Latest articles by Darien Graham-Smith
Whatever happened to IPv6?
In-depth It was the talk of the town a few years ago, but we now appear to have enough IP addresses for everyone – what happened?
Is the iPhone X worth a grand? Only you can answer that
Opinion Don’t listen to the cynics: there’s nothing wrong with lusting after the latest shiny gadget
Getting Windows onto your new SSD
Tutorials Whether you want to start afresh or migrate from an existing disk, here’s how to make the move
How to pick the perfect SSD for your needs and budget
In-depth Not all SSDs are created equal. If you’re choosing which drive to buy, there are several key points to consider
Two ports, no waiting? The pros and cons of link aggregation
In-depth Link aggregation sounds like an easy way to double your NAS speeds – but it’s not as simple as it sounds
SSDs: solid by name, solid by nature
Opinion Solid state drives are now a stable, mature technology, but that doesn’t mean progress will slow to a halt
When is a NAS not a NAS? When it's a personal server
Opinion Windows Home Server may be dead, but its spirit lives on in the modern NAS drive
Crucial MX300 525GB review
Reviews Odd allocation sizes aside, this SATA SSD is a tempting choice
Adata Ultimate SU900 256GB review
Reviews This SSD might not be blindingly fast, but it's a solid all-round performer
Samsung 960 Evo 500GB review
Reviews Near-professional performance at a comparatively reasonable price
Google knows me so well I’m wondering if I’m a robot
Opinion Predictive technologies are getting scarily good – and that raises some difficult questions
Ricoh Aficio SP C250SF review
Reviews A serious laser capable of producing stunning prints and scans - but it's neither good value nor user-friendly
Xerox Phaser 6022V review
Reviews A likeable low-rise laser that offers impressive print quality and won’t dominate your desk
Canon i-Sensys MF229dw review
Reviews A mono-only laser printer that tears through large print jobs – and produces great scanning results too
Epson WorkForce WF-2630 review
Reviews For what you get, the price is certainly attractive, but performance is poor for both printing and scanning
Oki MC342dnw review
Reviews An imposing laser printer with all the key features, great text quality and excellent print speeds
Beating the printer 'confusopoly'
Opinion There are a bewildering range of printers available, says Darien Graham-Smith, and the wrong choice can be a nightmare
Lexmark CX310dn review
Reviews It’s no looker, but this is a serious laser printer offering performance and quality far beyond its price
Epson EcoTank ET-4500 review
Reviews Stupendously low running costs can’t be sniffed at, but it’s still too expensive and overall performance is poor
HP Envy 5540 review
Reviews A striking bit of design at an eye-catching price; the trade-off is mediocre quality and performance
Canon Maxify MB5350 review
Reviews An upmarket inkjet that takes on the lasers – and, in many areas, manages to beat them
Brother MFC-J5620DW review
Reviews A user-friendly inkjet with decent speed and great features – and the price is very right
