
Darragh Murphy
Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. This usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for earbuds to the wild world of laptops. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for laptops into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made.Darragh has previously been an Editor for Laptop Mag and a News Editor for Time Out Dubai, where he also headed the gaming and tech section. His work can be seen in Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more. While laptops are his bread and butter, he’s also reviewed smartphones, monitors, speakers, docking stations and VPNs. He’s covered IFA, MWC Barcelona, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and more.When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies, and trying to find time to game.
Latest articles by Darragh Murphy

Naughty Dog told us The Last of Us Part II is 'perfect' for Steam Deck — we put that to the test
By Darragh Murphy, Jason England published
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is now ready to play on PC, but Naughty Dog is more excited about gamers playing the masterpiece on Steam Deck.

I enjoyed South of Midnight so much I beat it in 2 sittings — here's why it's one of 2025's most pleasant surprises
By Darragh Murphy published
Developer Compulsion Games' South of Midnight stuns with its stop-motion style, Deep South vibes and heartwarming characters, but it leans more on adventure than action.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ revealed — bigger display, Galaxy AI and more
By Darragh Murphy published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ have been announced, sporting a new Exynos 1580 chip, an upgraded 13MP camera, a 13.1-inch display and more.

How to watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct — start time and what to expect
By Darragh Murphy published
Here's how to watch the Nintendo Direct April 2025 livestream, with an exclusive look at the Switch 2.

Microsoft Build 2025 preview — new Surface laptops, Copilot AI and more
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft Build 2025 is taking place on May 19, and we expect to see some big Copilot AI updates, updates to Office and possibly some new Surface laptops.

Mama mia! Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak shows no sign of 4K output
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits have reportedly arrived, but developers are seeing a lack of 4K output, according to an insider leak.

I just used Nvidia Reflex 2 playing The Finals — here's what the latency drop actually feels like
By Darragh Murphy published
After playing The Finals using Nvidia Reflex 2, I've seen how a further drop in latency can give me an edge in competitive gaming — but not everyone will notice much of a difference.

Finally! RTX 5080 GPUs are back in stock now — grab yours while supplies last
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs are now back in stock at Newegg, but be warned: prices are higher than you might expect.

Best keyboards 2025 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking for the best keyboard for you? Whether you're after wired or wireless, mechanical or hot-swappable, we've hand-picked the very best.

RTX 5060 Ti release date just tipped for April 16 — HP seemingly confirms Nvidia's next-gen GPUs
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs are set to be announced on April 15, according to a new leak, and HP appears to have listed PCs with the latest graphics cards already.

I can't put my Meta Quest 3 down thanks to this VR accessory — and now I can't imagine playing without it
By Darragh Murphy published
Kiwi Design's VR accessory offers plenty of comfort and extra battery life to boot

Nvidia's DLSS 4 demo in a Razer Blade 16 with RTX 5090 gives me hope again for next-gen gaming laptops
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Nvidia DLSS 4 is offering major gains for gaming laptops, as Team Green showed a Razer Blade 16 with an RTX 5090 doubling frame rates over DLSS 3.

I've tested the best budget laptops of 2025 — here are my top picks (so far)
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Nvidia GTC 2025 — Blackwell Ultra, Groot N1, self-driving cars and more from Jensen Huang's keynote
By Darragh Murphy, Jason England last updated
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took center stage in the Nvidia GTC 2025 Keynote to show off what's next in AI — here's the latest news.

Razer Blade 16 with RTX 5060 spotted in new leak — with a pretty shocking $1,999 price tag
By Darragh Murphy published
A leaked Razer Blade 16 with an RTX 5060 is set to cost $1,999, and it's already pricier than an RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop.

HP reveals new RTX 50-series gaming laptops — and the Omen 16 Slim is the first on my radar
By Darragh Murphy published
HP announced its new lineup of RTX 50-series gaming laptop, including an Omen 16 Slim boasting an RTX 5070, Intel Core Ultra 9 and more.

Apple's 18-inch foldable just tipped to run macOS — yup, the world's first touchscreen Mac
By Darragh Murphy published
Rumors of a foldable MacBook-iPad hybrid point to an early 2027 launch, and it may be more Mac than iPad according to a a new analyst.

RTX 5090 price continues to rise — prepare to spend around $3,000 for Nvidia's GPU
By Darragh Murphy published
Asus is ramping up the price for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, with prices now close to or over $3,000, and even AMD Radeon RX 9070s now start at $720.

I paired my iPhone 16 with a Windows PC — and Microsoft Phone Link can't compete with a MacBook
By Darragh Murphy published
I tried using an iPhone to test Microsoft's Phone Link app on a Windows 11 PC, and while it's a handy tool to use, it's sorely missing out on some essential features.

I'm worried about the latest Nvidia RTX 5060 price leak — but one thing could change my mind
By Darragh Murphy published
A recent RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti leak has me worried about their price, but one of Nvidia's new GPUs may have a nice surprise up its sleeve.

Xbox handheld reportedly being made with Asus — all to take on Steam Deck
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft's upcoming Xbox handheld will reportedly be made by Asus, and it aims to take on Steam Deck by delivering a new OS to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows."

RTX 5060 breaks cover in Acer gaming PC — is Nvidia’s next GPU launch imminent?
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's RTX 5060 GPU has been spotted in an Acer gaming PC listing, with rumors pointing to an announcement coming later this week.

MacBook Air M4 benchmarks are here — here's how it compares to the MacBook Pro, Windows laptops and more
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's new MacBook Air M4 laptops are here, and we've got them in our testing lab to give you the latest results (and they impress).
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