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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

Norton 360 Antivirus (2020) review
Internet security

While it’s not the most lightweight or innovative suite around, Norton 360 can’t be beaten when it comes to protection and price

£30 inc VAT (1 yr, 5 devices)
G Data Internet Security (2020) review
Internet security Software

A pricey option that slows your computer down more than the competition, while keeping you no safer

£45 1yr 3 devices, inc VAT
ESET Internet Security (2020) review: Good, but expensive
Internet security Software

When it comes to speed, ESET is the champion; sadly, protection is mediocre and the price is a shocker

£50 1yr 3 devices, inc VAT
F-Secure Safe review
Internet security

Middle-of-the-road protection for a middle-of-the-road antivirus suite leaves F-Secure stuck in the middle

£60 One year, three devices (inc VAT)
Bitdefender Internet Security 2020 review
Internet security Software

A versatile security suite offering great protection, Bitdefender Internet Security is easy to use and reasonably priced

£25 inc VAT (1yr, 3 devices)
Microsoft Windows Defender review
Internet security Software

Microsoft’s built-in security solution keeps on evolving and improving, but it’s still not a top-tier contender

Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 review
Internet security Software

Kaspersky Internet Security 2020 offers supreme effectiveness, extensive features and minimal performance impact

£22.50 1yr, 3 devices
Avast Free Antivirus review
Internet security

If you don’t mind in-product advertising, Avast offers the broadest protection of any free antivirus product

Fender Play review: Learn the guitar, bass or ukulele
Hobby

If you're committed to practicing regularly, Fender Play's video-based lessons can improve almost anyone’s musicianship

£9.98 per month
Netgear Nighthawk AX12 tri-band: A next-gen workhorse router
Home office Wireless routers

An impressively powerful router, though not as superlative as you might hope for the price

£410 inc VAT