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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

The best electric guitars from only £199
Hobby

Looking to become the next guitar hero? Find your ideal six-string for rock, blues, country, jazz and more.

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How to get Windows 10 for free – or as cheaply as possible
PCs Technology

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your old OS or set up a new computer, here’s four ways to get Windows 10 without paying full price

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Raspberry Pi 4: The most powerful Pi ever
PCs

A quantum leap forward for the Raspberry Pi 4 but keep your expectations realistic

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£34 inc VAT
Three nodes from the Tenda Nova MW6 mesh wi-fi router system against a white background
Tenda Nova MW6 review
Home office Wireless routers

If you’re looking for a mesh system that can replace an ailing router, the Tenda is a cost-effective option

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£170 inc VAT
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: A gorgeous laptop that does it all
2-in-1 laptops

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2019) is a superb laptop by any measure – and the convertible design is the icing on the cake

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£1399 inc VAT
Fender Mustang LT25 review: Guitar amp and speaker
Speakers

The Fender Mustang LT25 is nice practice guitar amplifier that's hard to fault, but it's slightly outshone by the competition

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£129
Fender Mustang GT 40 review: Guitar amp and speaker
Bluetooth speakers

This smart little guitar amplifier will help you jam like a rock star in your own home but it’s too dinky to perform with

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£210 inc VAT
Fender American Performer Strat: A refined update
Hobby

A big step up in price from the standard Player model but this vibrant, versatile instrument will make you want to spend the extra

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£1049 inc VAT
Best VPNs for Mac 2020
VPNs

The five best Mac VPN services to bypass geo-blocked websites and browse securely anywhere in the world this year

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D-Link Covr C1203: A big name enters the mesh Wi-Fi arena
Home office Wireless routers

A serviceable mesh networking kit, but it achieves only mediocre performance and lacks any real standout feature

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£210