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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.
- Eero Mesh Wifi: A fine, functional mesh system This compact mesh system is perfectly serviceable but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd£249
- recommendedWindows 11: A likeable package of improvements Not a revolutionary step forward, but Windows 11 builds on its predecessor with a slicker, smarter desktop experience
- recommendedSamsung T7 Touch: A compact and competent portable SSD The diminutive dimensions and biometric scanner make the Samsung T7 Touch ideal for life on the road£64
- TP-Link Deco Voice X20: Mesh Wi-Fi meets smart speaker It’s neat and works well enough, but it’s expensive and performance isn’t anything special£280
- Google One VPN review: Convenient privacy protection A cheap, simple way to anonymise your browsing, but if you want to spoof your location you’ll need to look elsewhere£16
- Norton 360 Standard review: Superb virus protection It may be a little trigger-happy, but for the price Norton 360 is a terrific deal£13
- Trend Micro Internet Security: A suite with character Clever features set Trend Micro apart from the crowd, but protection and performance scores are unexceptional£25
- recommendedTP-Link Archer AX90 review: A fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router The versatile TP-Link Archer AX90 offers not one but two 5GHz radios – though one’s a lot faster than the other£200
- TP-Link Archer AX10: Functional and fairly priced Don’t expect the best speeds or extensive features, but this lightweight router has its plus points£64
- D-Link DIR‑X1860: Affordable Wi-Fi 6 with plenty of features There are faster options, and cheaper ones, but the DIR-X1860 is a solid and versatile router£105
- best buyAsus RT-AX88U router: A fantastic Wi-Fi 6 router The Asus RT-AX88U is a superbly fast router that is both functional and decisively future-proof£261
- recommendedNetgear Orbi RBK352 review The cheapest next-gen Orbi system yet, but does the performance justify the price?£195
- Bitdefender review: Multi-layered internet security Not the speediest security solution around, but Bitdefender’s clever features provide wide-ranging protection£15
- Eset Internet Security review: Protection for power users A highly effective yet lightweight suite, with some advanced features that help justify the relatively steep price£32
- McAfee Total Protection: Quick, effective and affordable A solid security choice, with perfect malware protection, a fully functional VPN and more£15