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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 RS300 Wi-Fi 7 router review
Wireless routers

By far the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, but the RS300 currently offers little benefit over a Wi-Fi 6 model

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£300 inc VAT
The best Ethernet cables to buy
Technology

Need a fast, reliable connection for video streaming or gaming? We’ve got the cables you’re looking for

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Best cordless phones: Handsets for your home or business
Home & garden

Fed up with nuisance calls and dodgy DECT connection? We test and recommend the best cordless phones

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Acer AES015 Series 5 eScooter review
Acer AES015 Series 5 eScooter review: Simple but speedy
Scooters

It feels a little functional, but the AES105 will get you from A to B with minimal fuss

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£550 inc VAT
Adobe Photoshop: Turbocharge your creative workflow with AI
Photo editing

Photoshop’s powerful Text to Image tool generates professional artwork, tailored to your specifications with no restrictions on use

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Mercusys Halo H80X two node mesh Wi-Fi system on a yellow and grey rug
The best mesh Wi-Fi routers to buy right now
Wireless routers

Get fast downloads and kill dead spots with our pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers

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The best VPNs in 2024, according to our tests
VPNs

We've been busy testing, benchmarking and comparing the latest VPNs from every major player to help you choose one that caters to your needs

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Asus RT-AX57 Go review
Asus RT-AX57 Go review: Small, but surprisingly powerful
Wireless routers

Don’t judge this router by its size: the pocket-friendly Asus RT-AX57 Go is packed with features and outperforms its rivals

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£90 inc VAT
Netgear Orbi 970 - front teaser on a colourful carpet
Netgear Orbi 970 mesh router review: Groundmaking mesh
Wireless routers

The Orbie 970 is a very fast, very expensive mesh – but it’s still too early to invest in the new wireless standard

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£1500 inc VAT (two units); £2200 inc VAT (three units)
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What is OpenVPN: Everything you need to know
VPNs

OpenVPN is one of the world’s most popular VPN standards. Here’s what it can do for you – and what it can’t

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