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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

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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review: The iPad Pro's Android rival
Tablets

Maybe the most luxurious Android tablet, with some innovative features – but it doesn't hang together quite as well as you'd hope

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£599 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review
Home office Wireless routers

TP-Link's newest mesh router ticks every box and it's less expensive than it once was

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£350 inc VAT (two nodes)
McAfee Internet Security 2019 review: A much improved suite
Internet security Software

If you want a fuss-free security suite that just does the job for a low price, McAfee is worth a look

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£10 inc VAT (1yr, 3 devices)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15in) Bigger than before
Ultraportable laptops

The new 15in Surface Laptop 3 retains much of the charm and style of the 13.5in version, while adding some welcome extra desktop space

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£1199 inc VAT starting price
Sphero RVR is a fantastic little robot
Toys

Whether you’re taking your first steps in coding or scoping out an ambitious robotics project, the RVR has a lot to offer

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£250 Inc VAT
TP-Link Archer AX6000 router is fast and user-friendly
Home office Wireless routers

This 802.11ax router is a great all-rounder, with strong performance, plenty of connectivity options and easy management

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£291 Inc VAT
The best Mac antivirus money can buy
Internet security

Our pick of the best Mac antivirus for all manner of security needs

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Zyxel Multy U review: Effective and affordable
Home office Wireless routers

This compact extender system performs well at medium range but it’s not the perfect low-cost mesh kit you might have hoped for

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£133 Inc VAT