
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

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs will be very hard to get, says Nvidia: 'stock-outs may happen'
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia believes "stock-outs" are likely for its RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, launching on Janaury 30, but there are plans for more to be shipped.

Microsoft confirms major Windows 11 and Windows 10 audio bug is cutting sound on PCs
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is working on fixing a widespread audio bug on all versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10, which stops sound from working on PCs.

RTX 5090 gaming PCs are available to grab right now — here's where to find one
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 pre-built gaming desktops are ready to order right now at Adorama.

The best monitors in 2025: our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out the best monitor for your desk, whether it's for work, gaming, entertainment or anything in between.

Meta Quest 4 and Quest Pro 'successor' tipped to be in the works — what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Meta is reportedly working on a Quest 4 VR headset, along with a high-end "successor" to the Quest Pro.

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti may come in two variants — one with 16GB VRAM
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti GPU may come in two variants, with a leak pointing to a mid-range graphics card with 16GB of VRAM.

Apple AR glasses tipped to use custom visionOS — here’s when it could launch
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple is going ahead with its plans for its upcoming AR glasses, with custom visionOS said to be in development, according to a new report.

I just tested Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus — and it’s making me believe in Google’s laptops again
By Darragh Murphy published
A thin and lightweight Chromebook Plus with a “wide” presence

The best curved monitors of 2025 — our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best curved monitors you can buy for gaming, surfing the web or getting more done at work.

Microsoft tipped to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this spring — with Snapdragon X
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is set to launch a new Surface Pro 2-in-1 and Surface Laptop this spring, according to a new report, and they're tipped to deliver Snapdragon X power.

Nvidia RTX 5090 custom GPU prices leak — the cost is what we all feared
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 50-series cusotm GPU prices have leaked, and you could be paying as much as $2,799 for an RTX 5090.

The best Xbox Series X games in 2025 — our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The Xbox Series X number of exclusives isn't huge, but these are the best games you can play on Microsoft's high-end console right now.

The best PS5 headsets in 2025 — here's our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
From budget wired models to top-tier peripherals with crystal-clear mics, these are the best headsets for PS5 right now.

Wow! The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with a 3K OLED display hits record-low price
By Darragh Murphy published
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x now has an incredible $450 price cut at Best Buy, and its one of the most beautiful laptops we ever tested.

Forget a mouse — Chromebooks can now be controlled with your face
By Darragh Murphy published
Google is adding a range of new education-focused and accessibility features on ChromeOS, and it includes the ability to control a Chromebook with your face.

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.

No, not Orion — Meta's first 'real' AR glasses tipped to debut in 2027
By Darragh Murphy published
Meta is reportedly working on its first "real" AR glasses, with "Artemis" tipped to make its debut in 2027.

Act fast! iPad 10th Gen just got a huge $50 price drop — but only in these two colors
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's iPad 10th Gen is $50 off right now, meaning you save big on one of the best tablets on the market right now.

Apple's MacBook Air OLED may be delayed until 2029 — thanks to the iPad Pro M4!
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its rumored MacBook Air OLED until 2029, and it's all due to falling short on iPad Pro sales.

This Dell XPS 13 is $500 off in unbeatable deal — here's why it's the best Windows laptop to get right now
By Darragh Murphy published
Right now, the Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite is down to an incredibly low price, meaning you can save $500 with fantastic laptop.

Microsoft is bringing big upgrades to Windows Search for Copilot+ PCs — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 AI search feature, but it only works on "Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs."

RTX 5070 gaming laptops will be my new gold standard — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 50 series laptop GPUs will make high-quality gaming easier to access, and it starts with the RTX 5070.

Asus ROG VR gaming headset could be first to get Meta Horizon OS
By Darragh Murphy published
Asus ROG VR gaming headset is set to be the first third-party headset to come with Meta Horizon OS, according to a new leak.
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