
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

I tried the Acer Swift X 14 and it may be the creator laptop to beat — and the RTX 5070 GPU isn't why
By Darragh Murphy published
The Acer Swift X 14 turns the touchpad into a canvas

Nvidia RTX 5050 specs just leaked — here's the first laptops getting it
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer leaked new gaming laptops equipped with Nvidia's yet-to-be-announced GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, including its clock speeds and TGP.

Best gaming monitors in 2025 — top picks for PS5, Xbox and PC
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.

I saw Nvidia's RTX-powered AI avatar in action, and this digital human interface has a sense of humor
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's Project R2X gives your PC its own agentic AI avatar, and after seeing it accomplish tasks in a jiffy, I found that the best thing about it is its sense of humor.

Computex 2025 live — Our picks for best of show and all the biggest news about the future of computing
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2025 is here and we're sharing all the biggest news in laptops, gaming handhelds, PCs and more!

I wore Acer's AI translation earbuds to chat in different languages — and I was blown away
By Darragh Murphy published
I got to try out Acer's new AI earbuds made for translating languages in real time, and I was able to have a chat with someone speaking Mandarin. Here's what it's like.

Meet the weirdest gaming PC I’ve ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!?
By Darragh Murphy published
The Asus TUF Gaming T500 may be the strangest gaming PC I've seen at Computex 2025 — sporting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU and a CPU used in laptops.

I just tried Acer’s surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money
By Darragh Murphy published
Not yet ratedLooking for your next smart ring? The Acer FreeSense Ring could be just the wearable thanks to its $199 starting price and wealth of health tracking, all without a subscription fee.

I played Doom: The Dark Ages on RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — and the results surprised me
By Darragh Murphy published
Doom: The Dark Ages is here, and I put it to the test using the latest RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops. Here's the performance you can expect.

The best Xbox headsets in 2025 — here's our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
We tested the best Xbox headsets for every budget to help you get the best audio while playing your favorite games on the console.

I'm a PC gamer and I wish I knew about these 5 Steam apps to boost my gaming setup
By Darragh Murphy published
Steam offers plenty of software tools that go beyond just gaming, and these are the apps you should check out to give your PC the full gaming treatment.

Computex 2025: Acer announces new Aspire 14 and 16 AI Copilot+ PCs — student laptops that pack a punch
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer reveals all-new Aspire 14 and 16 AI Copilot+ PCs geared for students, and these laptops come with a bunch of confirguations, including from Intel, AMD and Snapdragon.

Acer combines QD-OLED with 500Hz speeds in new Predator gaming monitor
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer unveils all-new Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors that boast up to a 500Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution and more.

Nvidia's RTX 5050 is real? Gaming laptop listings show off new GPU with shocking price tag
By Darragh Murphy published
New laptops listings for Lenovo gaming laptops reveal Nvidia's RTX 5050 GPU, which is set to arrive with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, but pricing already looking high.

This is the best gaming service you're not using — here's why you shouldn't ignore Apple Arcade
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple Arcade has surprisingly become my most-played gaming serivce, and its thanks to the wide catalog of over 200 games that make playing on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more a treat.

Nvida RTX 50-series GPUs look to get a 10% price hike — that cost is going to sting
By Darragh Murphy published
A recent rumor suggest Nvidia will raise prices of its lineup of GPUs "across the board," including up to 10% on RTX 50-series graphics cards.

Nvidia just tipped to launch its own laptop CPU at Computex 2025 — this could be a game-changer
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia and MediaTek are set to reveal a new Windows on Arm laptop chip based on Nvidia's GB10 AI Superchip, according to a recent rumor.

I've been using this 3-in-1 wireless charger for 2 weeks — and it's a must-have for travel
By Darragh Murphy published
Looking for a convenient way to charge your phone, smartwatch and earbuds? Satechi's OnetheGo wireless chargers can do it all thanks to their compact, flexible and travel-friendly design.

Windows 11 PC running slow? Here's how to free up RAM fast
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out how to free up RAM and speed up your Windows 11 PC, from stopping background apps to reducing visual effects and beyond.

Apple M6 and M7 chips for Mac may already be in the works — to power future AI features
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple is already working on advanced chips for future Macs, with M6 and M7 chips set to power new Apple Intelligence features, according to a new report.

Qualcomm slams Intel chips in new Snapdragon ads — and it may have a point
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm is now taking aim at Intel chips in new comically smart ads, boasting "max performance" on laptops when unplugged compared to only "55%" on Intel-based machines.

Asus ROG Ally 2 leak reveals what Xbox handheld may look like — and it comes with big upgrades
By Darragh Murphy published
Asus ROG Ally 2 gaming handhelds have been revealed in a leak, with one model set to arrive with a dedicated Xbox button, AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and up to 64GB memory.

Best Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessories in 2025
By Jason England last updated
The Meta Quest 3 and 3S great VR headsets, but they can be improved even further with some of the best Meta Quest accessories. Here are our top picks.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!