Articles by Steve Clark, B2B Editor - Creative & Hardware

Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. A writer and editor with over 20 years' experience, he's written for publications like Web User magazine and business-focused content for brands including Microsoft and Sony. Once upon a time, he wrote TV commercials and movie trailers. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

Articles by: Steve Clark

Close-up of an artist using Photoshop and stylus on a tablet

Best free Adobe Illustrator alternative of 2025

By Daryl Baxter Last updated 18 March 25

Updated We compared the best free alternatives to Adobe Illustrator for creating and managing graphics files without a Creative Cloud subscription.

One of the best mockup software picks, MockFlow, against a techradar two tone background

Best mockup software of 2025: Top tools for prototyping and product design

By Craig Hale Last updated 18 March 25

Updated We tested the best mockup software for creating viable prototypes and products.

Foxit PDF Editor during our review process

Best PDF reader for Android of 2025: We tested over 20 top PDF viewers for Android mobile devices

By Mike Williams Last updated 18 March 25

Updated We review the best PDF readers for Android phones and tablets.

Soda PDF Online during our review process

Best PDF reader for Windows of 2025: Over 20 top apps tested for document viewing on Windows PCs

By Brian Turner Last updated 18 March 25

Updated Want the best PDF readers for Windows? We tested the top-rated document viewers

Best PDF reader for Mac of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 18 March 25

Updated We tested out the best PDF reader for Mac and MacBook devices.

Our favorite free photo editor finally got the update it deserves - and these are the top 5 features designers should know about

By Steve Clark Published 18 March 25

GIMP 3.0 is now live, and it delivers some great new tools for pros.

Brother PocketJet PJ-773 during our hands-on review

Best portable printer of 2025

By Jim Hill Last updated 17 March 25

Updated We tested the best portable printers for printing anywhere - and these are our top-rated recommendations.

Best black and white printer of 2025

By Jim Hill Last updated 17 March 25

Updated We tested the best black and white printers for maximizing your print efficiency.

Best photo editing PC of 2025: Our top-rated picks for photographers and creators

By Steve Clark Last updated 13 March 25

Updated We tested and reviewed all the best computers for photo editing

Best cheap printer of 2025: My top 10 cost-cutting picks

By Jim Hill Last updated 6 March 25

Updated Keep costs low with my round-up of budget printers for the home and office.

CorelDraw Go homepage showing design examples

Adobe arch-rival unveils online graphic design tool for beginners - and yes, it has a subscription

By Steve Clark Published 5 March 25

Corel announces new online tools for beginner and professional graphic designers

Best Lenovo ThinkPad laptop of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 3 March 25

We put the best Lenovo ThinkPad laptops to the test - and these are the models we love the most.

Best laptop docking station of 2025

By Collin Probst Last updated 3 March 25

Updated We've tested the best laptop docking stations and these are our top choices for connecting all your accessories and peripherals with extra ports.

Best business Mac and MacBook of 2025: Apple desktops and laptops tested and reviewed for professionals

By Steve Clark Last updated 28 February 25

Updated We test out the best business MacBooks and Macs for professional use in the office, home office, and on the go.

Devolo Magic 2 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh on a wooden desk

Best powerline adapter of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 24 February 25

Updated The best powerline adapters provide a simple route to extending your home network.

Best monitor for trading in 2025

By Krishi Chowdhary Last updated 19 February 25

We tested out the best trading monitors for keeping an eye on every transaction.

Best trading laptops of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 18 February 25

Take stock - we review the best laptops for trading

Best scanner of 2025: top scanners for home and office

By Collin Probst Last updated 14 February 25

Updated We review the best scanner for the home and office - and these are our top picks.

Best vertical monitor in 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 6 February 25

We gave the best vertical monitors a spin and these are our top picks after testing over 200 displays.

Best office desk of 2025: Our expert picks for the home and office

By Steve Clark Last updated 5 February 25

Updated We compare the best office desks for the home and office.

Best laptop for music production of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 29 January 25

Updated We checked out the best laptops for music production, DJing, and musicians.

Best free animation software of 2025

By Steve Clark Last updated 29 January 25

We list the best animation software, to make it simple and easy to animate your graphics & images on mobiles or desktops.

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Best secure smartphones of 2026

By Steve Clark Last updated 21 January 25

We compare the best secure smartphones for increasing security and privacy and protecting against cyber threats

Best Canon printer of 2025

By Jim Hill Last updated 16 January 25

With over 200 printers reviewed, we put the best Canon printers to the test.

Best PDF to AutoCAD converter of 2025

By Daniel Blechynden Last updated 13 January 25

We list the best PDF to AutoCAD converters, to make it simple and easy to import digital designs into 3D design software.

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