Latest articles by Darien Graham-Smith
Keep yourself protected with our list of the best security suites
Reviews With more malware lurking in the shadows than ever before, it’s critical that you keep yourself safe
LG Gram 17 (2020) review: Do it for the Gram
Reviews Not the fastest performer, but this plus-sized laptop has a fantastic screen and is astonishingly light
Google Nest Wifi review: A solid improvement, but not for long
Reviews Seamlessly combines mesh Wi-Fi and smart speaker functions, but other solutions are faster and more versatile
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2019) review: Flipping brilliant
Reviews A superb laptop by any measure – its convertible design is simply the icing on the case
Asus RT-AX88U review: The next step in Wi-Fi technology
Reviews Wi-Fi 6 finally hits the mainstream, and it’s as fantastic as it is expensive
8 killer new Windows 10 features for 2019
In-depth Android phone mirroring, smoother updates and a sandbox to test suspicious files all come part of the latest Windows 10 refresh
The cable-free household is already here... if we want it
Opinion WiGig is a technology that missed the boat, but with a little push it could yet be transformative
AmpliFi Instant Home Mesh Wi-Fi review
Reviews Don't let the name fool you - this simple mesh system is ideal for small businesses
Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream review: A meaty slab of a router
Reviews This mammoth piece of hardware delivers the good when it comes to performance
Avast Free Antivirus review: Capable but annoying
Reviews A feature-packed offering, but prepare to be peppered with prompts to upgrade
Synology RT2600ac review
Reviews This router has one of the nicest web consoles around, with tons of nifty features to boot
It's time for Microsoft to deactivate its kill switch
Opinion Free software advocates warned us about the dangers of product activation - and they were right
Is Google the best way to shop online? I’m not buying it
Opinion Google’s sponsored Shopping service lets users down – we should demand better
Sooner or later, new tech turns us all into old fogeys
Opinion Computer systems are constantly evolving and changing; our brains, and our expectations, not so much
The best Registry hacks for fixing annoying Windows features
Tutorials Some of the best tweaks you can safely make to the Registry to enhance your OS experience
Looking back, my 3D-printing dream was never a goer
Opinion In this increasingly cynical age, it's getting harder to buy into seductive visions of the future
A hacker's guide to the Windows Registry
In-depth Demystifying the Registry so that you can take full control of Microsoft's OS
We needn't reinvent books – but they can be smarter
Opinion Calls to jazz up the humble book may sound naive, but we can create a better reader experience
IPVanish review: A very versatile and vibrant VPN
Reviews Slick and speedy, with in-depth options that techies will love, but note the lack of support for US Netflix
Tenda Nova MW3 review: Cheap but very cheerful mesh Wi-Fi
Reviews The cheapest mesh wireless kit we’ve come across: what it loses in speed, it makes up for in convenience
Zyxel Multy X review: Screamingly fast mesh Wi-Fi
Reviews Wide coverage and great speeds for an attractive price
Email isn't dying - it's about to show its true value
Opinion Instant messaging may be all the rage, but the advent of GDPR highlights the strengths of email
Apple might achieve what Windows 10 never could
Opinion Putting the same chips into MacBooks and iPhones opens up exciting possibilities
