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 open an image in Camera Raw in Adobe Photoshop
By Peter Wolinski published
Need to quickly tweak exposure? How you open an image in Camera Raw using Adobe Photoshop.
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This iPhone camera feature could be ruining your photos — disable it now
By Peter Wolinski published
Prioritize Faster Shooting will adapt the quality of your iPhone's images, which might not be what you want. Here's how to find and disable it.
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This iPhone camera feature is the quickest way to get pro shots — enable it now
By Peter Wolinski published
Enable the iPhone camera's grid to help you compose your shots better.
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How to block someone on WhatsApp
By Peter Wolinski published
Need to block someone on WhatsApp? Here's how to do it.
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You can now automatically block spam on WhatsApp — here's how
By Peter Wolinski published
WhatsApp now lets you block any calls from unknown numbers to help cut down on spam. Here's how to do it.
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This iPhone setting could be draining your battery and data — here's how to disable it
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Wi-Fi Assist on iPhone could be draining your battery and data. This is how you turn it off.
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This is the best Windows 11 tool you're not using — and it will save you a ton of time
By Peter Wolinski published
The Always On Top PowerToy pins an app window to the top, so it'll stay visible.
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How to use PowerRename on Windows 11
By Peter Wolinski published
PowerRename is a Windows Shell extension that enables easy bulk renaming.
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How to download videos from Facebook
By Alan Martin last updated
Want to watch Facebook videos offline? Here’s how to download videos from Facebook on desktop and mobile.
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Want window snapping on your Mac? Use this awesome trick
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to get the Windows snapping feature on Mac with the Rectangle app.
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I ditched Windows for macOS for work — and I never want to go back
By Peter Wolinski last updated
I've spent months working on macOS after switching from Windows. In my opinion, Windows is lacking.
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How to get a transparent taskbar on Windows 11
By Peter Wolinski published
Improve the look of the Windows 11 taskbar by turning it transparent. We've got step-by-step instructions.
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How to remove the background from a photo on iPhone
By Peter Wolinski published
You can remove the background from any photo using iOS Files, and it automatically gets saved as a new image.
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How to identify any song on iPhone
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to identify any song on iPhone using the built-in Shazam music recognition.
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Insta360 Go 3 review
By Peter Wolinski, Mike Prospero published
The Insta360 Go 3 action camera delivers a lot of excellent features for its tiny size.
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How to take hands-free photos on a Google Pixel
By Peter Wolinski published
You can now take a photo on a Google Pixel without having to tap the screen or press the shutter button. Here's how.
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How to make and set emoji wallpapers on a Google Pixel phone
By Peter Wolinski published
You can now set custom emoji wallpapers on Pixel phones. Here's how to make and set them.
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How to set Cinematic Wallpapers on a Google Pixel phone
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Cinematic Wallpapers are now available on Google Pixel devices. Here's how to set them.
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Your iPhone’s auto correct sucks — here’s how to turn it off
By Peter Wolinski published
Your iPhone's auto correct is notorious for making the wrong choices. Here's how you disable it for good.
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How to view Reddit posts during the indefinite blackout
By Peter Wolinski published
Many subreddits have recently gone private, with others planning an 'indefinite' blackout. If you really need to view a post, here's how some can still be accessed.
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This iOS Shortcut is a must for anyone who uses a microwave
By Peter Wolinski published
Use this microwave cooking time conversion shortcut to find out exactly how long to cook anything.
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This underrated Mac feature automatically tidies your desktop — try it now
By Peter Wolinski published
By using stacks on Mac, your desktop will automatically be sorted and tidied. Use it now.
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How to change your chat wallpaper on WhatsApp
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's how to change your chat wallpaper on WhatsApp, including both light and dark modes.