Darragh Murphy
Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Buying Guide Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. This usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for earbuds to expert buying advice on the latest 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 an interesting angle no matter the subject.
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, tablets, smartwatches, VR headsets, 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 updating buying guides with expert advice, 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

The best gaming consoles in 2026: Which system should you buy right now?
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
We played 100+ hours on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Valve's latest consoles for the ultimate console showdown. Here's the system you should buy in 2026, after years of hands-on testing.

We played 100+ hours with the best gaming mouse for 2026 — here are our top picks
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Want faster reaction times in the latest PC games? We spent 100+ hours playing games to find the best gaming mouse worth your cash.

We ranked the best gaming keyboards in 2026, and these are the only 8 worth your money
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.

These are the 5 best laptops under $500 we tested to find the budget winners
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best laptops under $500 are more important than ever, and we've done the testing to find the right budget picks for you.

The 5 best all-in-one printers in 2026 worth your money, tested by experts
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Need a printer that can print, scan and copy that actually works, is easy to set up and doesn't cost a small fortune? We've tested the best all-in-one printers that can do it all.

I tested the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ for two weeks, and its stunning OLED refresh doesn't hit all the marks
By Darragh Murphy Published
Thinner than ever before, but at what cost?

I tested Control Resonant on an RTX 5090 — and I'm now preparing for a new benchmark for PC gaming
By Darragh Murphy Published
I played three hours of Remedy Entertainment's upcoming Control Resonant on an RTX 5090 gaming PC, and its reality-bending action is looking to take full advantage of Nvidia's latest graphics cards.

The best iPad 2026 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy Last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

We've tested 100+ keyboards to find the best of 2026 — here are the only ones worth buying
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.

Best gaming headsets in 2026 — our expert picks
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
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.

Nvidia N1X and N1 CPU: Everything we know so far
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Nvidia Arm-based CPUs are on the way, but when?

I’ve been gaming for 25 years and these are the best PC controllers in 2026 worth your money
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Give your PC the controller it deserves when playing FPS, RPGs, platformers and more with the best PC controllers worth your money.

After 18 years of video editing, these are my top 3 laptops — spoiler: it's hard to beat a MacBook Pro
By Jason England Last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.

I upgraded my Meta Quest with the best VR accessories in 2026
By Darragh Murphy 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.

I'm running my first marathon this weekend and I'm nervous as hell, so I asked experts for their 5 can't-miss tips
By Darragh Murphy Published
It's never too late to get prepared for a marathon, and if you're a first-timer like me, keep these runner tips in mind before you set off.

The best touchscreen laptops in 2026, tested and reviewed
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
These are the best touchscreen laptops we recommend, based on our hands-on testing and reviews. Of all the laptops we use, these are the ones we most love to touch.

Resident Evil Requiem made me believe in path tracing — and I wish it hadn’t
By Jason England Last updated
I’ve been a path tracing doubter for a while now, but then I got my hands on Resident Evil Requiem. With Nvidia's DLSS 4 and path tracing, immersion is taken to a new level I've never seen before.

Best powerline extenders in 2026 — boost your internet with our top picks
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best powerline extenders let you stretch your home internet connection to any part of the house with an AC outlet.

Best USB flash drives in 2026 — here's the top memory sticks to buy
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best USB flash drives make it easy to bring your data with you as you can store, transfer and back up your files on physical media.

Apple March event LIVE — MacBook Neo reactions, iPhone 17e and all the new products
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Apple's massive week of reveals left us with a new iPhone, iPad and several MacBooks

MacBook Neo is official for $599 — specs, colors and latest news
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Apple just revealed its entry-level MacBook Neo, marking its first low-cost laptop to take on the budget market, starting at $599. Here's what you need to know.

MacBook Air M5 revealed: Price, release date and all the upgrades
By Darragh Murphy Published
Apple just revealed its MacBook Air M5, equipped with the latest M5 chipset to bring even more power to one of the best laptops around. Here's all you need to know.

iPad Air M4: The 3 biggest upgrades for Apple's new tablet
By Darragh Murphy Published
Apple just unveiled its new iPad Air M4, featuring a big boost in performance, but that's not the only major upgrade the tablet boasts. Here are all the biggest upgrades to expect.

I used this hidden Meta Quest 3 app to turn it into an interior decorator — and it helped me design my dream space
By Darragh Murphy Published
The Meta Quest 3's Layout app let me reimagine my dream space in mixed reality, and it's the ultimate homeowner hack that's completely free to use.

Samsung’s 100% RAM price hike on Apple means your next iPhone, Mac could get more expensive
By Darragh Murphy Published
Apple has agreed to pay twice as much to Samsung for LPDDR5X memory, according to a new report, and it's surely set to increase the price of upcoming iPhones, Macs and more.
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