Beren Neale
Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, in 2012 he found himself bridging the magazine/website divide as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. Since then he moved up to lead ImagineFX, was Launch Editor of the fine art magazine Paint & Draw, moved to Canon Pro Europe website as Deputy Editor, and then edited the graphic design magazine Computer Arts. In 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website, as Deals Editor. Now as Ecom Editor, when he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he helps digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love. Outside of work, Beren likes rock climbing and dancing to James Brown. Only James Brown.
Latest articles by Beren Neale
The best alternatives to MacBook Pro: get Apple-like performance without paying the premium
By Beren Neale last updated
Get the kind of style and build quality usually associated with Apple, but in a Windows machine.
Early Apple Black Friday deals: the top offers so far on iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and more
By Beren Neale last updated
We know it's early – but we've started tracking the best Black Friday Apple deals on popular tech including iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and plenty more.
The best MacBook for students: portable power at tempting prices
By Beren Neale last updated
Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.
Get ready for some big MacBook Black Friday deals this year
By Beren Neale last updated
There are already discounts of up to $700 available, so this Black Friday could have some previously unseen MacBook bargains.
I'm already excited for Black Friday iPad deals – and here's why
By Beren Neale published
There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.
The best laptops for photo editing
By Matt Hanson last updated
Full of power, these are the best laptops for photo editing.
These are the best frame TVs you can get today
By Beren Neale last updated
Get a TV and a digital frame in one, with the best frame TVs.
These are my 9 favourite Prime Day deals for creatives so far: laptops, drawing tablets, 3D printers and more
By Beren Neale published
Today is the last day to upgrade your creative setup, whatever your interest.
The best website builder for artists: craft an online portfolio to be proud of
By Tom May last updated
We reveal the best website builder for artists today.
I've just spotted 30% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ – one of our favourites
By Beren Neale published
This is one of the biggest discounts I've seen on the Tab S9+.
I'm tracking Prime Day iPad deals, and these are the best so far
By Beren Neale last updated
There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.
I've looked everywhere, and these are the best office chair deals this Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale last updated
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.
Amazon Prime Day is coming in October, but there are already record MacBook deals
By Beren Neale last updated
Some of these deals already beat the last Prime Day's best MacBook prices.
The best laptops for writers: the perfect platform to pen your masterpiece
By Beren Neale last updated
Find the perfect laptop for writing your next masterpiece.
The best laptops for drawing: make beautiful art with these delightful devices
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best laptop for drawing digitally with a stylus.
These are the Apple Prime Day deals worth looking at: including $150 off AirPods Max
By Beren Neale last updated
Many of these Apple Prime Day deals are still live.
Boulies EP460 review: a cracking budget chair that is better than it looks
By Beren Neale published
This is one of the better office chair options for value out there.
This excellent new budget office chair has $70 off for Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale published
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.
Every Apple Pencil compared: Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1, Pro and USB-C: which is best for you?
By Matt Bolton last updated
We pit Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2, Pro and USB-C.
The best website builder for small businesses: start selling online today
By Tom May last updated
Create a site your customers will love, with the best website builders for small businesses.
3 Apple deals I'd snap up before Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale published
If previous years are anything to go by, these discounts aren't getting much better than this.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives
By Beren Neale last updated
We present the best Apple Pencil alternatives today.
The best art printers: From premium to portable
By Beren Neale last updated
The best art printers enable you to create beautiful prints of your artwork in your home or studio.
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