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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

Netgear Nighthawk AX8 review: A fast and versatile router
Home office Wireless routers

If you're willing to pay a premium price for faster performance, it may be worth looking elsewhere, even if this is a solid router

£284 inc VAT
Netgear Nighthawk AX4 review: The cheap way to get Wi-Fi 6
Home office Wireless routers

While it may be the cheapest way to upgrade to a next-gen router, it's still hard to recommend

£201 inc VAT
Norton Security Deluxe (2019) review: A mixed bag
Internet security Software

The one-time king has been deposed, but Norton still offers decent value

£19 inc VAT
TP-Link C5400X: A superb router that’s not just for gamers
Home office Wireless routers

Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable router

£349 inc VAT
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 is getting an upgrade
Mobile phones

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855+ promises a graphical boost for high-end smartphones

DJI Mavic Pro: A superb folding drone but no longer the best
Drones

A brilliant folding drone that handles like a dream

£999 inc VAT
Android Pie: Google’s latest OS
Operating systems

There's no single show-stopping feature, but Pie makes Android slicker and more user-friendly than ever before

Netgear Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade
Home office Wireless routers

A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep

£434 inc VAT
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router
Home office Wireless routers

The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features

£404 Inc VAT
Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy
Home office Wireless routers

If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look

£100 inc VAT