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

Couple sat in a tent, using one of the best travel laptops

The best travel laptops in 2023

By Tom May published

buying guide Work, play, stream, and more with the best travel laptops.

best business laptops: Business woman working on a laptop in an office

The best business laptops in 2023

By Tom May published

buying guide These are the best business laptops on the market today.

Corsair EX100u portable SSD on desk

Corsair EX100U review: the tiniest portable SSD we've ever seen

By Tom May published

We review the Corsair EX100U, a small SSD with a lot of power.

iPad Pro vs iPad Air

iPad Pro vs iPad Air: Which Apple tablet is right for you?

By Tom May published

Apple We pit iPad Pro vs iPad Air for creative work.

Origin evo17-s laptop

Origin EVO17-S (2022) review: this gaming laptop is a great choice for creatives

By Tom May published

We put this premium gaming laptop through its paces.

The best watercolour pencils are represented by a hand drawing on a wet paper, depicting a pond

The best watercolour pencils in 2023

By Tom May last updated

Art Create amazing wash effects with the best watercolour pencils.

Woman fixing AirPods Pro 2, one of the best Apple headphones, into her ear

The best Apple headphones in 2023

By Beren Neale published

Apple We reveal the best Apple headphones for music and podcasts.

Best laptop for Cricut; a laptop surrounded by crafting products

The best laptop for Cricut makers in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Tools Discover which laptop works best with Cricut makers.

Apple Pencil

The best iPad accessories in 2023

By Tom May last updated

buying guide Enhance your tablet with the brilliant iPad accessories.

Best laptop for cad - Woman using laptop in busy design office as colleagues chat behind her

The best laptop for CAD, AutoCAD and 3D modelling in 2023

By Tom May last updated

3D What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max, the best iPhone for photography, being used to photograph a living room

The best iPhone for photography in 2023

By Alex Blake published

Apple What's the best iPhone for photography right now? We reveal the models keen shooters should invest their cash in.

A UI designer uses one of the best UI design tools on a monitor screen on a desk

The best UI design tools in 2023

By Carl Cahill, Tom May last updated

Web Design Discover the best UI design tools available today.

The Asus ZenScreen OLED MQ13AH, one of the best portable monitors, on a desk beside a laptop

The best portable monitors in 2023

By Tom May last updated

Hardware Connect a second display to your laptop with the best portable monitors around.

Best LG monitors

The best LG monitors in 2023: top LG displays for gaming, MacBook Pro and more

By Tom May last updated

3D Find the best LG monitors available today, for creative work, gaming, productivity, and watching movies.

Best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing; a person sketches a girl using a mechanical pencil

The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing in {2022}

By Tom May last updated

Tools The best mechanical pencils for drawing and writing enable you to create with precision.

A sample image of Editorial New, one of the best free fonts

The best free fonts: 88 quality type options for creatives

By Tom May published

Fonts Enhance your designs with these brilliant free fonts.

A selection of the best HP laptops on a table

The best HP laptops in 2023

By Jim McCauley last updated

buying guide Whatever your needs, you'll find the best HP laptops here.

Best Apple Watch alternatives - Photo of person wearing Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

The best Apple Watch alternatives in 2023

By Tom May last updated

Discover the best Apple Watch alternatives, at a range of prices.

Download Dreamweaver - Dreamweaver interface showing photo of foliage

How to download Dreamweaver for free or with Adobe Creative Cloud

By Tom May published

Web Design All you need to know about how to download Dreamweaver

Website homepage made with Pixpa showing range of photos

Pixpa review: the best platform for photographers?

By Tom May published

We review this website builder focused on image-led portfolios.

The best lightbox for tracing and drawing; a person traces and draws a dog using a lightbox

The best lightbox for tracing and drawing in March 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Illustration We round up the best lightbox options available for different budgets and uses.

The best easels for painting 2023 for beginners and pros; a photo of a woman painting on a beach

The best easels for painting in 2023

By Ian Dean last updated

Art The best easels for painting are perfect for painting at home, in the studio or plein air. Which is the best for you?

Best Apple watch apps - Hand holding Apple Watch up on table

The best Apple Watch apps in 2023

By Alex Blake published

Apps These are the best apps for Apple Watch.

One of the best Macs for video editing on a desk beside a camera

The best Mac for video editing in 2023

By Matt Hanson last updated

Apple From laptops to PCs, these are the best Macs for video editing.

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

The most powerful laptops in 2023

By Matt Hanson last updated

Tools Ideal for heavyweight tasks, these are the most powerful laptops

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