Ian Evenden

Ian has been a journalist for 20 years. He's written for magazines and websites on subjects such as video games, technology, PC hardware, popular (and unpopular) science, gardening and astronomy. In his spare time he has a pet tortoise and grows his own vegetables. He also has a passion for cameras and photography, and has written for TTR on these subjects.

Articles by: Ian Evenden

Corel VideoStudio Ultimate review

By Ian Evenden published 8 March 21

Review Corel VideoStudio Ultimate is a great, reliable video editor that will happily guide new users through their first steps into editing.

DaVinci Resolve 17 review

By Ian Evenden published 5 March 21

Review DaVinci Resolve 17 is a pro video editing program with a wealth of features. It's free, but quite intense for beginners.

Shotcut Video Editor review

By Ian Evenden published 5 March 21

Review Shotcut Video Editor is a great free program, with cross-platform support. It's a little clumsy in parts, but overall worth a look.

Best desktop publishing software 2022

By Ian Evenden published 4 March 21

Buying Guide Use the best desktop publishing software to create your next magazine, pamphlet, menu, or any other printed material.

CyberLink PowerDirector 19 review

By Ian Evenden published 3 March 21

Review CyberLink PowerDirector is a good, if expensive, video editor for both beginners and advanced users.

Adobe Premiere Elements 2021 review

By Ian Evenden published 3 March 21

Review Adobe Premiere Elements 2021 is the perfect video editor for beginners, but it also scales up well for more experienced users.

PhotoStage Slideshow 8 review

By Ian Evenden published 1 March 21

review Create slideshow videos from your photos with PhotoStage Slideshow 8 - an app you can get for free.

Movavi Slideshow Maker 7 review

By Ian Evenden published 25 February 21

Review Get your photos in motion with Movavi Slideshow Maker 7 - an excellent slideshow app.

Meeting Recorder Plus review

By Ian Evenden published 25 February 21

Review A great way to record all sorts of video chats, if you can meet the requirements.

ACDSee Photo Studio 2021 review

By Ian Evenden published 17 February 21

Review ACDSee Photo Studio 2021 is well worth a look if you want to keep images organized after editing, but it doesn't excel at any one thing.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 review

By Ian Evenden published 16 February 21

Review If you're just starting with photo editing, Photoshop Elements 2021 is a good place to begin, and a great way to learn Adobe toolset.

Family Tree Heritage Gold review

By Ian Evenden published 22 January 21

Review Simple to use and easy to read, Family Tree Heritage Gold is a decent app for organizing your research.

Luminar AI review

By Ian Evenden published 14 January 21

Review Luminar AI takes some of the deep thought out of the photo editing process.

How to clear snow: do you need a shovel or blower?

By Ian Evenden published 7 January 21

How to If you're experiencing bad weather knowing how to clear snow is vital, and getting the right tools for the job is the best place to start.

Best Resume Writing Apps 2022

By Ian Evenden published 23 December 20

Buying Guide We find the best resume writing apps to get you applying for jobs fast.