Beren Neale
Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, in 2012 he found himself bridging the magazine/website divide as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. Since then he moved up to lead ImagineFX, was Launch Editor of the fine art magazine Paint & Draw, moved to Canon Pro Europe website as Deputy Editor, and then edited the graphic design magazine Computer Arts. In 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website, as Deals Editor. Now as Ecom Editor, when he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he helps digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love. Outside of work, Beren likes rock climbing and dancing to James Brown. Only James Brown.
Latest articles by Beren Neale
![Our three picks of the best tablets for photo editing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqEL94s7gVD2FvJPXMKTQd-320-80.jpg)
The best tablets for photo editing: here's how to touch up your images on the go
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best tablets for photo editing that are available right now.
![best Nintendo Switch deals: A switch console on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iNLveuVArjEcS7srLxKRTJ-320-80.jpg)
The best Nintendo Switch deals
By Beren Neale last updated
This is the place to find the best Nintendo Switch deals.
![Three of the best standing desk converters on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dHgHwda3ZbWgLmXBnAwYo-320-80.jpg)
Work healthier with the best standing desk converter
By Beren Neale last updated
Improve your productivity and health with one of the best standing desk converters.
![The logos of our top three picks for best Photoshop alternatives.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8cXYQWuF4LcHKiTaBemRpb-320-80.jpg)
The best Photoshop alternatives: get Adobe-like features without the subscription cost
By Georgia Coggan last updated
From Affinity to Procreate, discover the best Photoshop alternatives.
![The iPad Pro M2 is on sale!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pKFhKi65hhcSLBfQnqcWAE-320-80.jpg)
Forget the over-powered M4 iPad – the excellent M2 Pro has $400 off
By Beren Neale published
This is the strongest early Black Friday iPad deal I've seen.
![best iPad mini prices](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HA4qNYFNphffGBN6cE9ndP-320-80.jpg)
The best iPad mini prices: Apple's mighty mini is a fan favourite
By Beth Nicholls, Beren Neale last updated
The best iPad mini deals all in one place, including the newest 7th-gen model.
![Best free blog website platforms - Wix/Weebly/Substack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yH5sVmLryia4NTcfhJnNLQ-320-80.jpg)
The best free blogging platforms
By Beren Neale last updated
Promote your work and build an audience with one of the best free blog websites available.
![Three laptops in a row.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o4UNj2HQF7mbPkw9hNSQcL-320-80.jpg)
The best alternatives to MacBook Pro: get Apple-like performance without paying the premium
By Beren Neale last updated
Get the kind of style and build quality usually associated with Apple, but in a Windows machine.
![A range of Apple products to the side of the text, Black Friday Apple deals.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bb4rFgmC8YoFsaGC5ZN4rT-320-80.jpg)
Early Apple Black Friday deals: the top offers so far on iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and more
By Beren Neale last updated
We know it's early – but we've started tracking the best Black Friday Apple deals on popular tech including iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and plenty more.
![A selection of the best deals for creatives this Prime Day 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w9opsNL8opNQky9i5KhKiP-320-80.jpg)
These are my 9 favourite Prime Day deals for creatives so far: laptops, drawing tablets, 3D printers and more
By Beren Neale published
Today is the last day to upgrade your creative setup, whatever your interest.
![Best website builder for artists: Wix/Shopify/Squarespace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qrmQhEsRGLmPR6QnZ8FFb-320-80.jpg)
The best website builder for artists: craft an online portfolio to be proud of
By Tom May last updated
We reveal the best website builder for artists today.
![Teh Samsung Galaxy S9+ is on sale.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f4FZeguQxnL7jJkQiEueCD-320-80.jpg)
I've just spotted 30% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ – one of our favourites
By Beren Neale published
This is one of the biggest discounts I've seen on the Tab S9+.
![Three of the best Prime Day iPad deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jHn9DqaoEsvxT5V8H7VupD-320-80.jpg)
I'm tracking Prime Day iPad deals, and these are the best so far
By Beren Neale last updated
There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.
![Two of my favourite office chairs next to text 'Prime Day chair deals'.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bce2eLkXnLxrCFHRthv2Q4-320-80.jpg)
I've looked everywhere, and these are the best office chair deals this Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale last updated
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.
![The Prime Day MacBook deals.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7SL6kjXZpzr7PQuwcdmfPK-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Prime Day is coming in October, but there are already record MacBook deals
By Beren Neale last updated
Some of these deals already beat the last Prime Day's best MacBook prices.
![A product shot of the top 3 best laptops for writers on a bright purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QCX7HqETGmmRafob5KbEn8-320-80.jpg)
The best laptops for writers: the perfect platform to pen your masterpiece
By Beren Neale last updated
Find the perfect laptop for writing your next masterpiece.
![Amazon Prime Day 2024 Apple deals hub](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E89MPER9Qhzt9o7TavyWrH-320-80.jpg)
These are the Apple Prime Day deals worth looking at: including $150 off AirPods Max
By Beren Neale last updated
Many of these Apple Prime Day deals are still live.
![The Boulies EP460 turned to face the viewer, at a desk.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fSUnmmawQnpsqLVRoLDXAX-320-80.jpg)
Boulies EP460 review: a cracking budget chair that is better than it looks
By Beren Neale published
This is one of the better office chair options for value out there.
![The Boulies EP460 is on sale for Prime Day.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MmALUP6aaexHbgQa4DTt7f-320-80.jpg)
This excellent new budget office chair has $70 off for Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale published
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.
![Our three top Prime Day in October deals picks.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3UDeDvzD7KeVGuGjbCe7k8-320-80.jpg)
3 Apple deals I'd snap up before Prime Day in October
By Beren Neale published
If previous years are anything to go by, these discounts aren't getting much better than this.
![Three of the best docks for MacBook Pro on a dark blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QenTyQzyiYAjFnpfLm98L3-320-80.jpg)
The best dock for MacBook Pro
By Beren Neale last updated
Out of ports? Find the best dock for your MacBook Pro to link up your peripherals.
![A selection of laptops illustrating how to choose a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HWFQDhKQk5KSUfq3mjoqXN-320-80.jpg)
How to choose a laptop – and get an amazing deal
By Joe Foley published
If you're a digital creatives, here's everything you need to consider when choosing a laptop.
![Our three top picks of the best sublimation printers.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wXQyMTmABKUi5JMZwaUpvW-320-80.jpg)
The best sublimation printers
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best sublimation printers on sale today.
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