Articles by Lloyd Coombes, Freelancer & Podcaster

Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

How to hide photos on your iPhone or iPad in iOS 14

By Lloyd Coombes published 17 October 20

Looking to hide your hidden folder on your iPhone in iOS 14? This guide is designed for you.

iPhone 12 Pro Max (L) and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (R)

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: the ultimate smartphone showdown

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 October 20

Versus The biggest and best of Android and iOS go head-to-head as we compare every little thing about them.

How to change your default browser and mail app in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 September 20

Apple will finally let you change your browser and email client defaults - here's how you can do it.

iPad Air 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: which top tablet is for you?

By Lloyd Coombes published 20 September 20

Versus Is the iPad Air 4 worth picking up over Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 or S7 Plus?

watchOS 7 tips and tricks: new ways to make your Apple Watch better than ever

By Lloyd Coombes published 4 September 20

Do you have watchOS 7 on your Apple Watch? Here are our tips and tricks to make the most of the new software.

Should you buy a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday 2020?

By Lloyd Coombes, Samuel Roberts published 26 August 20

Black Friday Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 could be the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch yet.

How to turn on dark mode on iPhone and iPad

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 18 August 20

Updated A full guide guide for how to enable dark mode within iOS and iPadOS.

What is Apple's 1984 advert, and what does it have to do with Fortnite?

By Lloyd Coombes published 14 August 20

Explainer Apple's 1984 advert has been referenced by Fortnite developer Epic, and here's what you need to know.

How to hide apps on iPhone

By Lloyd Coombes published 31 July 20

Want a way to hide apps on your iPhone? We have a guide to explain exactly how.

Doom Eternal vs Animal Crossing: New Horizons – which should you buy?

By Lloyd Coombes published 20 March 20

Bells vs bloodshed. Nook vs Hell Knight. Isabelle vs Imp. Which game should you play? Other than 'both', of course...

What is backwards compatibility? The key PS5 and Xbox Series X feature explained

By Lloyd Coombes, Vic Hood published 25 February 20

Here's everything you need to know about backwards compatibility and why it's a key PS5 and Xbox Series X feature.

Fortnite Battle Royale review

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 27 November 19

Updated We give our official verdict on the phenomenon that is Fortnite.

Dauntless review

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 27 November 19

Looking to do for PVE what Fortnite has done for PVP, Dauntless is a generous free-to-play title with the promise of more content to come.

Borderlands 3 review

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 27 November 19

We give our official TechRadar verdict on the latest addition to the Borderlands franchise.

How to set up and use Memoji on your iPhone

How to set up and use Memojis on your iPhone

By Lloyd Coombes published 26 October 19

Wondering what Memoji are, or wondering how to send them to your friends? We’ll explain how to create your own.

The new Apex Legends update helps it avoid Fortnite's biggest problem

By Lloyd Coombes published 5 October 19

In Depth Apex Legends Season 3 brings a whole new map – something Fortnite still hasn't managed.

How to map a network drive in Windows 10

By Lloyd Coombes published 11 September 19

In this guide we show you how to map a network drive in Windows 10.

Fortnite Creative codes: 10 best Creative mode custom maps

By Lloyd Coombes published 3 September 19

We've put together this handy list of the best Fortnite Creative mode custom maps along with their Creative codes.

No Man's Sky Beyond: everything to know about the game changing update

By Lloyd Coombes published 15 August 19

Here's everything that's new in No Man Sky's Beyond update including No Man's Sky VR and No Man's Sky Online.

How to turn off Siri in iOS on your iPhone and iPad

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 June 19

Here's how to switch Siri off completely, or just in certain situations.

Five things we still don't know about Death Stranding

By Lloyd Coombes published 3 June 19

In Depth We still have a lot of questions about Death Stranding following the latest trailer.

Fortnite: how to win without building

By Lloyd Coombes published 4 May 19

guide Not great at building in Fortnite? Don't worry, we've put together this guide on how to get a Victory Royale without placing a single brick.

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