Articles by Tim Hardwick

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Best Apple Watch charging stands 2024: Dock and charge your smartwatch

By Tim Hardwick last updated 2 October 24

Buying Guide Here's how to make sure your Apple Watch looks the part on your desk or bedside table with one of the best charging docks.

14 best Apple Watch accessories to pair with your smartwatch

By Tim Hardwick, Adam Vjestica published 20 July 22

Buying Guide Take your timepiece to the next level with one of these 14 great Apple Watch accessories.

The best iOS apps for creating music

By Tim Hardwick published 15 February 19

Make a musical masterpiece with your iPhone or iPad

15 best tips and tricks for Apple Watch 4 and watchOS 5

By Tim Hardwick published 25 October 18

Get more out of your Apple Watch with this selection of top tips.

These are the best accessories for the iPhone 8

By Tim Hardwick published 21 May 18

Buying Guide Max-out the usability of your new iPhone 8 with these recommended add-ons.

8 top iPhone X accessories

By Tim Hardwick published 25 January 18

Take your iPhone X experience to the next level with a few of these top-of-the-line extras.

6 of the best iPhone speaker docks

By Tim Hardwick, Andrew Williams published 2 January 18

Buying Guide Some say docks have had their day - we disagree. Here are six of the finest iOS-device charging speakers still available.

macOS High Sierra tips and tricks

By Tim Hardwick published 12 July 17

How to use the new features in Apple's latest desktop operating system for Mac.

8 of the best third-party iOS microphones

By Tim Hardwick published 23 December 16

Take audio recording quality up a notch with one of these third-party mobile microphones.

10 best iPad Air 2 cases 2017

By Ben Stinson, Tim Hardwick published 14 December 16

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cases available to keep Apple's still-great tablet protected while looking stylish.

Deep-freezing the dead: how cryopreservation could save us from terminal illness

By Tim Hardwick published 18 November 16

In Depth Paying to be cryogenically frozen at death in the hope of one day being revived is far from science fiction.

10 of the best HTC 10 cases

By Tim Hardwick published 27 October 16

Buying Guide Complement and protect your HTC 10 with one of these tried and tested third-party cases.

iOS 9: 74 tips and tricks

By Michael Simon, Tim Hardwick published 23 August 16

Updated The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, both with iOS 9, are out now. Read on for tips about your phone's new operating system.

How to fix audio issues in Windows 10

By Tim Hardwick published 27 June 16

Track down the source of your sound issues in Windows 10 by following these steps.

How to use iTunes in Windows 10

By Tim Hardwick published 24 June 16

Give iTunes 12 a test drive on your PC – and learn how to downgrade if you don't get on.

How to use the Windows Store

By Tim Hardwick published 16 June 16

Discover a world of great new apps that have the Microsoft stamp of approval.

62 OS X El Capitan tips and tricks

By Nick Mediati, Cory Bohon, Tim Hardwick published 16 May 16

Updated OS X El Capitan isn't the big overhaul that Yosemite was, but you'll still find lots of smaller improvements.

How to back up your Google Drive files locally

By Tim Hardwick published 29 April 16

Safeguard your Google Drive files and avoid losing access to them by backing up your data to your hard drive.

How to master File Explorer in Windows 10

How to use File Explorer in Windows 10

By Tim Hardwick published 15 April 16

Use File Explorer to organise and maintain your files and folders in the way that suits you best.

How to use Groove Music

By Tim Hardwick published 11 April 16

Create a unique playlist of your favourite tracks with Microsoft's own music service and app.

How to download iOS 9.3 right now

By Tim Hardwick published 21 March 16

Updated Get all the new features of Apple's upcoming iOS - today.

How to improve your Windows 10 laptop or tablet's battery life

By Tim Hardwick published 4 March 16

Control how Windows 10 manages power consumption and you'll get more from your laptop's battery.

How to customise the Windows 10 taskbar

By Tim Hardwick published 19 January 16

The Taskbar is almost always on your screen – set it to work your way, and improve efficiency.

How to get fit with Apple Watch fitness apps

By Tim Hardwick published 5 January 16

Not satisfied with Apple's Activity tracker? Try these third-party fitness apps for the Apple Watch.

How to download and perform a clean install of OS X El Capitan

By Tim Hardwick published 1 October 15

Everything you need to know about performing a clean installation of Apple's latest operating system.

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