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

Best Adobe Photoshop alternative of 2025: Avoid Creative Cloud subscriptions with these top apps

By Steve Clark last updated 13 May 25

Updated We reviewed out the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop for photographers, designers, and creators.

Tablet showing PDF document next to a laptop and cup of coffee

Best free PDF reader of 2025

By Steve Clark last updated 13 May 25

Updated We tested out the top free PDF readers for Windows, Mac, and online.

Best Adobe Premiere Pro alternative of 2025: Kiss goodbye to your Creative Cloud subscription with our top picks

By Steve Clark last updated 13 May 25

We've reviewed all the top alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro for editors of every skill-level.

Adobe Express (2025) review

By Steve Paris last updated 13 May 25

Recommended

Do your creativity and editing online with a beefed up and mostly free Adobe Express service

CyberLink PhotoDirector during our tests

Best photo editor of 2025: Top picks for photographers and creators

By Steve Clark last updated 13 May 25

Updated We tested out the best photo editing software for professional photography and content creation.

Asus ZenScreen MB27ACF during our review

I tested this 27in monitor from Asus and it's surprisingly portable if you work on the go

By Steve Clark published 12 May 25

A big-screen monitor you can cart around the office.

Freepik Enterprise plan showing part of UI and a businesswoman in an office

Freepik launches new enterprise AI plan - but is it enough to tackle Adobe’s dominance in the field?

By Steve Clark published 12 May 25

Creative design suite now offered to big businesses

Best monitor for graphic design of 2025: Top picks for creative professionals

By Steve Clark last updated 9 May 25

Updated We tested out the best graphic design monitors for color accuracy, color space, and all-round creativity.

MSI Katana 15 (2023) in a gaming desk setup

Best laptops for work and gaming of 2025: Our top picks for every budget

By Steve Clark last updated 8 May 25

We tested the best laptops for gaming and work - and our top recommendations balance productivity and play.

Best Adobe Acrobat alternatives of 2025: Say farewell to your Creative Cloud subscription

By Steve Clark last updated 7 May 25

Updated We've tested the top alternatives to Acrobat on Windows, Mac, Android, and online.

David Wadhwani (President, Digital Media Business) at Adobe Max London announcing new AI integrations with Firefly

‘It's like magic and everything just works’: We spoke to Adobe’s AI maestro to find out what’s new with Firefly and how it levels up creativity for all

By Steve Clark published 26 April 25

We chatted with Alexandru Costin about the new innovations coming to Firefly

Best NAS device in 2025: top picks from our storage experts

By Collin Probst last updated 25 April 25

Updated We reviewed the best NAS devices for the home and office

Best rugged laptop of 2025: Durable, robust, and tested for real-world use

By Steve Clark last updated 25 April 25

Updated We tested out the best rugged laptops around for working in extreme conditions

Best rugged tablet of 2025: Tested for the real-world where anything can happen

By Steve Clark last updated 25 April 25

Updated We tested the best rugged tablets to see which were the most durable for working on the go, outdoors, and in hostile environments.

Best monitor for video editing of 2025: Top choices for pixel-perfect post-production

By Steve Clark last updated 25 April 25

Updated Our top-rated video editing monitors for color accuracy, color coverage, and high resolutions.

A crowd watching an Adobe Max London keynote

Adobe Max London 2025 live – all the new features coming to Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere Pro and more

By Mark Wilson last updated 24 April 25

We're reporting live from Adobe Max London 2025 – here's all the latest news on Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator and more.

Best free streaming software of 2026: stream games like the pros

By Daryl Baxter last updated 24 April 25

Updated We list the best free streaming software, to make it simple and easy to live stream gaming or videos online, for content creators just starting out or when you're working to a budget.