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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.

Recent articles by Darien Graham-Smith

Windows 11: A likeable package of improvements
Software

Not a revolutionary step forward, but Windows 11 builds on its predecessor with a slicker, smarter desktop experience

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Samsung T7 Touch: A compact and competent portable SSD
SSDs

The diminutive dimensions and biometric scanner make the Samsung T7 Touch ideal for life on the road

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£64 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco Voice X20: Mesh Wi-Fi meets smart speaker
Wireless routers

It’s neat and works well enough, but it’s expensive and performance isn’t anything special

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£280 inc VAT
Google One VPN - Screen capture displaying VPN Windows main page
Google One VPN review: Convenient privacy protection
VPNs

A cheap, simple way to anonymise your browsing, but if you want to spoof your location you’ll need to look elsewhere

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£16 Starting price per yr, inc VAT (Included in Google One subscription)
Norton 360 Standard review: Superb virus protection
Internet security

It may be a little trigger-happy, but for the price Norton 360 is a terrific deal

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£13 inc VAT
Trend Micro Internet Security: A suite with character
Internet security

Clever features set Trend Micro apart from the crowd, but protection and performance scores are unexceptional

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£25 inc VAT
TP-Link Archer AX90 review: A fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router
Wireless routers

The versatile TP-Link Archer AX90 offers not one but two 5GHz radios – though one’s a lot faster than the other

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£200 inc. VAT
TP-Link Archer AX10: Functional and fairly priced
Wireless routers

Don’t expect the best speeds or extensive features, but this lightweight router has its plus points

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£64 inc VAT
D-Link DIR‑X1860: Affordable Wi-Fi 6 with plenty of features
Home office Wireless routers

There are faster options, and cheaper ones, but the DIR-X1860 is a solid and versatile router

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£105 inc VAT
Asus RT-AX88U router: A fantastic Wi-Fi 6 router
Home office Wireless routers

The Asus RT-AX88U is a superbly fast router that is both functional and decisively future-proof

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£261 inc VAT