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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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Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi review: Slick and smart but not that fast Although user-friendly, this next-gen mesh is short on advanced features and doesn’t open up the full performance potential of Wi-Fi 6£279Darien Graham-Smith -
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BT Mini Whole Home WiFi: Simple, effective and cheap You can pay a lot more for top performance, but this dinky mesh eradicates not-spots for an excellent price£75Darien Graham-Smith -
Huawei Mesh 3: Affordable with some noteworthy features We’ve certainly seen faster meshes but the Mesh 3 is fairly priced and works well£200Darien Graham-Smith -
TP-Link M7650 review: Functional but limited This portable 4G router could be useful for travelling teams and families, though it’s far from feature-packed£139Darien Graham-Smith -
Google Nest Wifi Pro: Performance doesn't justify price Though slick and shiny, the Nest Wifi Pro is behind the curve on both features and speed£380Darien Graham-Smith -
Netgear Nighthawk M5: A superb 5G hotspot at a steep price You couldn’t ask for a more versatile portable router, but the price is hard to justify£763Darien Graham-Smith -
TP-Link Archer MR600 V2: Functional 4G router, great price It isn’t fast or flashy, but the MR600 is the most affordable way to bolster your internet connection with a 4G failover£119Darien Graham-Smith -
Netgear Orbi NBK752: Powerful Wi-Fi 6 mesh with 5G SIM slot It’s hugely expensive but the Orbi does it all, combining fast Wi-Fi with 5G mobile internet support£1099Darien Graham-Smith -
Plume HomePass Wi-Fi mesh: Fast, with an annual fee The HomePass mesh performs well, but some design decisions are questionable, and the subscription model won't be for everyone£96Darien Graham-Smith -
Huawei Wi-Fi Mesh 7 review: A solid mid-price Wi-Fi 6 mesh It’s an unadventurous design, but this mesh outshines most budget options while remaining reasonably affordable£279Darien Graham-Smith -
Linksys MR7350: A fast no-nonsense router that does the job Don’t judge a router by its cover: this is the fastest sub-£200 model you can buy£157Darien Graham-Smith -
The best 5G networks in 2022 Ready to experience ultra-fast mobile internet? Here’s our guide to getting the best 5G deal for your moneyNathan Spendelow -
D-Link R15 Eagle Pro review: The best cheap router? Small in size and ambition, the R15 Eagle Pro AI provides acceptable Wi-Fi – plus a couple of frills – at a very low cost£67Darien Graham-Smith -
TP-Link Archer AX53 review: Affordable with a few tricks Not exactly a stand-out product, but the AX53 brings a good set of features and reasonable Wi-Fi 6 performance for the price£75Darien Graham-Smith -
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Asustor Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T: A versatile home appliance Whether you’re looking for bulk storage or something more, this four-bay NAS appliance ticks all the boxes£309Darien Graham-Smith