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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.
- The best Mac antivirus money can buy Our pick of the best Mac antivirus for all manner of security needsDarien Graham-Smith
- Zyxel Multy U review: Effective and affordable This compact extender system performs well at medium range but it’s not the perfect low-cost mesh kit you might have hoped for£133Darien Graham-Smith
- Netgear Nighthawk AX8 review: A fast and versatile router If you're willing to pay a premium price for faster performance, it may be worth looking elsewhere, even if this is a solid router£284Darien Graham-Smith
- Netgear Nighthawk AX4 review: The cheap way to get Wi-Fi 6 While it may be the cheapest way to upgrade to a next-gen router, it's still hard to recommend£201Darien Graham-Smith
- Norton Security Deluxe (2019) review: A mixed bag The one-time king has been deposed, but Norton still offers decent value£19Darien Graham-Smith
- best buyTP-Link C5400X: A superb router that’s not just for gamers Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable router£349Darien Graham-Smith
- Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 is getting an upgrade Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855+ promises a graphical boost for high-end smartphonesDarien Graham-Smith
- best buyDJI Mavic Pro: A superb folding drone but no longer the best A brilliant folding drone that handles like a dream£999Jonathan Bray
- Android Pie: Google’s latest OS There's no single show-stopping feature, but Pie makes Android slicker and more user-friendly than ever beforeDarien Graham-Smith
- Netgear Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep£434Darien Graham-Smith
- recommendedAsus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features£404Darien Graham-Smith
- Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look£100Darien Graham-Smith
- Virgin Media Hub 3 review: A disappointing router This rudimentary modem router covers the basics, but a third-party alternative will serve you much betterDarien Graham-Smith
- recommendedGoogle Pixelbook: Google’s 2-in-1 Chromebook is a must-buy Google’s Pixelbook marries stupendous design with gorgeous ergonomics, long battery life and quick charging£999Nathan Spendelow
- Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 review The XR700 sets a new benchmark for routers, but you can get a decent alternative for much less£450Darien Graham-Smith