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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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- recommendedSynology RT2600ac review: A feature-packed router Though not quite the fastest or cheapest option, the RT2600ac is a versatile and user-friendly router£217
- best buySamsung Gear S3 review: Now an absolute bargain The OS isn't as mature as Wear OS, but the Gear S3 offers sumptuous design and great health-tracking capabilities£350
- best buyFinally, there's a new Raspberry Pi on the block With its powerful CPU and built-in wireless capabilities, the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ makes the full-spec Model B almost redundant
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- Best MIDI keyboard 2019: The best keyboards from £36 Sequence your own tunes and make your PC make music with the best MIDI keyboards for every budget
- Symantec Norton Security Deluxe review: A flexible suite Norton remains a great security choice, with 100% protection against malware in tests£23
- Amazon Smart Plug review: Competent but basic Amazon’s own-brand smart socket works well but it’s not exactly a versatile accessory£25
- recommendedKaspersky Internet Security 2018 review: An excellent suite The best choice for power users and tinkerers, with little different from 2017’s offering – but that’s fine£20
- recommendedScan 3XS WA6000 Viz review: A truly formidable workstation A 32-core CPU and a high-end professional graphics card make this a truly formidable workstation£4800
- DrayTek Vigor 2762ac review: Loaded with advanced features If it's advanced features you seek, the Vigor 2762ac is a great choice£145
- best buyLinksys EA9500 Max-Stream review: High speeds, low price The EA9500 is a brilliant all-rounder that delivers superfast speeds - for a reasonable price£227
- Everything you need to know about Intel's new desktop chips The latest range of processors is here - but what's really new in the Coffee Lake refresh?
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