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Darien Graham-Smith
A lifelong technology enthusiast, Darien is a regular contributor to both Expert Reviews and PC Pro magazine, specialising in wireless networking, internet security and other technical topics. He also contributes to and produces the weekly PC Pro podcast, and has made occasional appearances on BBC News and Open University programming. In his spare time he dabbles in audio production, and plays guitar, bass and drums with the enthusiasm of a committed amateur.
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Netgear Orbi Pro SXK80: Powerful, but overkill for most While probably too much for the home, the SXK80 could be ideal for a small business£773Darien Graham-Smith
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recommendedTP-Link Deco X20: An affordable way of boosting your WiFi An easy to use and affordable Wi-Fi 6 solution£230Darien Graham-Smith
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recommendedDashlane: The best password manager with a bundled VPN Dashlane is easy to get along with, and the VPN makes it a better deal than its commercial rivals£29Darien Graham-Smith
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1Password review: A top-security password manager A great choice for the paranoid, with bonus points for families and travellers£27Darien Graham-Smith
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recommendedDevolo Magic 1 WiFi: Perfect for the Wi-Fi-unfriendly home The most versatile powerline networking kit we've ever encountered – and it also packs a performance punch£127Darien Graham-Smith
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How to set up a VPN on your router We'll show you how to set up a VPN on your router to guarantee privacy and security on all your home devicesDarien Graham-Smith
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Linksys Velop Dual-Band: A middling mesh Wi-Fi system Linksys shrinks the size and the price of its Velop mesh Wi-Fi system, but can the Velop Dual-Band keep up on the performance front?£220Darien Graham-Smith
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best buyNetgear Orbi Dual-Band: The fastest affordable mesh system If you need a Wi-Fi boost on a budget, this solid and user-friendly mesh kit hits the spot very nicely£140Darien Graham-Smith
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recommendedHonor Router 3: A Wi-Fi 6 router that’s smart and stylish A likeable, practical router that performs well and delivers Wi-Fi 6 on the cheap. What's not to like?£72Darien Graham-Smith
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best buyAsus ZenWiFi AC: Boxy but brilliant An imposing mesh Wi-Fi system that's insanely fast and loaded with high-end features£280Darien Graham-Smith
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D-Link EXO AC2600 review: A simple, affordable router It's not very fast or stuffed with features, but the EXO is an affordable router that does everything you need£125Darien Graham-Smith
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recommendedTenda A15 AC750 review: Small, but mighty The AC750 is the smallest and cheapest Wi-Fi extender we've ever seen – and it's rather impressive£22Darien Graham-Smith
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The best AMD and Intel motherboards from £79 Looking for the perfect foundation for your PC? Our guide to the best Intel and AMD motherboards will ensure you get the features you needJames Archer
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The best internal hard drives for PCs and NAS drives If you’re looking to supersize your storage, then upgrade your PC or NAS drive with our pick of the best high-capacity HDDsDarien Graham-Smith
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The best PC cases to buy Looking to build a new gaming PC? Here’s the definitive list of the best PC cases you can buyWill Georgiadis