David Crookes
David Crookes has been writing professionally for close to 30 years and, as well as a great fondness for gaming, space, film, music, history, health and politics, he's largely specialized in technology for much of his career. He particularly focuses on Apple devices, having admired the company's tech since using iMac G3 in 1998. He also developed a fondness for the older Macintosh LC III that he later used in his first job as a newspaper reporter.
Since becoming a freelance writer, he has written for a wide number of publications including the Apple-focussed magazines iCreate and Macworld as well as Micro Mart, Web User, T3, Retro Gamer, MagPi, Computer Shopper, Gadget and 3D Artist. His love of gaming has seen him write for Retro Gamer, GamesTM and Wireframe among others and, despite his love of Apple, he still uses a PC – working for PC Pro and once writing for Total PC Gaming.
One of his joys is helping others to use technology which has led him to writing many “how to” tutorials explaining many ways of getting the most out of various devices. He's become an expert user of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. He also likes to kick back with a gaming session on an PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X | S while getting his retro fix on an Evercade handheld.
Latest articles by David Crookes
How to attach a file in iOS Mail
By David Crookes published
Learn how to attach a file in iOS Mail — even if you’re sending a large image or document
How to use Apple Music Sing karaoke on your iPhone and iPad
By David Crookes last updated
The iOS 16.2 update brings a new karaoke mode to Apple Music. Learn how to use Apple Music Sing on iPhone with iOS 16.2 so that you can enjoy a fun karaoke experience
Kill passwords forever — here’s how to set up passkeys on iPhone, iPad and Mac
By David Crookes last updated
It's time to ditch passwords and learn how to set up passkeys on iPhone, iPad and Mac instead
How to change your Apple ID email address
By David Crookes last updated
If you've got a new email address, you'll probably need to change the one associated with your Apple ID. Luckily, it's easier than you might think.
How to open Terminal on Mac
By David Crookes published
Knowing how to open Terminal on Mac lets you fix problems and make tweaks to your Apple computer
How to find someone's location on iPhone
By David Crookes published
Learning how to find someone's location on iPhone will enable to meet up with other people and discover when they're leaving or arriving
How to find the Home folder on Mac and add it to Finder
By David Crookes published
Learning how to find the Home folder on Mac and add it to Finder will make your computing life so much easier
How to set up parental controls on Xbox Series X or S
By David Crookes published
When you know how to set up parental controls on Xbox Series X or S, you can help keep your children safe — and your bank balance will be protected, too.
How to AirPlay to an Apple TV
By David Crookes published
Learn how to AirPlay to an Apple TV, so you can view or listen to iPhone content on a bigger screen, from YouTube to streaming apps and videos from your Photos library.
How to download apps on Apple TV
By David Crookes published
When you know how to download Apple TV apps, you can do so much more with your device
How to watch Apple TV Plus on Android
By David Crookes published
With so many great shows, it's worth knowing how to watch Apple TV Plus on Android
How to resize an image for sharing online
By David Crookes published
If your pictures are too large to post or email then learn how to resize an image for sharing online while ensuring they retain their quality.
How to edit videos on iPhone
By David Crookes published
Learn to edit videos like a pro using your iPhone's built in Photos app
How to share location on iPhone using Find My
By David Crookes published
Your iPhone has a built in app called Find My and you can use it to share your current and precise location with others
How to update an iPad
By David Crookes last updated
Here's how to update an iPad to ensure it runs the latest version of iPadOS
How to update a Mac
By David Crookes last updated
Here's how to update macOS so that you always have access to the latest operating system and software
How to install Chrome extensions on PC and Mac
By David Crookes last updated
Learn how to install Chrome extensions on PC and Mac and discover how you can do more with your browser
How to install Steam on Mac
By David Crookes last updated
Fancy gaming on your Apple computer? Discover how to install Steam on Mac before checking out some cool games.
How to zip a file or folder
By David Crookes published
Get compressing! Here's how to zip a file or folder on a Windows PC or Apple Mac.
How to redeem an Xbox code
By David Crookes published
If you own an Xbox Series X|S console, then it's useful to know how to redeem an Xbox code.
How to remote desktop on Mac
By David Crookes last updated
Wondering how to remote desktop on Mac? You're about to find the solution may be easier than you imagined.
AirDrop not working? Here's how to fix it
By David Crookes last updated
AirDrop not working? Learn how to troubleshoot the problem by following a checklist of possible faults
How to use AirDrop on Mac
By David Crookes published
Here's how to use AirDrop on Mac, allowing you to quickly transfer files between devices
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