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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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DJI Mavic Pro: A superb folding drone but no longer the best A brilliant folding drone that handles like a dream

£999

Jonathan Bray 16 July 2019
Android Pie: Google’s latest OS There's no single show-stopping feature, but Pie makes Android slicker and more user-friendly than ever before

Darien Graham-Smith 15 May 2019
Netgear Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep

£434

Darien Graham-Smith 13 May 2019
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Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features

£404

Darien Graham-Smith 8 May 2019
Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look

£100

Darien Graham-Smith 4 April 2019
Virgin Media Hub 3 review: A disappointing router This rudimentary modem router covers the basics, but a third-party alternative will serve you much better

Darien Graham-Smith 22 March 2019
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Google Pixelbook: Google’s 2-in-1 Chromebook is a must-buy Google’s Pixelbook marries stupendous design with gorgeous ergonomics, long battery life and quick charging

£999

Nathan Spendelow 19 March 2019
Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 review The XR700 sets a new benchmark for routers, but you can get a decent alternative for much less

£450

Darien Graham-Smith 13 March 2019
Synology MR2200ac: Part router, part mesh This highly capable mesh-enabled router is a joy to use – but nowhere near top of the class for performance

£132

Darien Graham-Smith 9 March 2019
AVG Internet Security Unlimited (2019) review A perfectly good security suite, but AVG is beaten for value by rivals

£23

Darien Graham-Smith 20 February 2019
The best free and paid-for antivirus for Android Six internet security apps to keep you safe from mobile malware, phone theft and on-the-go threats

Darien Graham-Smith 18 February 2019
The best free antivirus apps for Windows Don’t fall prey to online attacks – these free tools will protect your precious data

Darien Graham-Smith 30 January 2019
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Synology RT2600ac review: A feature-packed router Though not quite the fastest or cheapest option, the RT2600ac is a versatile and user-friendly router

£217

Darien Graham-Smith 4 January 2019
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Samsung 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

Alan Martin 30 December 2018
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Finally, 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

Jonathan Bray 14 December 2018