Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer.
Latest articles by Erlingur Einarsson

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The EV3450XC is a solid, comfortable monitor with a focus on usability rather than headline‑grabbing specs.

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Big claims, an attractive pitch, and predictable stumbles were on show for NVIDIA at its RTX Spark IFA showcase.

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RTX Spark brings DLSS 4.5 into Blender's viewport: a win for creative flow (if we don't lose the plot).

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RTX Spark introduces local AI agents in Photoshop, and creatives should be (cautiously) optimistic

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NVIDIA's RTX Spark showcase at IFA offered both tantalising promise and unanswered questions.

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Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

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Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.

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The Eizo ColorEdge CG2700X adds prestige and precision to your professional workspace... at a cost.

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The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition now costs $680 less than the equivalent MacBook Air!

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Discover the best laptop for drawing digitally with a stylus.

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Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

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Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

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Our Back-to-School series continues, and this time it's the former class clown's time to shine.

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Before you buy your next laptop for uni, let's solve one of tech’s biggest debates: OLED or IPS?

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As the back-to-school hordes descend on laptop retailers, this is perhaps the most important question of the season.

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Your field of study decides your laptop choice. Don't buy blind.

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Make your back-to-school laptop choice simpler with our rundown of the best laptops for your studies.

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Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

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This hybrid laptop has a good screen and excellent stylus, but its integrated graphics present one weakness for creatives.

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CB readers, get $155 off the Geekom GeekBook M16, which was already the cheapest Ultra 9 laptop I've tested.

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A rare example of regression from its predecessor...

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Like me, with the Bluetti Elite 10, you too can pretend you're a rugged survivalist.

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And if you give me 2 minutes, I'll convince you too.
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