
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

The best 15-inch laptops in 2026: Our 5 top picks we recommend
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best 15-inch laptops straddle the line between power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.

The best laptops for battery life in 2026 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
These are the longest-lasting laptops that we've reviewed, and you can buy right now in 2026.

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.

Best all-in-one computers in 2026, tested by experts
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
These are the best all-in-one PCs you can buy based on our in-depth testing and review. Whatever your budget and needs, I have a recommendation for the all-in-one PC that's right for you.

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.

Best wireless keyboards in 2026, tested by experts
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Keep your PC setup wire-free with one of the best wireless keyboards for work, gaming and school.

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.

Best Wi-Fi 6 routers in 2026: Affordable and fast upgrades for your home network
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers offer a fast yet affordable upgrade for your home network to get the most out of your internet plan.

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.

I tried this forgotten Mac feature to summarize text in seconds — and it's faster than AI
By Darragh Murphy Published
I've been using a forgotten Mac shortcut hidden in settings, and it's still the fastest way to summarize an article — and it doesn't use AI. Here's how to use it.

Bad news: Apple's low-cost MacBook may not be so cheap after all
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Apple's anticipated low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip may be more expensive than we first thought, with the RAM crisis to blame. But don't panic about the price just yet.

The touchscreen MacBook Pro OLED is coming with a 'new interface' — and it could be the biggest upgrade in years
By Darragh Murphy Published
The anticipated MacBook Pro M6 with an OLED touchscreen is now looking to feature a Dynamic Island with an all-new touch user interface, and it hints at the arrival of Face ID finally coming to Mac.

Apple smart glasses have a secret weapon against Meta Ray-Bans — and it's Tim Cook's 'next big thing'
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
Here's how Apple’s rumored smart glasses plan to keep up with Meta Ray-Bans with one secret weapon, once they finally launch.
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