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.
Panda Free Antivirus (2020) review Panda is an agreeably low-key option for those seeking a basic, free security solution that keeps out of the way
Norton 360 Antivirus (2020) review While it’s not the most lightweight or innovative suite around, Norton 360 can’t be beaten when it comes to protection and price
Panda Free Antivirus (2020) review Panda is an agreeably low-key option for those seeking a basic, free security solution that keeps out of the way
LG Gram 17 (2020): A portable big-screen desktop replacement It’s not the fastest performer on the block, but this plus-sized laptop has a fantastic screen and is astonishingly light£1549
Norton 360 Antivirus (2020) review While it’s not the most lightweight or innovative suite around, Norton 360 can’t be beaten when it comes to protection and price£30
G Data Internet Security (2020) review A pricey option that slows your computer down more than the competition, while keeping you no safer£45
ESET Internet Security (2020) review: Good, but expensive When it comes to speed, ESET is the champion; sadly, protection is mediocre and the price is a shocker£50
F-Secure Safe review Middle-of-the-road protection for a middle-of-the-road antivirus suite leaves F-Secure stuck in the middle£60
Bitdefender Internet Security 2020 review A versatile security suite offering great protection, Bitdefender Internet Security is easy to use and reasonably priced£25
Microsoft Windows Defender review Microsoft’s built-in security solution keeps on evolving and improving, but it’s still not a top-tier contender
Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 review Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 offers supreme effectiveness, extensive features and minimal performance impact£22.50
Avast Free Antivirus review If you don’t mind in-product advertising, Avast offers the broadest protection of any free antivirus product
Fender Play review: Learn the guitar, bass or ukulele If you're committed to practicing regularly, Fender Play's video-based lessons can improve almost anyone’s musicianship£9.98
Netgear Nighthawk AX12 tri-band: A next-gen workhorse router An impressively powerful router, though not as superlative as you might hope for the price£410
The best electric guitars from only £199 Looking to become the next guitar hero? Find your ideal six-string for rock, blues, country, jazz and more.
How to get Windows 10 for free – or as cheaply as possible Whether you’re looking to upgrade your old OS or set up a new computer, here’s four ways to get Windows 10 without paying full price
Raspberry Pi 4: The most powerful Pi ever A quantum leap forward for the Raspberry Pi 4 but keep your expectations realistic£34