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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.
- recommendedD-Link M15 Eagle Pro AI AX1500 Mesh: Wi-Fi 6 for a low price You won’t get the fastest wireless speeds from this mesh, but it has a very respectable range and a few worthwhile software features too£97
- Asus ZenWiFi AX: Appearances can be deceiving Perplexing interface and boxy design aside, this is an appealing mesh option£400
- Linksys Hydra Pro 6E: The cheapest, slowest Wi-Fi 6E router The price is right but performance is lacklustre, to the point that you might as well stick with regular Wi-Fi 6£272
- Avira Internet Security review: Fast, reliable and expensive There’s plenty to like about Avira’s effective malware blocking and lightweight footprint, but you might baulk at the cost£48
- Kaspersky Premium review: Impeccable protection One of the best all-round security suites on the market, but tragically overshadowed by the current geopolitical context£23
- Panda Dome Complete review: Flexible but flawed Panda’s pricing and protection are appealing but are undermined by iffy web performance and a trigger-happy detection engine£25
- recommendedNorton 360 Deluxe review: Impeccable protection This remarkably effective security suite will keep you safe in numerous ways – just watch out for sneaky price rises after the first year£20
- ESET Internet Security review: An impressive all-rounder Well endowed with features, yet neither bloated nor overcomplicated, ESET’s security suite works hard to justify its price£35
- Bitdefender Total Security review: Highly user-friendly It doesn’t quite take the laurel in the latest tests but Bitdefender is a likeable and effective antivirus solution£20
- G Data Total Security: An effective antivirus suite G Data’s virus protection is top-notch but beyond that it feels like you’re paying for a lot of filler features£50
- Avast One: A one-stop security suite Fairly priced and packed with features, Avast One is a tempting all-in-one solution for security and system maintenance£40
- The best and most secure password managers you can buy Our pick of the best password managers to beef up your online security and help you to enjoy quicker, easier browsing
- The best Hulu VPNs in 2023 A VPN can unlock Hulu's huge library of films and TV shows. These are 2023's best VPNs for Hulu
- Best gaming router 2023: Stay connected with these choices Fed up of network hiccups and high latencies? These routers will help take your online gaming sessions to the next level
- Best ukulele 2023: High-quality and easy-to-play Make beautiful music Hawaiian-style with these fun, affordable ukuleles that suit every budget