Kano Computer Kit Complete review: A fun DIY 'laptop' that teaches kids to code
If you want to get your kids into coding and making as well as design and art, the Kano is a great way in for 7-10 year olds.
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Apple iMac Pro review: a beautifully designed workstation that's the most powerful Mac ever
Updated: This is the desktop most designers and artists would love to own. But does it deliver and justify the workstation-grade price?
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Apple Final Cut Pro 10.4 review
The latest version of Final Cut Pro X has some new features of great appeal to editors, even if you're not editing next-generation formats like 8K and 360 video for VR.
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Hands on with Microsoft's Surface Book 2, the Surface Pro's super-powerful big brother
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 could be the most powerful tablet/laptop hybrid you can draw on. We went hands-on in both the UK and US to find out.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 – the artist's review
Can the latest Microsoft Surface Pro match up to iPad Pro or Wacom MobileStudio Pro for creating digital artwork. Artist Sam Gilbey investigates.
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iPad Pro 2017 review: Apple's new tablets are amazing for artists, less so for designers and others
We've worked with artist Sam Gilbey to give you the definitive review of the new 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models whether you want to use it for illustratin, digital and graphic design, video or animation.
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Corel Painter 2018 review: the world’s best painting software can now create thick layers of paint
This new version of Corel Painter is here – gaining a fantastic set of Thick Paint tools to add to its already impressive list of brushes.
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Microsoft Surface Studio – the artist's hands-on review
Artist Sam Gilbey tries out Microsoft's iMac rival to see what it's like to paint and draw on.
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Apple MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar review
Apple's brand-new 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar makes it a serious contender for designers and artists – though it's not without its flaws.
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Microsoft Surface Hub hands-on review
Every creative studio is going to want a Microsoft Surface Hub, but few will be able to justify the cost.
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Intel 7th-gen 'Kaby Lake' Core i7 processor review
Don’t dismiss Intel’s brand new line of desktop CPUs with a meh just yet. There’s more to the chip than you expect.
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MacPhun Luminar review
This low-cost app is a serious rival to Photoshop and Lightroom if you're only interested in editing photos on your Mac.
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MakerBot Replicator+ 6th generation 3D printer review
MakerBot has improved on its flagship 3D printer – the Replicator+ – with the sixth generation of its product. The printer is more accurate, among other things. But there are still deficiencies in print quality that MakerBot needs to address.
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da Vinci Mini low-cost 3D printer review
XYZprinting’s inexpensive da Vinci Mini focuses on what is most important in a 3D printer: The ability to create good quality models in a short amount of time.
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Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015.4 review
Adobe's video-editing software delivers a winning combination of performance enhancements and awesome new proxy workflow.
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Adobe After Effects CC 2015.3 review
This year’s update offers little in terms of new features for the visual effects app, you’ll feel the changes every time you use it.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga Review
The Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga is a laptop and a tablet - innovative and ideal for those on a budget.
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Corel Painter 2017 review: a must-have upgrade for digital artists
The new Glazing Brushes and Texture Painting tools make this new Corel Painter upgrade one you'll not want to skip.
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Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch review – for artists and designers
After months of use, we've discovered that, in some ways, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is actually better than the 12.9-inch model. Here's why.
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Suitcase Fusion 7 review: Font manager now has cloud access and Adobe After Effects 2015 plug-in
An important upgrade for current Suitcase Fusion users.
