Darien Graham-Smith
Recent articles by Darien Graham-Smith
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000: A versatile gaming router
Wireless routers
A great little gaming router that delivers great speeds even without Wi-Fi 6E
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E: The fastest mesh just got a lot faster
Wireless routersThe Orbi WiFi 6E takes wireless performance to a whole new level, but you’ll need compatible clients and very deep pockets
Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000: The cheapest Wi-Fi 6 mesh around
Wireless routersA simple and affordable way to get a decent 802.11ax wireless signal all around your home
Netgear Nighthawk X6S review: Top of the class
Home office Wireless routersIf what you want from your Wi-Fi extender is features and fast file transfers, the X6S is a no-brainer
Netgear Orbi RBK752: A great all-rounder with a few flaws
Wireless routersIt doesn’t tick all of the feature boxes, but the Orbi RBK752 casts a consistently wide Wi-Fi 6 mesh
Eero Mesh Wifi: A fine, functional mesh system
Home office Wireless routersThis compact mesh system is perfectly serviceable but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd
Windows 11: A likeable package of improvements
SoftwareNot a revolutionary step forward, but Windows 11 builds on its predecessor with a slicker, smarter desktop experience
Samsung T7 Touch: A compact and competent portable SSD
SSDsThe diminutive dimensions and biometric scanner make the Samsung T7 Touch ideal for life on the road
TP-Link Deco Voice X20: Mesh Wi-Fi meets smart speaker
Wireless routersIt’s neat and works well enough, but it’s expensive and performance isn’t anything special
Google One VPN review: Convenient privacy protection
VPNsA cheap, simple way to anonymise your browsing, but if you want to spoof your location you’ll need to look elsewhere