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 edit the Host file on macOS
By David Crookes published
Here's how power users can edit the Host file on macOS

How to do a reverse image search using Google
By David Crookes last updated
Learn how to do a reverse image search on your PC, Mac, iPhone or Android phone

How to type a hashtag on Mac
By David Crookes published
Knowing how to type a hashtag on Mac will sure make tweeting a tad easier!

How to use the Automator on Mac
By David Crookes published
Learn how to use the automator on Mac and all of those cumbersome jobs can be eradicated in a flash!

18 macOS Terminal commands to turn you into a Mac power user
By David Crookes published
Get under-the-hood of your Mac with these useful macOS Terminal commands

How to appear offline on an Xbox
By David Crookes published
Stop being disturbed when gaming by learning how to appear offline on an Xbox

How to rename multiple files on Mac
By David Crookes published
Learn how to rename multiple files on Mac so you don't have to change each one individually

How to show a file path on Mac
By David Crookes published
Knowing how to show a file path on Mac ensures you don't have to spend ages working out where items are stored on your computer.

How to find your downloads folder on iPhone
By David Crookes last updated
Learning how to find your downloads folder on iPhone is super easy, and will allow you to quickly find files downloaded from Safari.

How to select multiple files on Mac
By David Crookes published
Knowing how to select multiple files on Mac makes light work of many admin tasks

How to forget a Wi-Fi network on Mac
By David Crookes published
If you're not using a Wi-Fi network, or you're experiencing connection issues, it's useful to learn how to forget a Wi-Fi network on Mac. Here's how.

How to change the email on an Xbox account
By David Crookes published
Learn how to change the email on an Xbox account and make logging in easier for you

How to scroll on a Mac
By David Crookes published
Want to navigate around your Apple computer? Here's how to scroll on a Mac

How to reset SMC on a MacBook Pro
By David Crookes published
You can reset SMC on an Intel-based MacBook Pro if you're having trouble with your computer

How to edit photos on Mac using macOS Photos
By David Crookes published
Making your images sparkle by learning how to edit photos on Mac for free in macOS Photos

How to gameshare on Xbox
By David Crookes published
Learn how to gameshare on Xbox and enjoy digital games with a friend

How to change your gamertag on Xbox
By David Crookes published
Learn how to change your gamertag on Xbox Series X and S in just a few easy steps

How to turn on the keyboard light on a Mac
By David Crookes published
Knowing how to turn on the keyboard light on a Mac will make typing in low light far easier and more pleasurable. Here's how you do it.

How to clear the cache on Xbox Series X and S
By David Crookes published
Learn how to clear the cache on Xbox Series X and S in just a few easy steps

11 hidden iPhone tricks everyone needs to know
By David Crookes last updated
If you want to get more out of your iOS device, then check out this list of 11 amazing iPhone hacks.

How to use the Dynamic Island on an iPhone 14 Pro
By David Crookes published
Learn how to use the Dynamic Island on an iPhone Pro and Pro Max and gain access to a host of at-a-glance features on the lock screen.

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
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