Latest articles by Ian Evenden
I've tested the Apple Mac Studio M4 Max, and it's clearly just gotten better
The M4 Max gives the Mac Studio a power boost
Tested: The low-power Eizo Flexscan FLT is made for eco-conscious computer users
There may be brighter monitors than the EIZO FlexScan FLT, but few that use as little power.
If you want a curved OLED monitor that's just the right size, I recommend the Acer Predator X32X
A big and curved OLED with a fast refresh rate.
We've tested the new HP Omen Max 16, and its gaming power can be put to good 3D and video use
We like Max, but it may be held back by a few hardware concerns
I tried this innovative gadget that looks a sci-fi prop but is actually a useful and cleverly designed power bank and charger combo
Power bank meets charger aboard the Enterprise
The new Dell Pro 13 is a laptop for those who wear suits not Hawaiian shirts – but it's nippy and lasts all day
A laptop for the traveller and the manager rather than the renderer or editor.
I just tested Apple's best and newest MacBook – and it's now even more 'wow'
Feather-light, and punching above its weight.
I just tested the Duracell Bunny of laptops – if you need a long battery, it doesn't get better than this
The HP Omnibook X 14 looks like an ordinary laptop, but this Snapdragon-powered machine is an endurance runner.
I tested the iPad Air M3 especially for creative pros – it feels like an iPad Pro in all but name (and price)
Desktop class power comes to the finest tablet for creatives.
Tested: the Freepik AI image and video generator is slick and big, and filled with moral dilemmas
With such impressive image and video-generating abilities, this "AI creative suite" will be tempting to many, despite the moral and ethical questions surrounding generative AI.
I've tried the new HP OmniBook 2-in-1, and I think hybrid workers should give it a good look
While it may be made from purest grey, the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 will keep you up all night and beyond.
Zoner Photo Studio X review: photo editing made easy(er)
An image-editing app offering a broad range of functionality.
After using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2025 for a week, I'm not sure it can replace Adobe in my life
Two main apps are all CorelDRAW needs for a complete graphic design solution.
After trying CorelDRAW Go, I think it might be your online InDesign replacement
CorelDRAW GO is a graphic design web app with a lot of interesting capabilities, especially for online design.
I tested the new Asus ZenBook Duo – and it's perfect... except for one disappointing flaw
One screen good, two screens better.
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025) review: A very good tablet that could be excellent
Excellent hardware combined with a wobbly software ecosystem.
Seagate Ultra Compact SSD (STMX1000400) review: small on the outside, big on the inside
A pocket-sized SSD that can keep up with the bigger boys
Cyberlink Promeo review: quick post generation with added AI
Cyberlink Promeo is a useful desktop app for quickly and easily putting together social media posts and adverts.
I've tested the ABS Cyclone Ruby gaming PC, and it could be a good option for creatives too
The ABS Cyclone Ruby has enough graphics power for video and rendering courtesy of some still-hot last-gen tech.
ABS Cyclone Aqua review: this affordable(ish) tower PC pushes the pixels
A games PC brings more grunt to your work
Google Pixel 8a review: all the AI, for less
Google’s lower-cost Pixel brings a lot of usability to the mid-range
Acer PD3 folding portable monitor review: a glorious tallscreen that will be useful for some
A big screen on the go
Dell Inspiron 14 (5441) review: cut-price Snapdragon performance
Dell’s final Inspiron prioritises battery life over graphics performance.
