
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

Prime Day 2025 gaming deals live — these are the biggest discounts on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PC
By Rory Mellon, Darragh Murphy last updated
Prime Day 2025 is the perfect time to upgrade your gaming setup with deep discounts across PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and PC gaming tech.

I'd swap my laptop for this bargain Lenovo Chromebook Duet — now at its lowest price for Prime Day
By Darragh Murphy published
One of the best Chromebooks around is now just $229 for Prime Day, and it's an absolute steal for students or workers on the go.

I've found the best gaming headset Prime Day deals from under $40 — 9 headphones I'd grab right now
By Darragh Murphy published
Find your next audio upgrade for your PC, PS5, Xbox or Nintendo Switch with these massive discounts on the best gaming headsets in the market.

Prime Day alert: Meta Quest 3S drops to lowest price ever in Amazon exclusive
By Darragh Murphy published
The Meta Quest 3S is the best way to get into VR, and it's now at its lowest price ever, thanks to this Prime Day deal.

I just found the cheapest Alienware RTX 5060 gaming laptop in early Prime Day deal — it's now $400 off
By Darragh Murphy published
The Alienware 16 Aurora with an RTX 5060 just dropped to a record-low price, and you can now grab a next-gen gaming laptop boasting Nvidia's latest GPU for just $1,099.

This LG UltraGear 240Hz gaming monitor deal is at the top of my Prime Day list — grab $200 off now
By Darragh Murphy published
Looking to upgrade your PC setup? Getting 40% off this 240Hz LG UltraGear gaming monitor is an early Prime Day steal.

My favorite Meta Quest 3 accessory just got an audio upgrade — and VR never sounded better
By Darragh Murphy published
The Kiwi Design K4 Duo delivers immersive audio and extra battery life to Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in a comfortable, easily adjustable package.

Stop searching Amazon: These 3 RTX 50-series gaming laptop deals are the real steal
By Darragh Murphy published
The RTX 50-series gaming laptop deals you've been waiting for are here, as these Alienware and HP Omen machines are now up to £450 off in the lead-up to Prime Day.

Apple's entire Mac lineup until 2026 revealed in leak — here's every MacBook, Mac Pro and more to expect
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's entire Mac rollout has been revealed in a leak, with M5 and M6 MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Pros and more set to arrive by 2026. Here's what to expect.

Forget Prime Day deals: This Alienware RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC just got a $300 price cut
By Darragh Murphy published
Alienware's RTX 5070 Ti-equipped Aurora R16 is now $300 off thanks to an epic Dell deal, and it's the perfect excuse to upgrade your gaming PC setup for less.

MacBook Air M4 just dropped to record-low price ahead of Prime Day — save up to $160 now
By Darragh Murphy published
The entire MacBook Air M4 lineup is now up to $160 off at Amazon, and it isn't even Prime Day yet! Grab epic savings on some of the best laptops around.

I’ve played 1000s of hours on over 100 gaming laptops — here are the best gaming laptops that I’d personally recommend
By Alex Wawro last updated
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.

Best laptops for engineering students in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.

Meta smart glasses with display revealed in mega leak — here's everything they can do
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Meta's next smart glasses have been revealed in a new leak, with Meta "Celeste" expected to arrive with wristband controllers, a touchbar and more.

Don't wait for Prime Day: Alienware's new RTX 5070 laptop just got a huge $450 price cut
By Darragh Murphy published
This RTX 5070-powered Alienware 16X Aurora is now $450 off, and if you've been waiting for a next-gen gaming laptop upgrade ahead of Prime Day, this is it.

Major security flaw exposes Sony, JBL and Bose headphones to hijacking threat — how to stay safe
By Darragh Murphy published
Bluetooth headphones and earbuds can be used to spy on you

This $159 Acer Nitro KG272 monitor is a game-changer for budget PC setups — and it's now my favorite affordable display
By Darragh Murphy published
Don't need premium? Check this

I tried the Asus TUF Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 and it changed my mind about 18-inch gaming laptops
By Darragh Murphy published
The Asus TUF Gaming A18 proved me wrong about 18-inch gaming laptops, finally making big-screen gaming with an RTX 5070 affordable in a midrange triumph.

Dell launches Premium 14 and 16 laptops — up to RTX 5070, 4K OLED displays and 27 hours of battery
By Darragh Murphy published
Dell unveiled its new line of high-end laptops for work and play: the Dell 14 and 16 Premium, and they aim to deliver optimal performance for students, creators and even gamers in a compact design.

This single VR upgrade makes the Meta Quest 3 better — and it's at its lowest price in early Prime Day deal
By Darragh Murphy published
The Kiwi Design H4 Boost Battery Head Strap just hit its lowest price thanks to an early Prime Day deal, and it's the best VR upgrade you can give your Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

16 billion password data breach hits Apple, Google, Facebook and more — LIVE updates and how to stay safe
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The latest updates on the one of the largest data breaches in history, how to find out if you're affected and how to stay safe.

Stop scrolling: This is the cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop deal you'll see anywhere
By Darragh Murphy published
This Alienware 16 Aurora RTX 5060 gaming laptop is now $280 off, and it's the cheapest deal I've seen to upgrade to Nvidia's latest graphics card right now.

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition image leaks and it could arrive this week — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
A leaked image of a Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition has shown up, with the new VR headset rumored to release this week. Here's what you need to know.

I tested this $159 gaming monitor thinking it was a joke — but it's now my favorite budget display
By Darragh Murphy published
Gaming on a budget has never been better

I bought a PS Vita instead of a Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025 — and I have no regrets
By Darragh Murphy published
The Nintendo Switch 2 will have to wait, as I've been gaming on a PS Vita in 2025 despite it being over a decade old, and it still holds up as one of the greatest handheld consoles around.
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