Articles by: Tom May

Creative Bloq ART AND DESIGN INSPIRATION

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.

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Why the Nothing Phone is the first serious threat to the iPhone

By Tom May last updated 16 September 22

mobile phone Is Carl Pei the new Steve Jobs?

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Apple's new MacBook has a potentially fatal flaw

By Tom May last updated 29 June 22

Apple YouTubers spot something Apple didn't mention.

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Substack review

By Tom May published 20 May 22

newsletter We get hands-on with the newsletter and blogging platform.

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HAG Capisco 8106 chair review

By Tom May published 18 May 22

Review This quirky chair could change your view on sitting and standing.

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The best PDF editors in March 2023

By Tom May last updated 22 March 23

Software With one of the best PDF editors you can read, edit and export PDFs to your heart's content.

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC review

By Tom May published 27 April 22

Software Is Adobe's PDF editor worth the cost of a subscription?

Luminar Neo review

By Tom May published 26 April 22

Review This affordable photo editor is a great choice for beginners, with three excellent AI tools that even pros will like.

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The best design apps for Windows

By Tom May published 26 April 22

Digital Art We reveal the best design apps for Windows available today.

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The best Apple Watch bands in March 2023

By Tom May last updated 4 July 22

Apple Find a new Apple Watch band to suit your style.

The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them

By Tom May published 29 March 22

Graphic Design We explain what they are, which one you should use, and when.

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The best cloud storage for creatives in 2023

By Tom May published 24 March 22

Business Discover the best cloud storage services available today.

The best website hosting for WordPress in 2023

By Tom May published 15 March 22

Software Looking for website hosting for WordPress? Here are the best.

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The best Google Photos alternatives in 2023

By Tom May published 15 March 22

Software Get more storage with the best Google Photos alternatives.

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The best paper shredder in 2023

By Tom May published 17 February 22

Digital Art Protect yourself against identity theft: we reveal the best paper shredder at a range of prices.

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7 ways to improve your graphic design skills

By Tom May last updated 14 March 22

Graphic Design Build on what you know to become a better graphic designer.

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8 of the world's coolest coworking spaces

By Tom May last updated 14 March 22

Career Why work in a building when you could work here?

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12 brilliant business card templates

By Tom May last updated 14 March 22

Graphic Design These business card templates are worth paying for.

SignNow review: sign documents digitally, and get others to sign yours

By Tom May last updated 10 February 22

Software Can this subscription service save you time and money?

pdfFiller review

By Tom May last updated 8 April 22

Software The easy way to sign, edit, create & share PDF forms

Apple AirPods price drops to all-time low in post-Christmas sales

By Tom May published 27 December 21

deals They've never been this cheap!

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 price plummets in unmissable after Christmas deal

By Tom May last updated 28 December 21

The pro tablet is now under $600, saving you a cool $300.

Apple M1 MacBook Air shock price drop continues in after Christmas sales

By Tom May published 27 December 21

This post-Christmas deal brings the 2020 Apple MacBook Air M1 down to its lowest ever price.

MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop is right for you?

By Tom May last updated 23 November 22

Hardware This guide will help you decide.

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Revealed: the colour that's most likely to engage people online

By Tom May published 22 November 21

Colour Shutterstock says this colour is more engaging than any other.

Dune Part 2: could this epic fan art influence the sequel?

By Tom May last updated 19 November 21

Film We certainly hope so.

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