Tom May

Tom May

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. 

Articles by: Tom May

students in a classroom collaborating using one a laptop, possibly one of the best Chromebooks for students

The best Chromebooks for students in 2023

By Tom May published

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

Download Adobe Animate

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

By Tom May published

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

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

best standing desk converters

The best standing desk converter in 2023

By Tom May last updated

Lifestyle Boost health and productivity with the best standing converter.

A woman edits her photos on a PC.

The best photo-editing software in March 2023

By Tom May published

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

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

The best website builder for photographers in March 2023

By Tom May last updated

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

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: the two phones on blue backgrounds

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: is either worth buying today?

By Matthew Bolton published

Apple We compare iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max to help you decide.

Best free video editing software - A MacBook is open on a wooden desk, running some free video software.

The best free video editing software in March 2023

By Tom May last updated

video editing We reveal the best free video editing software available today.

A shot of the various best touchscreen monitors on a colourful background

The best touchscreen monitors in 2023

By Tom May last updated

3D Make computing quick and easy with the best touchscreen monitors.

A man coding on a laptop on one of the best online coding courses

The best online coding courses in 2023

By Tom May published

Career Paid-for and free coding courses to hone your skills.

An artist sits at her desk with her traditional and digital art around her.

The best website builder for artists in March 2023

By Tom May last updated

website builder We reveal the best website builder for artists today.

Best board games Four people playing taboo

The best board games in 2023

By Tom May published

Lifestyle We reveal the best board games available today, for kids, adults and families.

The best 3D pens; a person makes. a model using plastic filament

The best 3D pens in 2023: model and design in 3D

By Ian Dean last updated

3D Create art in three dimensions, with the best 3D pens.

MacBook Pro and Samsung laptop on purple and yellow background

Apple vs Samsung: which brand should you buy?

By Tom May published

laptops Who wins in the battle of Apple vs Samsung?

Person working on one of the best Chromebooks

The best Chromebook in 2023

By Matt Hanson published

Who needs Windows? Get a fast and powerful laptop for less, by checking out the best Chromebooks instead

A woman with headphones sits at a desk looking at one of the best software for editing videos for YouTube.

The best software for editing videos for YouTube in 2023

By Tom May published

video editing You'll find the best software for editing videos for YouTube right here.

The best craft tables for cricut; a green wooden desk in a small room with crafting and stationary

The best craft tables for Cricut in 2023

By Jim McCauley published

Cricut Give yourself a head start, with the best craft tables for Cricut and other creative projects.

Best jigsaw puzzles - Moomins: A dangerous journey jigsaw puzzle

The best jigsaw puzzles in 2023

By Tom May last updated

Lifestyle The best jigsaw puzzles for hours of fun putting together beautiful designs.

A woman uses a large mobile phone with a graphic background.

The best video editing apps in March 2023

By Tom May last updated

Tools Use the best video editing apps to edit video on your phone or tablet.

Lego Harry Potter - three characters

The best Lego Harry Potter sets

By Tom May last updated

Lifestyle These Lego Harry Potter sets are Sirius-ly good.

A woman sits at a desk and works on some video editing software.

The best video editing software in March 2023

By Tom May last updated

Tools With the best video editing software for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android you can get pro-level footage.

A shot of a gamer playing a Nintendo Switch

Where to buy Nintendo Switch online before Christmas

By Tom May published

gaming Here’s where to buy Nintendo Switch online right now.

Nixplay photo frames with several images on them.

The best digital picture frame March 2023

By Tom May published

Graphic Design Put your favourite photos on display, with the best digital photo frames available today

The best art printers are represented by a photo of a printer next to a selection of art prints

The best art printers in 2023

By Tom May published

Graphic Design The best art printers enable you to create beautiful prints of your artwork in your home or studio.

Best pens - someone drawing on big paper

The best pens for artists in 2023

By Tom May published

Art The best pens for drawing, writing, shading and more.

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