Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May
The best iPhone power bank in 2024: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.
The best MacBook chargers in 2024: alternative chargers for MacBooks and laptops
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best MacBook chargers are lighter than Apple's official ones, and often cheaper too!
Is it worth spending $24 per month on AI video tool Sora? I tried it and it's both amazing and terrible
By Tom May published
Opinion Sora proves very entertaining to use – but that's because its text-prompted video clips look so amusingly weird
Adobe student discount: save up to 65% on a Creative Cloud subscription!
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide With the Adobe student discount scheme, you can save up to $420/£428 in one year
Apple student discount: what is it, and how do you get it?
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Students can get a discount with Apple, and some non-students can get it too! Here's how...
The best monitor calibrators in 2024: keep your on-screen colors accurate
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market
The best Chromebooks for students and home working in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide Find a laptop for less, and with better battery life than Windows rivals, with our guide to the best Chromebooks
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: ideal for students and creatives on the move
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Updated Get the benefits of a laptop and tablet in one device.
iPad generations: which Apple tablet should you buy in 2024?
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide We explain the differences between the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and basic iPad, across the different iPad generations
The best rugged tablets in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Drop-proof, shock-proof and water-resistant, these are the best rugged tablets
The best satellite phones and communicators in 2024
By Adam Juniper last updated
Updated Send texts, make calls and access the web, even in remote areas, with the best satellite phones and communicators
The best iPhone printer in 2024: take photos and print them out on the move
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!
The best stock photo sites in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Want to buy images online? These are the best stock photo sites for quality and value.
The best Android tablet in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Watch videos, use apps, take photos and more, with the best Android tablets available today
The best iPad alternatives in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Updated Forget Apple: these iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Amazon, and Lenovo provide better value and great specs
The best lightboxes for photographers and artists in 2024
By Gavin Stoker, Tom May last updated
Updated View slides and negatives, trace drawings and more, with the best lightbox for photography and art
The best tablet camera in 2024: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
The best MacBooks for students in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Apple’s laptops are ideal for anyone studying today. These are the best MacBooks for students at school, college or university
Best dry cabinet for cameras in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Protect your valuable equipment from humidity, with the best dry cabinet for cameras and lenses
Best document camera in 2024: which visualizer is the right one for you?
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Bring your subject to life with the best document cameras for presentations, meetings, teaching and more
The best iMac for photo and video editing in 2024
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.
The best desktop computer for photo editing – PCs and Macs for photographers
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2024
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
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