Articles by Daryl Baxter, Contributor

Daryl's first writing piece was during his days at Nottingham Trent University in 2012, where his interview with original Tomb Raider composer Nathan McCree was published in the Uni magazine across all its campuses, helping Daryl to discover the career he wanted to follow. Even though he was currently studying (and eventually graduated) a degree in Computer Systems (Networks) at the time.

Daryl is a freelance writer and author of two books—The Making of Tomb Raider and 50 Years of Boss Fights. A third book, the follow up to ‘Tomb Raider’, comes out in 2026. Having worked at TechRadar previously as a software writer from 2021 to 2023, Daryl understands how software can benefit users, as well as having an interest in how accessibility features can benefit others.

With over a decade of experience, his work has been featured in Tom’s Guide, SUPERJUMP, Pocket Tactics, Radio Times, The Escapist, and more.

He also owns Springboard, a copywriting business focused on AI-free work, and publishes a fortnightly newsletter of the same name.

Articles by: Daryl Baxter

It’s time for Windows Media Player to take on Apple Music for WWDC

By Daryl Baxter published 3 June 23

Opinion Windows and Mac have always been in some kind of battle - but this time the battleground is a musical one.

Windows 11 features, pricing and everything you need to know

By Daryl Baxter, Matt Hanson, Jess Weatherbed last updated 23 May 23

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Windows 11, including news, features and price details.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, here are the iOS apps that help my anxiety

By Daryl Baxter last updated 17 May 23

Mental Health Week As someone who can have low or high anxiety at random moments, there's apps that can help calm me in some way.

How to use Lockdown Mode in macOS Ventura to help secure your data

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 5 April 23

How to boost the security of your system to help avoid a range of cyber attacks

How to use Android apps in Windows 11 thanks to its Subsystem feature

By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published 15 March 23

We show you how to access the Amazon Appstore and run your favourite mobile apps and games on your PC.

A screenshot of the windows snipping tool

How to record your desktop in video with the updated Snipping Tool in Windows 11

By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published 1 March 23

Windows' Snipping Tool used to be just an app for taking screenshots - now it offers screen recording as well.

How to use WhatsApp in 2026 on iOS, macOS, your web browser, Windows and Android

By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published 22 February 23

Get started with WhatsApp and then progress to mastering more advanced options

How to switch from Twitter to Mastodon and use it on iOS, Android and more

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 15 February 23

From finding a server and signing up for a Mastodon account to finding everyone you follow on Twitter at once.

How to use Freeform on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

By Oliver Haslam published 11 February 23

Here's how you can use all the best features that Freeform provides on an Apple device of your choosing.

Streets of Rage 4 being played on Windows 11

How to take a screenshot in Windows 11

By Daryl Baxter last updated 3 February 23

We show you how to take screenshots in Windows 11 with various tools and shortcuts.

iOS 16.3 Advanced Data Protection and App Tracking

Why Apple's overall Privacy focus in iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 is a big deal

By Daryl Baxter published 28 January 23

Privacy To mark Privacy Day, here are six features to keep your data profile safe from those you don't trust.

iPadOS 16.3 is here: new features, supported iPads, everything we know

By Daryl Baxter last updated 27 January 23

The next iPad operating system has arrived with a new way to multitask, a dedicated weather app and more.

Playing GoldenEye on my iPad is real, and it's spectacular

By Daryl Baxter published 27 January 23

With the help of Xbox Cloud, Nintendo, an iPad, an 8BitDo controller, and a Game Pass subscription, I'm content.

OpenCore lets you install macOS Ventura on unsupported Macs - but please don't

By Daryl Baxter published 26 January 23

If you've been wanting to try out Ventura on a 2013 Mac Pro, here's your chance - but is there a point?

This new Mastodon app could be your best shot at moving on from Twitter

By Daryl Baxter published 25 January 23

Tapbots has created a follow-up to Tweetbot for Mastodon, and it builds on what made that app work so well.

WhatsApp on macOS finally gets a big update with a gold icon that's out now

By Daryl Baxter published 24 January 23

Meta has made a native version of WhatsApp available for macOS users bringing speed and a better interface to boot.

How to use Windows 11's Find My Device to help locate your lost laptop

By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 21 January 23

This useful feature of Windows 11 not only helps to locate your lost laptop, but also locks out other people from accessing it.

Twitter's sudden ban on third-party apps is baffling as it is stupid

By Daryl Baxter last updated 19 January 23

Opinion Twitter's dev team is setting a dangerous precedent of miscommunication and complacency with one tweet.

Instagram wants to manage your time on the app - but will it make a difference?

By Daryl Baxter published 19 January 23

Opinion Meta is introducing more ways to help manage the barrage of notifications you can get in Instagram - but is it needed?

Why does Apple think my M1 Pro MacBook Pro is suddenly worth nothing?

By Daryl Baxter published 19 January 23

Opinion While I'm waiting for an M3 Pro MacBook, Apple's trade-in prices are so terrible, they need a rethink.

My M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch is perfect - so I don't care about an M2 Pro upgrade

By Daryl Baxter published 17 January 23

Opinion If you also own an M1 Pro and above Mac, I'd hold off to see what the M3 could offer - especially for gaming.

Steve Jobs holding MacBook Air in January 2008

Apple’s MacBook Air turns 15 – my highs and lows of owning one for 8 years

By Daryl Baxter published 16 January 23

Opinion In January 2008, Steve Jobs heralded the 'thin' era of Apple, and one of its best Mac laptops to ever debut.

How to use Safari's Tab Groups in macOS Ventura

By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published 14 January 23

Discover how to group together related websites, how to switch between groups, share them and more.

The beat stops for Groove Music in Windows 10 as it's replaced by Media Player

By Daryl Baxter published 13 January 23

With the rebooted Windows Media Player available in Windows 10, Groove Music is being sent to the app graveyard.

Touchscreen Macs could mark the end of iPad - so what could it use for macOS?

By Daryl Baxter published 12 January 23

Opinion With the struggles of Stage Manager on iPadOS ongoing, touchscreen Macs could be a sign that it's the end.

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