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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

Linksys MR7350: A fast no-nonsense router that does the job
Wireless routers

Don’t judge a router by its cover: this is the fastest sub-£200 model you can buy

£157 Inc VAT
The best 5G networks in 2022
Mobile networks

Ready to experience ultra-fast mobile internet? Here’s our guide to getting the best 5G deal for your money

D-Link R15 Eagle Pro review: The best cheap router?
Wireless routers

Small in size and ambition, the R15 Eagle Pro AI provides acceptable Wi-Fi – plus a couple of frills – at a very low cost

£67 inc VAT
TP-Link Archer AX53 review: Affordable with a few tricks
Wireless routers

Not exactly a stand-out product, but the AX53 brings a good set of features and reasonable Wi-Fi 6 performance for the price

£75 inc VAT
Asustor Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T: A versatile home appliance
NAS drives

Whether you’re looking for bulk storage or something more, this four-bay NAS appliance ticks all the boxes

£309 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco X90: Simple yet super-speedy
Wireless routers

Fantastic performance and wide-area coverage make the Deco X90 one of the best meshes we’ve ever tested

£474 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco X50 review: Solid mid-pack mesh router
Wireless routers

This dual-band mesh does its job perfectly well but the pricing isn’t particularly competitive

£290 inc VAT
Asus ZenWiFi AX Hybrid review: A do-it-all mesh
Wireless routers

You won’t find a more versatile mesh anywhere but uneven performance undermines the AX Hybrid’s appeal

£270 inc VAT
Asus TUF Gaming AX5400: A likeable budget router for gamers
Wireless routers

While gaming features are a little limited, this router is terrifically configurable and performs well for the price

£135 inc VAT
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000: A beast Wi-Fi 6E gaming router
Wireless routers

A powerful router with some fantastic gaming features, although performance isn’t as stellar as we’d hoped

£480 inc VAT