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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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Best VPNs for Mac 2020 The five best Mac VPN services to bypass geo-blocked websites and browse securely anywhere in the world this yearDarien Graham-Smith -
D-Link Covr C1203: A big name enters the mesh Wi-Fi arena A serviceable mesh networking kit, but it achieves only mediocre performance and lacks any real standout feature£210Darien Graham-Smith -
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review: The iPad Pro's Android rival Maybe the most luxurious Android tablet, with some innovative features – but it doesn't hang together quite as well as you'd hope£599Darien Graham-Smith
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TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review TP-Link's newest mesh router ticks every box and it's less expensive than it once was£350Darien Graham-Smith -
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McAfee Internet Security 2019 review: A much improved suite If you want a fuss-free security suite that just does the job for a low price, McAfee is worth a look£10Darien Graham-Smith -
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15in) Bigger than before The new 15in Surface Laptop 3 retains much of the charm and style of the 13.5in version, while adding some welcome extra desktop space£1199Darien Graham-Smith -
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Sphero RVR is a fantastic little robot Whether you’re taking your first steps in coding or scoping out an ambitious robotics project, the RVR has a lot to offer£250Darien Graham-Smith -
TP-Link Archer AX6000 router is fast and user-friendly This 802.11ax router is a great all-rounder, with strong performance, plenty of connectivity options and easy management£291Darien Graham-Smith -
The best Mac antivirus money can buy Our pick of the best Mac antivirus for all manner of security needsDarien Graham-Smith -
Zyxel Multy U review: Effective and affordable This compact extender system performs well at medium range but it’s not the perfect low-cost mesh kit you might have hoped for£133Darien Graham-Smith -
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 review: A fast and versatile router If you're willing to pay a premium price for faster performance, it may be worth looking elsewhere, even if this is a solid router£284Darien Graham-Smith -
Netgear Nighthawk AX4 review: The cheap way to get Wi-Fi 6 While it may be the cheapest way to upgrade to a next-gen router, it's still hard to recommend£201Darien Graham-Smith -
Norton Security Deluxe (2019) review: A mixed bag The one-time king has been deposed, but Norton still offers decent value£19Darien Graham-Smith -
best buyTP-Link C5400X: A superb router that’s not just for gamers Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable router£349Darien Graham-Smith
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 is getting an upgrade Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855+ promises a graphical boost for high-end smartphonesDarien Graham-Smith