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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Tenda Nova MW6 review If you’re looking for a mesh system that can replace an ailing router, the Tenda is a cost-effective option£170
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: A gorgeous laptop that does it all The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2019) is a superb laptop by any measure – and the convertible design is the icing on the cake£1399
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Fender Mustang GT 40 review: Guitar amp and speaker This smart little guitar amplifier will help you jam like a rock star in your own home but it’s too dinky to perform with£210
Fender American Performer Strat: A refined update A big step up in price from the standard Player model but this vibrant, versatile instrument will make you want to spend the extra£1049
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D-Link Covr C1203: A big name enters the mesh Wi-Fi arena A serviceable mesh networking kit, but it achieves only mediocre performance and lacks any real standout feature£210
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review TP-Link's newest mesh router ticks every box and it's less expensive than it once was£350
McAfee Internet Security 2019 review: A much improved suite If you want a fuss-free security suite that just does the job for a low price, McAfee is worth a look£10
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