Jim McCauley
Jim McCauley is a writer, performer and cat-wrangler who started writing professionally way back in 1995 on PC Format magazine, and has been covering technology-related subjects ever since, whether it's hardware, software or videogames. A chance call in 2005 led to Jim taking charge of Computer Arts' website and developing an interest in the world of graphic design, and eventually led to a move over to the freshly-launched Creative Bloq in 2012. Jim now works as a freelance writer for sites including Creative Bloq, T3 and PetsRadar, specialising in design, technology, wellness and cats, while doing the occasional pantomime and street performance in Bath and designing posters for a local drama group on the side.
Latest articles by Jim McCauley
![Adobe alternatives](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9QZDsvz5pZNzdaZw5pjKa-320-80.jpg)
Find Adobe alternatives with this helpful graphic
By Jim McCauley last updated
Do you really need Creative Cloud?
![How to run a design business with just an iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mMQzYwt6zLANu8uyp333e8-320-80.jpg)
How to run a design business with just an iPad
By Jim McCauley last updated
It's the ultimate agile setup.
![6 new Photoshop features you didn't know about](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z2wZkSALkxnbEgvaaYRJ3a-320-80.jpg)
6 Photoshop features you didn't know about
By Jim McCauley last updated
Make your Photoshop life easier with these features.
![An artist prints her work using one of the best laser printers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uAA7Wo3HKftgzA898Ghfw9-320-80.jpg)
The best laser printer
By Jim McCauley published
The best options for speedy document printing.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tYc7Lo8H6n4B9NggRsJ7ve-320-80.jpg)
This is still the best photography cheat sheet we’ve found online
By Jim McCauley, Georgia Coggan last updated
Skylum provides a useful crib sheet for mastering exposure, even with a smartphone.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJg2EX6HxpAjN3cKyZiuBk-320-80.jpg)
9 tools to help you work remotely as a freelancer
By Nick Carson, Jim McCauley last updated
Set yourself up anywhere with these essential pieces of kit for freelancers.
![IDrive review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kDeC9m6JPcKhonxTqpWMZ9-320-80.jpg)
Get 95% off 10TB of IDrive cloud storage – now only $3.98!
By Jim McCauley last updated
Cloud storage for a whole year.
![The best USB sound cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UY3SxHYjggxwbwLWk5TCvG-320-80.jpg)
USB sound cards: 5 best buys
By Jim McCauley last updated
Feeling let down by your computer's audio? Here are five great ways to get a sonic boost.
![Download Adobe Spark](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jrVDgNkZbDUyBcTEf8obFH-320-80.jpg)
Download Adobe Spark: try it for free or get it with Creative Cloud
By Jim McCauley last updated
Everything you need to know about downloading Adobe Spark.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHbFav8tTyWfC8Gtf3dTVR-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Bank Holiday sale deals: Save £300 on this Dell XPS laptop
By Jim McCauley last updated
Grab an epic discount on your next work laptop with this cracking deal.
![Ecommerce platforms](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j69pRgqCpoBjpcer4taFPC-320-80.jpg)
6 of the best ecommerce platforms for selling your work online
By Jim McCauley last updated
Start selling today with your own store.
![Inspiring side projects](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KknavkA593ryGYwHVTXaMZ-320-80.jpg)
8 sensational side projects to inspire you
By Jim McCauley last updated
Get out of the creative rut with your own side project.
![CSS art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qcVxQLEDQvpoM4gQvZR9vg-320-80.jpg)
CSS art gets brilliantly ruined by old browsers
By Jim McCauley last updated
This is why you need cross-platform testing.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fa12d4ba6a0e8219c6409f359c15cdd8-320-80.jpg)
500 genuine 1990s desktop wallpapers
By Jim McCauley last updated
You'll be amazed by this staggering collection of original '90s wallpapers in full 640x480 resolution.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JUo5Cd38TN9RiQtxVneSri-320-80.jpg)
Is Dreamweaver a serious web design tool?
By Jim McCauley last updated
Adobe Dreamweaver's a lot better than it used to be, but is it right for you?
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abhaVvrsXLncU3iJfoVoQ4-320-80.jpg)
Free Flash alternative is here
By Jim McCauley last updated
Wick enables you to make everything from animations to games in the browser, easily and for free.
![Neumorphism](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c5tKeBu7TCwPbkRo8XsmuH-320-80.jpg)
Is Neumorphism really 2020's hottest design trend?
By Jim McCauley last updated
Neumorphism's got people talking. But is it worth the hype?
![Web design case studies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y6oNVWPRrwUGfD48Ap5m4Z-320-80.jpg)
5 inspiring web design case studies
By Jim McCauley last updated
Learn how a good case study can showcase your skills.
![6 web design trends that have had their day](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N2nBGYFoKewZ8XVP529ib5-320-80.jpg)
6 web design trends that have had their day
By Jim McCauley last updated
These web trends have outstayed their welcome.
![4 lessons from the greatest illustrators ever](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XzqN585GM8jtoG3cnLcQx4-320-80.jpg)
4 lessons from the greatest illustrators ever
By Jim McCauley last updated
Boost your career by learning from the best in the business.
![6 websites that use illustration brilliantly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y7eGo6KTwjCQBqUT6ysQiQ-320-80.jpg)
6 websites that use illustration brilliantly
By Jim McCauley last updated
Discover six sites that really make illustration work for them.
![The State of JavaScript 2018](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EiHMW3BWya83MXDAxVbt6S-320-80.jpg)
Revealed: The latest JavaScript trends
By Jim McCauley last updated
Need JavaScript guidance? This survey unveils the hottest trends right now.
![Amadine vector app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVxppzX2AqfyzpQudssfKC-320-80.jpg)
Hot new vector art app launches in free beta
By Jim McCauley last updated
Could Amandine be the big Illustrator alternative?