
Paul Hatton
Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.
Latest articles by Paul Hatton

I tried AOC's latest 27-inch gaming monitor, the Q27G4ZR, and it's surprisingly good for creatives too
By Paul Hatton published
The AOC Gaming Q27G4ZR has everything creatives could want but it's still at the lower end of colour performance

What is Unreal Engine 5? Everything you need to know
By Paul Hatton last updated
Discover why Unreal Engine 5 is the real-time creation platform that does it all for game development, 3D visualisation and VFX.

The best Unreal Engine 5 plugins
By Paul Hatton last updated
The essential Unreal Engine 5 plugins will take your video games to a whole new level.

The best game development software to learn how to make a video game
By Paul Hatton last updated
The best game software for beginners, hobbyists and professionals.

I tested the Revopoint Trackit, and I don't want to see a scanning marker ever again
By Paul Hatton published
I tested the Revopoint Trackit and I don't want to see a scanning marker ever again

This cheap and cheerful Acer laptop will just keep on going
By Paul Hatton published
The Acer Aspire 14 AI might not have high-end specs but it'll deliver for most

Performance-hungry creatives need look no further than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI
By Paul Hatton published
But I still have one serious reservation we need to talk about...

Forget what you know about CAD – Plasticity has made 3D modelling fun again
By Paul Hatton published
Plasticity might be the new kid on the block, but it's already punching well above its weight

If you work in CAD and AutoCAD these are simply the best laptop options out there
By Paul Hatton last updated
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.

The MSI Cyborg 15 AI might be affordable, but is it any good?
By Paul Hatton published
Gamers get reasonable power for under a grand, but overall performance is lacking.

How I use AI in my creative workflow – these are the tools that actually help
By Paul Hatton published
Sponsored by SCAN
Photo upscaling, image generation, content creation, and more.

The ASUS V16 is good for gamers, but serious creatives will need more computing power
By Paul Hatton published
Reasonable GPU performance is hampered by poor CPU performance.

I tried Autodesk Fusion for the first time, and here's why I'm still using it for CAD projects
By Paul Hatton published
Autodesk Fusion is a powerful CAD/CAM application that excels in parametric and collaborative design

I tried the ACMER P3 Dual Laser Engraver, and it doesn't get any better than this
By Paul Hatton published
If you can afford it, you should get it.

I’ve finally found a stackable monitor that I want to use
By Paul Hatton published
The Uperfect Delta Max Touch monitor delivers on almost every front.

The best 3D modelling software
By Paul Hatton last updated
Our expert picks the best 3D modelling software for beginners and pros alike, including free and paid-for options.

The Acer Swift 16 AI is far from an AI dream but will do for creative generalists
By Paul Hatton published
The Acer Swift 16 AI is not so much a dedicated AI machine but more a laptop for creative generalists.

I tried an AOC monitor designed exclusively for creatives, and I loved everything about it (well, almost)
By Paul Hatton published
The Graphic Pro U32U3CV has it all – amazing colour, great design, and abundant connectivity

It's not perfect, but FreeCAD is one of the best free CAD programs I've ever used
By Paul Hatton published
It's not perfect, but FreeCAD is one of the best free CAD programs I've ever used

I carried the CUKTECH 20 Power Bank with me for a week and it's never let me down but boy is it heavy
By Paul Hatton published
Review It's fast, powerful, and incredibly well built. Also a bit expensive, but hey.

SketchUp hasn't changed much in two decades, but it's still one of my go-to design packages
By Paul Hatton published
A new focus on visualisation brings SketchUp out of its shell.

Tested: the BenQ PD3226G is a 4K monitor that delivers for creatives
By Paul Hatton published
BenQ PD3226G review: A 4K monitor that delivers for creatives

I tested the 3DMakerPro Eagle scanner and boy is it good for the price
By Paul Hatton published
I tested the 3DMakerPro Eagle scanner and boy is it good for the price
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