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Orestis Bastounis
A veteran from the days of the 8-bit ZX Spectrum, Orestis is always interested in the fastest, slickest way to make computers do new and exciting things.

Articles by: Orestis Bastounis

best laptops for programming

The best laptops for programming in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis

Web Design The best laptops for easy and efficient coding.

Best ultrawide monitor

The best ultrawide monitor in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Matt Hanson

Tools These are the best widescreen monitors for creatives.

best 4K monitor

Best 4K monitors: Huge savings on Dell, LG and Samsung monitors

By Orestis Bastounis, Dan Grabham

Tools Choose the best 4K monitor for your creative work.

Best monitors for photo editing

The best monitors for photo editing in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis

Tools Get super-accurate colours when editing photos with these best monitors for photo editing.

best computer for video editing

The best computer for video editing in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Matt Hanson

Tools We review the best computers for video editing, for any budget.

Best iPad deals

The best iPad deals in September 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Creative Bloq Staff

Apple All the best iPad deals out there, including iPad Air deals and iPad Pro deals.

Best iPad Pro apps

The 26 best iPad Pro apps to enhance your Apple Pencil

By Christopher Phin, Creative Bloq Staff, Orestis Bastounis

Apps The best iPad Pro apps for your Apple Pencil.

The most powerful laptops in 2020

The most powerful laptops in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Matt Hanson

Tools Today's most powerful laptops can do amazing things. Here are the fastest laptops around.

Best laptops for graphic design [Radek Grzybowski on Unsplash]

The best laptops for graphic design in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Matt Hanson

Hardware Kit yourself out with one of these top laptops for graphic designers.

best laptops for photo editing

The best laptops for photo editing in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis

Photography If you're after one of the best laptops for photo editing, then you've come to the right place.

best graphics cards

The best graphics cards in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Matt Hanson

Tools Our guide to the best graphics cards for every use and all budgets.

AMD Ryzen 3950X processor review

By Orestis Bastounis

3D Our verdict on the Ryzen 3950X processor.

the best laptops for 3D modelling

The best laptops for 3D modelling in 2020

By Creative Bloq Staff, Orestis Bastounis

Hardware Discover the best machines for 3D modelling and rendering.

Acer ConceptD 7

Acer ConceptD 7 review

By Orestis Bastounis

Review We examine whether this powerful laptop is up to speed for creative work. Is it worth the price tag?

Razer Blade 15 advanced model

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model review

By Orestis Bastounis

Hardware Is it any good for 3D work?

Gigabyte Aero 15X review

Gigabyte Aero 15X review

By Orestis Bastounis

Hardware Powerful laptop guarantees excellent 3D performance.

iPad apps for 3D

Is it possible to turn your iPad into a 3D studio?

By Orestis Bastounis, Adam Dewhirst

3D 3D work on the iPad is easier than ever. But are its apps up to the task?

Asus ProArt PA90

Asus ProArt PA90 mini workstation review

By Orestis Bastounis

Review Is Asus' PA90 worth it?

Best Microsoft Surface deals

The best Microsoft Surface deals in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis, Creative Bloq Staff

Hardware The best Microsoft Surface deals on Microsoft's powerful, flexible machines.

iPad Mini

iPad mini review

By Orestis Bastounis

Review Is the fifth version of the iPad mini any good for creatives?

CG innovations: graphics card

10 innovations that changed the world of CG

By Orestis Bastounis

Hardware How milestones in hardware have advanced the world of CG.

Best GoPro deals

The best cheap GoPro deals for filmmakers and creatives

By Brendan Griffiths, Orestis Bastounis

Video The cheapest GoPro deals, so you can film your adventures.

Best Dell laptops

The best Dell laptops in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis

buying guide Your guide to the best Dell laptops, for a range of needs and budgets.

LG gram 17

LG gram 17 review

By Orestis Bastounis

Hardware Super-light with enough performance for serious design work.

Best tablets for photo and video editing: iPad Pro

The best tablets for photo and video editing in 2020

By Orestis Bastounis

Hardware Edit your photos and videos on the move.