Latest articles by Tom May
I really think everyone should have two phones: here's why, and how you can afford it
Opinion It's not just drug dealers and people having affairs who can benefit from having two phones; everyone can!
The best webcam for working from home
Buying guide Look more professional from home, by using the best webcam
The best mat cutters for mounting and framing your photos
Updated Create professional mounts for photos and artwork easily, with the best mat cutters
The best monitor calibrators: keep your on-screen colors accurate
buying guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market
The best mini tripods: tabletop camera supports that will fit in a pocket
Buying Guide Short on space? Here are the best mini tripods for packing into a spare corner of your kit bag
The best memory card readers: copy images and video to your computer
Buying Guide These are the best memory card readers to supercharge your SD, CFexpress & CompactFlash memory card image transfers
Do we really need to replace the sky in your photos every time?
AI tools in Adobe software are super-useful, but are photographers overusing them?
If you don't tick this box in Photoshop, you're a fool
OPINION As Adobe releases its Content Authenticity app in public beta, it's time we all started paying attention to Content Credentials
We need to talk about why tablet cameras are so bad
OPINION With premium tablets costing so much, it's time manufacturers stopped treating photography as an afterthought
Every photographer should get a website – and in 2025 there's no excuse, as it's easier than you think, as I found out
OPINION Tired of algorithm battles and compressed images? Build your own online portfolio instead—where you make the rules.
10 ways to raise your photography profile without social media
ANTI-SOCIAL Who needs Instagram? We share some smart ways to shine in a social media-free zone.
The best microphone for vlogging and filmmaking in 2025
BUYING GUIDE Ranging from lavalier to shotgun styles, you'll find the best microphone for vlogging and filmmaking right here
The iPhone 16e pricing wasn't a mistake, it was a warning
With the trade war reaching fever pitch, that iPhone 16E price now looks less of a misstep, and more like Apple's new normal.
The best iMac for photo and video editing
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.
The best Mac webcam in 2025: boost your image quality on a MacBook or iMac
updated Present yourself professionally on video calls and streaming, with the best Mac webcam
The best desktop computer for photo editing: PCs and Macs for photographers
buying guide The best desktop computer for photo editing will keep you future-proofed for editing images and working from home
5 new social media networks you've never heard of (that could help your photographic career)
As Instagram becomes unusable for photographers, where else can professionals connect?
10 documentary shorts every photographer should watch on YouTube
Re-ignite your love of photography by watching these documentary shorts, all free to view on YouTube
10 jobs in photography that AI is coming for – and the 10 that are safest
AI Which roles are most vulnerable in the age of artificial intelligence, and how can photographers adapt to survive?
The best bird box camera
Updated Capture images and video of nesting birds you couldn't get by yourself, with the best bird box cameras
Punkt MP02 review: a stylish, minimalist 4G phone for digital detoxers
review This phone deliberately has no camera or smart features, with the aim of decluttering your mind and securing your data. My Punkt MP02 review asks whether it succeeds in that mission.
Nokia 225 4G review: a retro mobile phone at a super low price
review This basic phone doesn't cost much, but who would actually want it, and how well does it perform? My Nokia 225 4G review answers these questions.
Nokia 110 4G review: a cheap burner phone with a battery that lasts for weeks
review This simple phone offers the very basics for very little cash. My Nokia 110 4G review asks how well it delivers in practice.
