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Best pens - someone drawing on big paper
The best pens for artists, tried and tested by pros

By Tom May Last updated

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

Art Supplies
We've tried out an array of pencil sharpeners, here are the best ones

By Tom May Last updated

Get the perfect point with the best pencil sharpener you can buy: electric or manual.

Art Supplies
Acer Swift Edge 14 AI
The best AI laptops: Future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU

By Tom May Last updated

They all offer power, display quality and portability.

Laptops
Three of our favourite Herman Miller alternative office chairs.
The best Herman Miller alternatives: Quality office chairs at a fraction of the price

By Beren Neale Last updated

These stylish chairs are the best alternatives to Herman Miller

Chairs & Desks
Three of the best easels for painting on a green background
The best easels for painting

By Ian Dean Last updated

Our experts pick the best easels for painting available today.

Art Supplies
the best art supplies for oil painting - paint, brush and brush cleaner
The best art supplies for painting

By Rob Lunn Last updated

Get the perfect art supplies the first time.

Art Supplies
Three of the best webcams for the conference room.
The best conference room webcams

By Beren Neale Last updated

Look and sound your best online.

Peripherals
Three of the best vinyl cutting machines.
Home crafters! These are the best vinyl cutter machines

By Beth Nicholls Last updated

The best vinyl cutter machines enable you to make stickers, banners and more.

Gadgets
Three of our favourite iPad alternatives.
The best iPad alternatives – the Apple tablet isn't the best for everything!

By Ian Dean Last updated

Alternatives from Microsoft, Samsung, ASUS, Xiaomi and more.

Phones & Tablets
Three MacBooks on colourful backgrounds.
The best MacBooks for programming: Large screens, portable and powerful, these are all you'll need

By Matt Hanson Last updated

If you're a coder and an Apple fan, you'll want to see this list.

Laptops
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