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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

CyberGhost VPN: Focusses on user-friendliness
VPNs

It’s not the fastest VPN around, but CyberGhost has an innovative interface, strong security features and cheap long-term pricing

Published :
£1.92 (/mth, 26 month subscription)
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500: An ultra fast router, at a cost
Wireless routers

A fine router for those who can’t wait to embrace the very latest Wi-Fi standard

Published :
£550 inc VAT
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Asus ZenWiFi XD5 mesh review: A whole lot of speed
Wireless routers

Don’t be misled by the basic design and modest pricing – this is an impressively swift and capable mesh

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£210 for two nodes; £300 for three
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HP printers make it easy being green
Printers

With green manufacturing and end-to-end recycling, printing can be both efficient and ecologically friendly

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McAfee Total Protection review: A highly effective suite
Internet security

With a fresh front end, identity protection and an unlimited VPN, the new McAfee Total Protection is better than ever

Published :
£13 /yr, inc VAT
Trend Micro Internet Security review: Old isn't always gold
Internet security

Acceptable virus protection and performance, but the feature set feels decidedly outdated

Published :
£25 /yr, inc VAT
F-Secure Internet Security review: A solid security suite
Internet security

With a limited feature set and mid-table protection scores, it’s hard to justify paying full price for this simple antivirus solution

Published :
£35 (1st year, inc VAT)
Windows Defender review: Neither slick nor speedy
Internet security

Not the slickest or most feature-packed security suite, but it blocks viruses and stays out of your way

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AVG Internet Security review: Effective, low-cost protection
Internet security

AVG does a solid job of blocking viruses and other online threats, but it’s not the fastest security suite, nor the most user-friendly

Published :
£12 inc VAT
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6: The best, fastest mesh system ever
Home office Wireless routers

The first 802.11ax mesh system leaves its rivals in the dust but does anyone really need it?

Published :
£749 inc VAT