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
![A product shot of the top 3 best laptops for writers on a bright purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QCX7HqETGmmRafob5KbEn8-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for writers
By Beren Neale last updated
Find the perfect laptop for writing your next masterpiece.
![A shot of the various best magic keyboard alternatives on a colourful pink background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdiJYRcywspazC6nDhZUw6-320-80.jpg)
The best Magic Keyboard alternatives
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best Magic Keyboard alternatives on sale today.
![Three of the best laptops for video editing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E4nNHxDbEKStjnUtvVxq8H-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for video editing
By Adam Marshall last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.
![Three of our favourite office chairs for back pain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KVS3yZCc7FQe55VRzvT3E-320-80.jpg)
The best office chairs for back pain we've tested and reviewed
By Beren Neale last updated
We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.
![Three of the best conference room webcams](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DJkjXiJGFY6qJpZ3kmgr7N-320-80.jpg)
The best conference room webcams
By Beren Neale last updated
Take a look at our pick of the best conference room webcams to enhance your virtual meetings and keep everyone in the picture.
![Product shots of three Apple Pencil alternatives](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aL48Bc9KzN4BVDE99iUNCi-320-80.jpg)
The best Apple Pencil alternatives
By Beren Neale last updated
We present the best Apple Pencil alternatives today.
![Best website builder for artists: Wix/Shopify/Squarespace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qrmQhEsRGLmPR6QnZ8FFb-320-80.jpg)
The best website builder for artists
By Tom May last updated
We reveal the best website builder for artists today.
![The best art printers; three black printers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBuVaqx9Ja22imTDCapbTV-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Three of the best monitors for video editing on an orange background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MoSy7tZW6xtQ5RqyihZQND-320-80.jpg)
The best monitors for video editing
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.
![Three of the best photo scanners on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qUGxmDeAye72RXaLfxNEuF-320-80.jpg)
The best photo scanners
By Beren Neale last updated
Digitise your favourite prints with the best photo scanners.
![Product shots of three iPads displaying abstract colourful shapes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MoJu2SiDvNMYHnjyz84Xod-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad for Procreate
By Matt Hanson last updated
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate
![Wix and Squarespace and Shopify logos on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UpuaUgX38XFghBQzPFxzuV-320-80.jpg)
The best website builder for small businesses
By Tom May last updated
We've tried and tested various website builders so you can start selling products and services today.
![Three of the best laptops for photo editing on a purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2e9QqgXbNxLpQAnE7etHNa-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for photo editing
By Matt Hanson last updated
Full of power, these are the best laptops for photo editing.
![Best free blog website platforms - Wix/Weebly/Substack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yH5sVmLryia4NTcfhJnNLQ-320-80.jpg)
The best free blog websites
By Beren Neale last updated
Promote your work and build an audience with one of the best free blog websites available.
![The MacBook M3 Max, in an office set up.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TKV8SxbPDbdV8BduNifvpS-320-80.jpg)
What Apple did to the MacBook Pro M3 specs is a slap in the face for 2D creators
By Beren Neale published
I thought the MacBook Pro was meant to be for all creatives.
![Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55BupDDBZyx5ybfHp7RXej-320-80.jpg)
The best Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the pick of the best Day Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals for value, variety and crafting fun.
![Three of the best monitors for MacBook Pro on a green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7j8fJmkgEuJuN7PKsnuTQ-320-80.jpg)
The best monitors for MacBook Pro
By Matt Bolton last updated
Choose a second screen from one of the best monitors for MacBook Pro.
![MacBook M3 Pro deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SbADevKg8auiC6LGx4CrqU-320-80.jpg)
The best Macbook Pro M3 prices
By Beth Nicholls, Beren Neale published
The best prices on the mightiest MacBook Pro in both 14 and 16-inch display sizes.
![The Hinomi X1 chair, up against a white, curved wall.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZiAHcCsR3gNsuawHgYiRf-320-80.jpg)
Hinomi X1 ergonomic chair review: is it too feature-filled for its own good?
By Beren Neale published
This is a solid entry into the mid-to-high-end ergo chair market.
![Three of the best laptops for watching movies on an orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpzVMNchDNmv4XTBa6vLn5-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for watching movies
By Tom May, Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best laptops for watching movies and streaming.
![Memorial Day Apple Watch Series 9 deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NypFPwqvLxPkNpPF4ApPEc-320-80.jpg)
Apple Watch Series 9 price slashed by $70
By Joe Foley last updated
The GPS version of the latest Apple Watch 9 is well worth tracking.
![The Creative Bloq Memorial Day sale deals.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sMuRA4nAQxc32B9DDrFYvn-320-80.jpg)
Memorial Day iPad deals: You can still save on the new iPad Pro and Air
By Beren Neale last updated
Memorial Day has ended, but the best iPad deals haven't.
![Our favourite budget art printer in on sale for Memorial Day.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aP9a3YPyJsxbvKiVKmbR4a-320-80.jpg)
Our favourite budget art printer is nearly half price for Memorial Day!
By Beren Neale published
Pay $99.99 and get limitless quality art prints.