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

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Plot twist! Canva just made another premium tool completely free for creators — I didn't expect this one, but I'll take it

By Steve Clark Published 16 April 26

Canva strips out subscriptions from its newly acquired professional motion platform, and gives Affinity some big love, too.

'Stay focused on storytelling': I spoke to Avid about its partnership with Google AI and what it means for creative professionals

By Steve Clark Published 16 April 26

Exclusive I spoke to Avid about what editors can expect from Gemini integration, how the role of editor is evolving, and how creative professionals can maintain their vision.

'Small business owners have significant creative control from start to finish' — VistaPrint reveals the thinking behind its new AI logo maker service and how to stand out in the crowd

By Steve Clark Published 11 April 26

Exclusive I spoke with Patrick Llewellyn, Vice President, Digital and Design Services at VistaPrint about branding, AI logos, and how small businesses can stand out

'There’s no one-size-fits-all office chair': Vari explains the design decisions behind its award-winning chairs and desks, and how it's bringing over 100 new products to market this year

By Steve Clark Published 11 April 26

Exclusive I spoke with Jason McCann, Co-Founder and CEO at Vari, about chairs, desks, and modern workspace engineering challenges.

VistaPrint AI logo maker review: A simple AI design tool for small businesses

By Steve Clark Published 8 April 26

Let AI brand your business.

Boulies EP200 Series office chair review

By Steve Clark Last updated 8 April 26

Recommended

Affordable, comfortable, and ergonomic - what more could you want?

'We're working hard to strip away the jarring, industrial, and anxiety-inducing elements of traditional office gear': Vernal discusses its approach to designing modern standing desks

By Steve Clark Published 5 April 26

Exclusive I spoke with Colin Han, CEO and product team lead at Vernal about what makes a modern standing desk really shine.

5 essential features every business printer needs for a professional workflow

By Steve Clark Published 3 April 26

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From sheet capacity to ADF, these printer features are essential in the office and home office.

World Backup Day 2026 live: All the news, updates and tips from our experts

By Benedict Collins Last updated 1 April 26

We're continuing to round up all the news, tips, advice, deals, and more for World Backup Day 2026 and beyond.

The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw laser printer during our tests in a home office

Inkjet vs laser vs ink tank: Which printer is right for your business?

By Steve Clark Published 24 March 26

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We look at the differences between the three most popular printer types and how to choose the right one for the job.

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Best eSign software solution of 2026

By Steve Paris Last updated 27 February 26

Updated We list the best eSign software solutions, to make it simple and easy to sign digital files, such as PDF documents.

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5 hidden messages your business card sends before you even say a word

By Steve Paris Published 26 February 26

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How to create a lasting impression with a business card that speaks your client's language.

'Caught in that tricky middle ground': Adobe highlights widening gap between consumers and businesses using agentic AI

By Steve Clark Published 26 February 26

Agentic AI roll-outs aren't going well for businesses - but consumer attitudes may surprise you.

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5 tips for mastering QR codes on your business card

By Steve Paris Published 25 February 26

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Here are five ways you can take advantage of QR code-infused business card to make sure they're performing for your business.

Running Idea Spectrum Realtime Landscaping Pro 2026 during our tests

Best landscape design software of 2026: Plan your perfect garden space

By Steve Clark Last updated 23 February 26

Updated We tested out the best apps for landscaping and garden design planning - from free software to professional tools for crafting outdoor spaces.

Best mobile workstations of 2026: Top picks for power, productivity, and portability

By Steve Clark Last updated 20 February 26

Updated We reviewed the best mobile workstations for when performance is mission-critical.

Screenshot of AI sky replacement in video editing software CyberLink PowerDirector

Best video editing software for beginners in 2026: Easy-to-use video editors for when you're just starting out

By Steve Clark Last updated 17 February 26

We tested the best programs to learn and create content really easily

VR's golden age is over, and there wasn't much gold there

By Ross Rubin Published 14 February 26

Meta's shift from immersive virtual reality to smart glasses leaves no clear home for business-grade VR/AR headsets.

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Best free PDF editor of 2026: Top picks tested for desktop and mobile

By Steve Clark Last updated 10 February 26

Updated I tested the best completely free PDF editors and these are my favorites.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 during our review process

Best laptop for programming of 2026: Top picks for professional programmers, coders, software engineers, and developers

By Steve Clark Last updated 5 February 26

Buying guide We tested the best laptops for programmers on every budget - here's what makes the grade.

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Best text-to-speech software of 2026

By John Loeffler Last updated 4 February 26

Updated We list the best text-to-speech software, to make it simple and easy for your PC or phone to read documents aloud to you.

Adobe Photoshop updates in action, showing AI tools and layers to adjust the photograph's subject

Adobe's game-changing Photoshop update finally adds the tool every creative has been asking for – and I can't believe it took this long

By Steve Clark Published 27 January 26

"Control, realism, and precision" - the latest Photoshop updates from Adobe target fast-paced creative professional workflows.

Best free text-to-speech software of 2026

By Daryl Baxter Last updated 27 January 26

Updated We list the best free text-to-speech software, to make it simple and easy to choose a text reader with the features you need.

CyberLink PhotoDirector during our tests

Best photo editor of 2026: We tested the top apps for photographers and creators

By Steve Clark Last updated 23 January 26

Updated All the top photo editing software for professional photography and content creation.

AI generated visual effects showing a tiger in a jumpsuit racing past other AI VFX

Think AI is just for deepfakes? Adobe reveals a new slate of pro filmmakers using Firefly Foundry to overhaul production workflows

By Steve Clark Published 22 January 26

Lights, camera, prompting with Adobe's new Firefly Foundry suite.

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