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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, 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

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How to make a laptop faster

By Tom May published 20 May 24

Hardware We share our top tips to make a laptop faster.

The best romance film posters of all time

By Tom May published 19 May 24

Film We reveal the best romance film posters and why they work.

The best adverts of the 2020s (so far)

By Tom May published 16 May 24

Advertising Our experts pick the best ads of the decade to date

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How to check your laptop specs: What make and model do you have?

By Tom May published 15 May 24

Hardware We explain how to check your laptop specs, the easy way.

How to reset a laptop: Simple steps to fix multiple issues

By Tom May published 15 May 24

Hardware When all else fails, here's how to reset a laptop.

How to sit properly in a chair

By Beren Neale, Tom May published 17 April 24

Save your back, with our guide to how to sit properly in a chair

The best adverts of the 2010s

By Tom May published 14 April 24

Advertising Experts select the very best ads of the previous decade, and explain why they worked so well.

The best horror film posters of all time

By Tom May published 13 April 24

Film Our experts select the best horror film posters of all time

Herman Miller Aeron vs Embody

By Beren Neale published 4 April 24

Lifestyle Two high-end office chairs go head-to-head.

A close up of the mid section of the Aeron chair.

How to best adjust your office chairs

By Tom May published 1 April 24

Protect your spine, by learning how to adjust office chairs.

Herman Miller vs Steelcase

By Beren Neale published 1 April 24

Lifestyle In the battle of Herman Miller vs Steelcase, who wins out?

Logo vs icon vs symbol: all the logo terms you need to know

By Tom May published 1 April 24

Logo End your confusion with our guide to logo terminology.

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5 best alternatives to Herman Miller

By Beren Neale published 31 March 24

These stylish chairs are the best alternatives to Herman Miller

The best adverts of the 2000s

By Tom May published 30 March 24

Advertising Experts pick the best ads of the 2000s, and explain why they work.

The best photo editing software

By Tom May published 12 March 24

Photography Enhance your images easily with the best photo editing software on the market right now.

The best film posters of all time

By Tom May published 11 March 24

Film Experts pick the best film posters, and explain why they work.

The best adverts of the 1950s, as picked by experts

By Tom May published 25 February 24

Advertising We pick the best 1950s ads and provide expert insight.

The best adverts of the 1940s, as picked by experts

By Tom May published 5 February 24

graphic design Our experts discuss the timeless charm of the best 1940s ads.

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How Dropbox Replay is helping designers future-proof their practice

By Tom May published 29 January 24

Cloud-based review tool Dropbox Replay is a serious time-saver, and fits perfectly into the way creative work is evolving. We explain why it's a must-have for designers in 2024.

The best adverts of the 1930s: what we can learn from vintage advertising

By Tom May published 23 January 24

Advertising Discover the best ads of the 1930s, as chosen by experts.

The best Adobe Illustrator alternatives

By Tom May published 9 January 24

Software From Affinity to CorelDRAW, try these top vector-editing tools.

The best 1920s logos - 9 iconic designs from the Roaring Twenties

By Tom May published 10 December 23

Branding Branding experts select the best 1920s logos.

The best 1910s logos – 10 brilliant designs from the 'Turbulent Decade'

By Tom May published 3 December 23

Logo Experts explain why the best 1910s logos have stood the test of time.

The best NCAAF logos: college football designs to get your blood pumping

By Tom May published 25 November 23

Branding Driving passion for college games, these are the best NCAAF logos

Three of the best video editing computers on a purple background

The best video editing computer: desktop PCs for video editors

By Matt Hanson last updated 28 April 24

Tools Work faster with the best video editing computers.

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