ZKq4ncjJWAfob2kGQZ-320-80.jpg)
This Apple Watch feature will save you from hearing damage — enable it now
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to use the built-in decibel meter on your Apple Watch to measure volume.
![An image of the AirPods Pro 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZeP3sbqYG9YXvNdZFmdKvQ-320-80.jpg)
The AirPods Pro 2 saved my hearing — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
The AirPods Pro 2 are excellent at blocking noise, including from my very loud motorcycle.
![Steam Deck - Batman Arkham Knight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZF379gWmBmrEwsnXMw58mC-320-80.jpg)
How to check battery health on Steam Deck
By Peter Wolinski published
Concerned about your handheld's battery? Learn how to check battery health on Steam Deck.
![A photo of an iPhone 15 reverse charging a set of AirPods Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/efnkenPbXZ6dTaJvvj3VXg-320-80.jpg)
The iPhone 15 lets you use reverse charging to charge AirPods and small devices — here's how it works
By Peter Wolinski published
This is how reverse charging on the iPhone 15 works.
![Apple iPhone 15 Plus review.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yXWCH6n2sRMxpk6awSynXc-320-80.jpg)
How to sideload apps from untrusted developers on iPhone
By Peter Wolinski published
You can install third party apps from "untrusted" developers on iPhone. This is how.
![Apple AirPods Pro 2 head in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eSrm4nqESVfPYkgt48umd4-320-80.jpg)
This new AirPods feature automatically adjusts volume — how to enable it
By Peter Wolinski published
Personalized Audio adjusts the volume of your AirPods based on your surroundings. Here's how to turn it on.
![Apple iPhone 15 Plus review.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gn8ozP7jzQiy4AHFnobLGB-320-80.jpg)
Your iPhone can help diagnose anxiety and depression — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
The iPhone's Mental Health Questionnaire can help you understand your risk of anxiety and depression. Here's how to use it.
![An image of an iPhone 13 Pro Max with a purple wallpaper. On screen is the iOS Messages app, opened within a Home Screen folder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DATepdAM8ey2xKVEHn5pxP-320-80.jpg)
Dual SIMs? Use this hidden iOS 17 feature to tidy up your Messages inbox
By Peter Wolinski published
iOS 17 introduced dual SIM filtering in Messages. Here's how it works.
![macOS Sonoma running on a Mac outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9bAAq8CaQmGT5P4NA4TSM6-320-80.jpg)
macOS Sonoma lets you use iOS widgets without them installed on your Mac — here’s how
By Peter Wolinski published
macOS Sonoma lets you add iPhone widgets to your Mac desktop. Here's how get those iPhone widgets on a MacOS device.
![An image of an iPhone 13 Pro Max with a purple wallpaper. On screen is the iOS Messages app, opened within a Home Screen folder](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DATepdAM8ey2xKVEHn5pxP-320-80.jpg)
15 hidden iOS Messages features you need to know
By Peter Wolinski published
Messages is one of those apps that's essential to the iPhone experience. Here are some useful hacks and hidden features that make it even easier to use this messaging app.
![Apple Music logo and Spotify logo on phones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B8udLC7eGfaHf3XmhxUUQ3-320-80.jpg)
Apple Music just got one of Spotify’s best features — here’s how to turn it on
By Peter Wolinski published
Apple Music users finally get Crossfade, but it's buried in Settings. Here's how to turn it on.
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How to update an iPhone
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Learn how to update an iPhone, to ensure you're using the most secure and best optimized version of iOS