Articles by: Tom May

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.

The best Mac webcams in 2021: improve your picture on an Apple Macbook or iMac

By Tom May

buying guide Improve the look of your streaming, videoconferencing and Zoom calls, with the best Mac webcams available today

Sony's new curved image sensors could shake up the whole camera industry

By Tom May

Cameras that closely mimic the human eye could be coming our way soon – and they could change EVERYTHING

Best front and rear dash cams: dual dashboard cameras in 2021

By Alistair Charlton, Chris George, Tom May

buying guide These are the best front and rear dash cams to record what's on the road ahead as well as what's coming up behind

The best free Photoshop plugins in 2021

By Tom May

Free tools Enhance your images with the best free Photoshop plugins available today

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The best Wacom tablets in 2021: choose the right Wacom graphics tablet for you

By Tom May

buying guide What's the best Wacom tablet for your needs? We explain the differences between 17 different models

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The best iPad Air cases in 2021: stylish protection for your Apple tablet

By Tom May

Buying guide Keep your device safe and secure, with the best iPad Air cases for both 4th generation and 3rd generation models

The best VHS to DVD converter in 2021… turn your old tapes into digital videos

By Tom May

buying guide Quick, your old tapes are decaying fast! Save your precious memories while you can, with the best VHS to DVD converters

The best USB-C hubs in 2021: add more sockets to your laptop with an adapter

By Tom May

buying guide Is your laptop short on slots? The best USB-C hubs will get your laptop connected up to multiple devices

The best VPN for photographers in 2021

By Tom May

BUYING GUIDE If you’re not using a VPN, you’re not safe online. These are the best VPNs for photographers on the market

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Turn your room into a camera obscura (the right way up!) with this DIY device

By Tom May

NEWS The BonfotonUP camera obscura is affordable, easy to set up, and it even gets the image the right way up!

Iconic lens company Meyer Optik Görlitz returns (for real this time)

By Tom May

NEWS The German manufacturer is finally back in business as a "real company"

DIY pinhole camera offers a cheap way to try large format 4x10 film photography

By Tom May

NEWS This large format DIY pinhole camera on Kickstarter promises something quite unique – so should you invest in one?

Camera sales are up, but long-term trends point to industry decline

By Tom May

news There's some good news in the latest CIPA data, but a lot of bad news lurks behind it

Avoid bad pictures, with this guide to things you should NEVER photograph

By Tom May

NEWS Leading photographers share their advice on what NOT to shoot, in this new book from Aperture

New Blackmagic cameras bring cinema quality to live production

By Tom May

NEWS The Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Pro and Plus have been announced, and here's what they have to offer

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The best iPad mini cases in 2021: protect your iPad Mini 5 or Mini 4 in style

By Tom May

buying guide Protect your beloved tablet in style, with the best iPad mini cases available today

Xiaomi knocks Apple off #2 spot – but will it become the next Huawei?

By Tom May

NEWS Xiaomi is in the spotlight after surpassing Apple as the world's #2 phone brand – but that attention could be counterproductive

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Interactive photography installation comes to Leica museum

By Tom May

NEWS New installation at Ernst Leitz Museum enables visitors to get hands-on with photography tech, old and new

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The best antivirus software in 2021

By Tom May

buying guide Protect your data, privacy and family with the best antivirus software available today

The best Nokia phones in 2021

By Tom May

buying guide Ranging from affordable to super-cheap, the best Nokia phones have a lot to offer

40 best books on photography for beginners and pros in 2021

By Tom May, Louise Carey

BOOKS Become a master image maker with our pick of the best books on photography

The best Google phone in 2021: a guide to the handsets and best Google Pixel deals

By Tom May

Buying guide The best Google phones offer high-end features at a low price. We help you pick the right Google Pixel phone deal for you.

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The best OnePlus phones in 2021: a guide to the handsets and best OnePlus deals

By Tom May

buying guide Find a great phone at a price you can afford, with our roundup of the best OnePlus phones available right now

The best Xiaomi phone in 2021: Xiaomi Mi, Poco, and Redmi smartphones compared

By Tom May

Buying guide Find the perfect smartphone for your needs, with our roundup of the best Xiaomi phones available today

Best stylus for iPads and iPhones: Apple Pencil

The best stylus for iPads and iPhones in 2021

By Tom May

buying guide Scribble, sketch and draw on your screen with ease! You'll find the best stylus for iPads and iPhones here