Articles by: Matt Hanson

Creative Bloq ART AND DESIGN INSPIRATION

Matt has been a technology journalist for well over a decade, writing for publications such as T3, MacFormat and Creative Bloq. He's a senior editor of TechRadar, Creative Bloq's sister site, where he can be found writing about and reviewing laptops, computers, monitors and more. He often writes for Creative Bloq, helping creatives find their perfect laptop or PC.

Articles by: Matt Hanson

The best monitors for PS5 in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 20 November 22

Hardware Enhance your gaming experience with these top monitors.

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The best USB-C monitors in 2022: top screens that can charge your laptop

By Matt Hanson last updated 21 November 22

Hardware Pair your MacBook or Windows laptop with one of the best USB-C monitor. Take a look at our top picks.

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The best laptops under $1,000/£1000

By Matt Hanson published 14 October 22

laptops You don't need to spend a fortune with these great laptops.

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The best iPad for students in 2022

By Matt Hanson published 14 October 22

Apple We pick the iPads with the features students need.

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The best video editing computer in 2022: the ideal desktop PCs for video editors

By Matt Hanson, Jess Weatherbed published 7 October 22

Tools These are the best video editing computers in 2021 to suit every budget.

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The best Mac for video editing in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 4 November 22

Apple We measure up the best Macs for video editing: both MacBooks and Mac PCs.

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The best laptop for drawing in 2022

By Matt Hanson published 6 October 22

Digital Art Top laptops for digital artists.

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The best laptops for music production in 2022

By Matt Hanson published 6 October 22

Hardware Looking for a laptop for working with music? We've picked out the best music production laptops available.

Most powerful laptops: a MacBook Pro 16-inch M1, slightly open on a desk

The most powerful laptops in 2022

By Matt Hanson, Jess Weatherbed published 5 October 22

Tools Your guide to the most powerful laptops around, ideal for all of the most heavyweight creative tasks.

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The best laptop for animation in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 11 November 22

Web Design Looking for the best laptops for animation? We have you covered.

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Refurbished tech - what to look out for before buying

By Matt Hanson last updated 25 August 22

Tablets A great way to save money – if you’re careful.

The best Chromebook in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 31 October 22

buying guide The best Chromebooks can be effective – and affordable – laptops for your creative work.

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MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review

By Matt Hanson published 10 August 22

Apple Apple’s thin and light laptop is back, and better than ever.

MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022) review

By Matt Hanson published 7 July 22

Review The new MacBook Pro 13-inch comes with Apple’s new M2 chip, but the same old design.

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Logitech Crayon review

By Matt Hanson last updated 21 June 22

Review The Logitech Crayon is a great tool for digital artists that uses the same tech as Apple’s Pencil stylus.

Acer Aspire 5 (2022)

By Matt Hanson published 21 April 22

Review A no-nonsense laptop for working on.

Apple Studio Display review

By Matt Hanson last updated 31 March 22

Review The Studio Display is Apple's 27-inch monitor aimed at creatives, but is it worth buying?

Mac Studio review

By Matt Hanson published 22 March 22

Review We check out Apple’s latest Mac, aimed at creative professionals.

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Best gaming monitors in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 2 September 22

Video games The best gaming monitors can be judged on resolution, refresh rate, and size. We've selected the best for your needs.

Cheap 4K monitor deals

By Matt Hanson published 5 January 22

Hardware These are the best cheap 4K monitors that don't compromise on quality.

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Surface Pro 8 review

By Matt Hanson last updated 15 March 22

surface pro 8 Is the new Surface Pro 8 a return to form for Microsoft’s tablet, or just more of the same?

MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop is right for you?

By Tom May last updated 23 November 22

Hardware This guide will help you decide.

The best PS5 deals available right now

By Matt Hanson published 2 November 21

PS5 The best PS5 deals can get you Sony's in-demand games console with some decent savings.

MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) in the office

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021)

By Matt Hanson last updated 26 July 22

macbook pro Did Apple just release its best ever creative laptop?

The best home design software in 2022

By Matt Hanson last updated 17 March 22

Software Create your own studio with some of the best home design software.

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