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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

Malwarebytes Premium: Supremely simple virus protection
Internet security

The no-nonsense approach is admirable but Malwarebytes Premium is undermined by a high price and a not-quite-perfect protection rating

Published :
£30 (per year, inc VAT)
LastPass password manager review
Software

It’s not as feature-packed as some rivals, nor as cheap, but LastPass does a great job of taking the pain out of password management

Published :
£31.20 Per year (Premium subscription, one user)
Bitwarden: A basic password manager that’s fantastic value
Software

If you’re turned off by pricey premium password managers, this cheap, functional offering is your best alternative

Published :
£7.20 Per year (Premium subscription, one user)
Asus RT-AX82U: Next-gen Wi-Fi performance for less
Wireless routers

The RT-AX82U steps out of its sibling’s shadow to offer superb performance levels for the price

Published :
£185 Inc VAT
The best antivirus programs to protect your PC
Internet security

Protect your PC and other devices with our updated picks of the best antivirus programs this year

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Logitech Blue Sona: An excellent studio mic for podcasters
Technology

A great choice for streaming and podcasting, producing excellent audio with no noise and no fuss

Published :
£299 (Inc VAT)
SanDisk Extreme Pro: A hefty price tag, but it's worth it
SSDs

The SanDisk Extreme Pro’s bold design certainly won’t be to everyone’s taste, but who cares when the performance is this good?

Published :
£180 inc VAT
Tenda Nova MW3 review: Cheap and cheerful mesh Wi-Fi
Home office Wireless routers

The Tenda Nova MW3 is the cheapest mesh wireless kit we've come across, and it isn't half bad, either

Published :
£80 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco P9: Powerline and mesh Wi-Fi in one
Home office Powerline networking Wireless routers

A potentially promising idea but the P9 is held back by mediocre performance

Published :
£170 inc VAT
Netgear Nighthawk AX12 review: A high-end 802.11ax router
Home office Wireless routers

The Nighthawk AX12 is an exceptional router but at a significant cost

Published :
£360