Articles by: Tom May

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Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity (opens in new tab), published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.

How to download Adobe XD free or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 17 January 23

Software Everything you need to know about getting Adobe XD.

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The best iPad holder for bed in 2023

By Tom May published 17 January 23

Lifestyle Watch movies and more, with the best iPad holder for bed

The best iPad for drawing: A person holding an iPad Pro 12.9 in their lap

The best iPad for drawing in 2023

By Tom May published 16 January 23

iPad Create amazing digital art, with the best iPad for drawing available today.

The Nike logo: a history

By Tom May published 13 January 23

News How one of the world's best known logos was made.

Apple's touchscreen MacBook can't come soon enough

By Tom May published 13 January 23

Make it happen, Apple.

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro could feature game-changing graphics

By Tom May published 12 January 23

The 14 Pro's loss might be the 15 Pro's gain.

Best student MacBook - two students at a MacBook

The best MacBook for students in 2023

By Tom May published 12 January 23

Back to School Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.

New Titanic movie poster design is getting utterly roasted

By Tom May published 12 January 23

News Hello, Photoshop.

Apple iPhone 15: from design to specs, everything we know so far

By Tom May published 10 January 23

2023 already sounds an exciting year for iPhone fans.

CES 2023 is over, and it was the weirdest one yet

By Tom May published 9 January 23

Lifestyle Disco fridge or pillow that breathes, anyone?

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AI misunderstanding causes outrage on Reddit

By Tom May published 9 January 23

Digital Art Ben Moran suspended after posting his own artwork on r/Art.

Woman in shadow talking to a virtual version of her dead husband on a screen

This disturbing deepfake service just took 'creepy' to a whole new level

By Tom May published 9 January 23

ai You can now chat to a 'digital twin' of a dead loved one.

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The best laptops for watching movies in 2023

By Tom May published 7 January 23

laptops Enjoy great picture detail and audio quality, with the best laptops for watching movies

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The best Apple Pencil grips in 2023

By Tom May published 6 January 23

Apple Make digital drawing easier and protect your stylus from damage, with the best Apple Pencil grips.

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The best Chromebooks for students in 2023

By Tom May published 5 January 23

laptops These laptops are secure, fast-running and relatively cheap.

Download Adobe Animate: How to try it for free or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 4 January 23

Adobe Here's the legal way to download Adobe Animate for free.

Affinity Publisher, one of the best InDesign alternatives

The 7 best InDesign alternatives in 2023

By Tom May published 4 January 23

Software These are the best InDesign alternatives that don't require a monthly subscription.

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The best standing desk converter in 2023

By Tom May published 3 January 23

Lifestyle Boost health and productivity with the best standing converter.

The best logo designer to use in 2023

By Tom May published 23 December 22

Logo Which is the best logo designer (and which are worth paying for?)

Procreate, one of the best Illustrator alternatives

The best Illustrator alternatives to use in 2023

By Tom May published 23 December 22

Software Seven alternatives to Adobe Illustrator for vector editing, illustration and design.

How to download Adobe Acrobat for free or with Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 21 December 22

Adobe Download Adobe Acrobat and work on PDFs like a pro.

The best photo-editing software in January 2023

By Tom May published 21 December 22

Photography Enhance your images easily with the best photo editors today.

How to download After Effects for free or as part of Adobe Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 20 December 22

Software All you need to know about how to download After Effects.

Two people looking at one of the best website builder for photographers on a laptop.

The best website builder for photographers in January 2023

By Tom May last updated 20 January 23

Software With the best website builder for photographers you can create a standout online presence.

How to download InDesign for free or with Adobe Creative Cloud

By Tom May published 16 December 22

Adobe Our quick and easy guide to download InDesign.

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