
Ian Evenden
Ian Evenden has been a journalist for over 20 years, starting in the days of QuarkXpress 4 and Photoshop 5. He now mainly works in Creative Cloud and Google Docs, but can always find a use for a powerful laptop or two. When not sweating over page layout or photo editing, you can find him peering at the stars or growing vegetables.
Latest articles by Ian Evenden

Nvidia RTX A1000 review: a small card can make a big difference
By Ian Evenden published
The Nvidia RTX A1000 is a blast from the past.

The latest ASUS ZenBook's new CPU makes it a tempting MacBook alternative
By Ian Evenden published
A thin but large laptop with a brand-new chip in it.

BenQ RD280UG tries to prove that tall is the new wide
By Ian Evenden published
A screen made for coding can do it all

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 2026: the touchy-feely choice
By Ian Evenden published
A 2-in-1 laptop that gets the screen exactly right

HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation review: jumbo-sized computing performance
By Ian Evenden published
A tightly packed bundle of pure computing performance

Geekom’s light laptop is a legendary back-to-school choice
By Ian Evenden published
Here’s a great deal on a well-specced thin and light laptop.

Apple Studio Display (2026) review: meet the new boss, same as the old boss
By Ian Evenden published
The Apple monitor of your dreams, possibly

The MacBook Air M5 has only been out for a minute, and there's already a decent discount
By Ian Evenden published
Money off at Amazon for this absolute gem in Apple's ranks.

Intel's new Arc Pro B50 is a fresh challenger in the graphics arena
By Ian Evenden published
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is a low-profile workstation GPU with potential, but is outclassed by cheaper cards in some cases.

Tested: PNY has made a budget GPU with real creative potential
By Ian Evenden published
Lower-end in games, but extremely capable at creative work.

Tested: Apple MacBook Air M5 13-inch review: more Mac than you might expect
By Ian Evenden published
There's definitely something in the Air tonight

Tested: Apple's MacBook Neo breaks the rules
By Ian Evenden published
Did Apple just become a budget-friendly tech company?

Tested: Apple's latest MacBook Pro with M5 Max is ridiculously powerful and ridiculously expensive
By Ian Evenden published
Apple takes the MacBook Pro to the next level

Geekom A5 Pro review: you’ve heard the one about things in small packages?
By Ian Evenden published
Tiny, quiet, and underpowered for creative tasks

ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13: lights, camera, action laptop?
By Ian Evenden published
An ideal laptop for video editing on the run, but it comes at a cost

MSI Vector A18 HX review: this laptop is big in every way
By Ian Evenden published
An 18-inch gaming... sorry, engineering... laptop that offers a lot of performance at a high price.

The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is a new ultralight laptop contender
By Ian Evenden published
A new challenger enters the battle for the thinnest and lightest laptop, and this one’s packing some power.

New year's resolution: is 8K something you need to worry about?
By Ian Evenden published
The urge to upgrade is always great, but 8K screens aren't necessary outside niche applications just yet.

This 8K ASUS monitor is a big deal in so many ways
By Ian Evenden published
If you need 8K and you’re prepared to pay for the best, this is the high-res monitor for you

Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: big and bad (in a good way)
By Ian Evenden published
The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is hugely powerful yet surprisingly cool and quiet.

Lenovo LOQ 15i Gen 10 review: a laptop for when you don't need the bleeding edge
By Ian Evenden published
A low-spec gaming laptop for a very nice price.

Affinity by Canva review: free is the magic number
By Ian Evenden published
The Affinity suite of creative apps is now free, and hasn't changed much in the transition to its new owner.

The capable ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop will make you howl: “if only it was cheaper”...
By Ian Evenden published
With a mix of new and last-gen components, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a mix of highs and lows.
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