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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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PureVPN review: A decent VPN that’s great value long-term There are faster and more user-friendly VPNs out there, but PureVPN has a good set of features for an excellent price£1.54Darien Graham-Smith -
Mozilla VPN review: Lags behind rivals Mozilla’s VPN does the job, but it can’t match the market leaders for speed, features or price£3.96Darien Graham-Smith -
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Linksys Atlas Pro 6: Fast Wi-Fi 6 that can cover your home This simple mesh delivers great performance and coverage, while dual-band technology keeps the price fairly reasonable£423Darien Graham-Smith -
Synology WRX560 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router review: Smart yet so-so Synology’s impressive SRM software and strong connectivity features go some way to justify the high price£240Darien Graham-Smith -
Amazon Eero Max 7: Wi-Fi 7 is here but it's expensive Amazon’s new mesh has some attractive features and fast performance, but it's very expensive£1150Darien Graham-Smith -
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Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6E router review: Fast and flexible Strong performance and plenty of powerful features make the RT-AXE7800 an excellent choice for anyone who doesn’t want to wait for Wi-Fi 7£250Darien Graham-Smith -
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Synology RT6600ax review: A speedy Wi-Fi 6 router If price isn’t a concern, there’s everything to like about the RT6600ax’s lightning-fast performance and outstanding software support£317Darien Graham-Smith -
Netgear Nighthawk RS700S Wi-Fi 7: Powerful and premature Netgear’s latest router makes impressive performance claims, but it’s simply too early to buy into Wi-Fi 7£800Darien Graham-Smith -
The best 3D printers to buy in 2024 Our pick of the best 3D printers that you can use from the comfort of your own homeDarien Graham-Smith -
Windscribe VPN review: A fast VPN that's great for streaming A strong choice for getting around geographical restrictions – and you can use it on unlimited devices£4.69Darien Graham-Smith -
D-Link R32 Eagle Pro AI: Cheap and unfussy It does the job and has some decent software features, but the R32’s wireless performance is disappointing for the price£162Darien Graham-Smith -
IVPN review: Fast, powerful and hot on privacy Streaming fans should look elsewhere, but when it comes to privacy IVPN has you well covered£3.89Darien Graham-Smith -
ProtonVPN: An impressive privacy-focused VPN It’s pricier than other VPNs, but Proton VPN’s privacy credentials are hard to beat£4.31Darien Graham-Smith -
McAfee+ review: A bold new suite The price could be a sticking point, but McAfee+ takes a refreshingly broad and effective approach to security£50Darien Graham-Smith -
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Surfshark VPN: A fast, secure VPN that’s great for streaming Whether you’re looking for strong privacy protection or access to region-restricted content, Surfshark does it all£2.44Darien Graham-Smith