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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

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 is getting an upgrade
Mobile phones

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855+ promises a graphical boost for high-end smartphones

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DJI Mavic Pro: A superb folding drone but no longer the best
Drones

A brilliant folding drone that handles like a dream

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£999 inc VAT
Android Pie: Google’s latest OS
Operating systems

There's no single show-stopping feature, but Pie makes Android slicker and more user-friendly than ever before

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Netgear Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade
Home office Wireless routers

A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep

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£434 inc VAT
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router
Home office Wireless routers

The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features

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£404 Inc VAT
Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy
Home office Wireless routers

If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look

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£100 inc VAT
Virgin Media Hub 3 review: A disappointing router
Home office Wireless routers

This rudimentary modem router covers the basics, but a third-party alternative will serve you much better

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Google Pixelbook: Google’s 2-in-1 Chromebook is a must-buy
Laptops

Google’s Pixelbook marries stupendous design with gorgeous ergonomics, long battery life and quick charging

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£999 inc VAT, Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 review
Home office Wireless routers

The XR700 sets a new benchmark for routers, but you can get a decent alternative for much less

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£450 inc VAT
Synology MR2200ac: Part router, part mesh
Home office Wireless routers

This highly capable mesh-enabled router is a joy to use – but nowhere near top of the class for performance

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£132 inc VAT