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Art supplies

Give your art kit a Spring refresh! Handpicked deals on paints, pencils, my favourite markers and more

By Georgia Coggan published

Spend less on quality brands like Faber Castel, Ohuhu and Castle Art.

Art Supplies
A crowded trade show or convention floor filled with people gathered around tables to test various high-end audio equipment and headphones.

CanJam NY 2026: My 5 headphone highlights

By Tom May published

The audio event saw some ambitious headphone launches.

Headphones & Earbuds
Apple products

Tested and verified: The ultimate creative Apple products are all on sale

By Georgia Coggan published

Various Spring sales bring our favourite iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and the Pencil Pro down in price.

Tech
The Final DX3000 CL closed back headphone.

These headphones give new meaning to the word 'cushy'

By Beren Neale published

The Final DX3000CL is one of the most cushioned cans I've tested – and they sound pretty comfortable too.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of chairs, including Herman Miller, Branch and Secret Labs models.

The best office chairs for back pain: ergonomic chairs reviewed after weeks of testing

By Beren Neale last updated

We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Chairs & Desks
Acer Swift Edge 14 AI

The best AI laptops: future-proof your creative work with an onboard NPU

By Tom May published

They all offer power, display quality and portability.

Laptops
MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024) on a desk

The best laptops for programming: perfect devices for coding on the go

By Tom May published

These are the top-rated laptops for developers and coders.

Laptops
Two HÅG Capisco ergonomic office chairs, one in cream fabric and one in forest green, are positioned at a white sit-stand desk in a sunlit room with beige curtains.

This chair looks weird – but for me it's the best ergonomic office chair

By Tom May published

The HAG Capisco 8106 isn’t for slumping – that's why it rocks.

Chairs & Desks
A woman with curly hair is shown sitting on a tiled staircase, carefully placing a slim, silver laptop into a green corduroy backpack.

Should creatives upgrade to the new M5 MacBooks?

By Tom May published

Or should we wait for something better next year?

Laptops
Lifestyle shot of hands typing on a Logitech Combo Touch keyboard attached to an iPad

The best iPad keyboards, from Apple's own to third-party alternatives

By Tom May published

Turn your tablet into a laptop with these superb keyboards.

Keyboards & Mice
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