Latest articles by Darragh Murphy
The Steam Frame’s biggest problem is (ironically) Half-Life: Alyx, and Valve needs to recapture the VR magic
Valve's Steam Frame is set to take VR gaming to new heights, but its very own Half Life: Alyx set the bar high, and more VR titles need to reach that standard.
Microsoft outage now 'resolved' — latest updates as 365, Outlook and Teams return
Microsoft experienced a major outage that saw multiple services go down, including Outlook, Teams and 365. Here are the latest updates.
Nvidia RTX 50-series GPU production reportedly 'paused,' but company insists it will 'continue to ship' all cards
Nvidia is reportedly pausing production of nearly its entire RTX 50-series GPU lineup, with RTX 5060 supply expected to get worse first, and it's to prioritize demand for AI.
Meta abandoning VR is 'obviously false,' according to Oculus founder, but Meta's own actions scream the opposite
The future of Quest VR looks grim
Best gaming headsets in 2026 — our expert picks
Find out the best gaming headsets for the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Our guide covers wired and wireless models, as well as budget and premium options.
Gigabyte CEO teases Nvidia’s 'revenue per gigabyte' push — mid-range RTX 50-series GPUs could be at risk
Are RTX 5070 Ti days numbered?
MacBook Pro models are now taking up to 2 months to ship — and the RAM crisis could be causing it
Or preparing for new MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max laptops?
Best laptops for engineering students in 2026: Our top picks tested and rated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.
This simple Meta Quest 3 feature just changed how I watch shows in VR — here's the trick
Looking for a new way to experience your Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S? You can enable a way to watch shows and experience VR in any direction thanks to this simple feature — especially in bed.
Best gaming monitors in 2026: Top picks for PC, PS5 and Xbox
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
'That's not going to last': Jeff Bezos believes AI will force you to rent your PC from the cloud, and the RAM crisis is accelerating it
PC hardware may become obsolete for subscription-based cloud computing. Jeff Bezos thought so, and the RAM crisis may make it come true.
Switched to Mac? These 5 'missing' Windows features are actually hiding in plain sight
If you miss the controls and features from your Windows PC on your Mac, fret not, as Apple has included several hidden ways to make it all feel familiar.
'A lot of people are going to be surprised': Asus on when RAM shortage will affect laptop, phone and gaming console prices
Don't expect a 'sudden shock' in price
Asus rep says memory shortage should 'start to normalize' by 2027, but 'nobody wants to be the first one to lower prices'
Asus speaks with Tom's Guide on when the ongoing RAM crisis will finally start to normalize, and how there may be a memory pricing standoff since "nobody wants to be the first" to drop costs.
'DRAM shortages could persist for quite some time now': Micron on RAM crisis lasting until 2028 with high AI demand, 'we are still servicing the consumer market'
Micron VP Christopher Moore explains the ongoing RAM crisis and how memory shortages could persist until 2028 in light of high AI demand, but the company is 'still servicing the consumer market.'
This hidden Windows 11 setting will give your PC an instant speed boost — here's how to try it
Any Windows 11 PC can come to a halt when too many apps are running, but there's a way to limit CPU usage and how much RAM is used thanks to this feature. Here's how to try it.
Best gaming laptops that I personally recommend after years of testing and thousands of hours of play
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
The strange disappearance of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with Intel Panther Lake and integrated graphics — here's what happened
Asus was gearing up to unveil its ROG Zephyrus G14 that ditches the Nvidia GPU for Intel Core Ultra X9, but it then mysteriously vanished. Here's what we know about the flagship gaming laptop.
I've tested the best budget laptops of 2026 — here are my top picks
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is official, and it aims to fix the biggest problem with the original premium gaming handheld: Windows 11.
This Lenovo Adaptable Keyboard Concept just solved changing hot-swappable switches on the fly — here's how
The Lenovo Adaptable Keyboard Concept lets you change between three switch types instantly, from satisfying mechanical switches for gaming to silent tactile sounds for the office.
I tried the RayNeo Air 4 Pro, and the new HDR10 visuals are absolutely stunning
I tried gaming using TCL's new RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses, and they push AR even further thanks to being the first to support HDR10 — all for $299.
CES 2026 LIVE — all the best new gadgets announced so far
Tom's Guide is at CES 2026, bringing you all the latest news and hands-on from our team on the ground in Las Vegas!
I went hands-on with the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop — here's why the Asus Zenbook A16 is the one to watch
Asus finally revealed one of the first laptops with Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and it already looks to be putting MacBook on notice in 2026.
'We're definitely getting into the territory where that becomes a possibility': Asus on integrated graphics in gaming laptops being the norm, 'it's just a matter of time'
I spoke with Asus' Director of Technical Marketing about integrated graphics on CPUs taking over gaming laptops, the ongoing RAM crises affecting pricing and just what happened to Asus' VR headset.
