
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

I’ve worn smart glasses for over 4 years — here’s the best AR and AI glasses
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
I’ve been wearing and testing smart glasses for over 4 years — here are the best AR and AI glasses you can buy right now.

Best laptops for engineering students in 2026: 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.

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.

Best 15-inch laptops in 2026: Our top picks tested and rated
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.

I test laptops for a living — and these are the 7 best for students right now
By Darragh Murphy last updated
If I were going back to school, I’d bring one of these laptops for my studies — powerful, cost-effective and sure to survive dorm life.

I've tested the best budget laptops of 2026 — here are my top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

I test laptops year-round and these are the best laptops you can buy in 2026
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
Here are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on our lab testing and hands-on reviews

I've tested 100 monitors and these are the best ones for work, gaming and everyday use
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out the best monitor for your desk, whether it's for work, gaming, entertainment or anything in between.

We've tested the best tablets for entertainment and productivity, and these are the 7 I recommend right now
By James Frew, Darragh Murphy last updated
We've tested the best tablets to help you decide between an iPad, Android slabs, and Windows handhelds to boost your productivity with a larger screen on the go.

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.

The best keyboards in 2026 — tested and reviewed
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.

We played 100 hours with the best gaming mouse in 2026 — here are our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

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

The best wireless mouse in 2026 — tested and reviewed
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office, gearing up for gaming or upgrading your everyday carry, find the best wireless mouse on the market that suits your needs right here.

The best mouse in 2026 for work, gaming and beyond
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Give your PC setup an upgrade with the best mice you can grab today, for work, gaming and everything in between.

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.

Best Chromebooks for kids in 2026: our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Darragh Murphy last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.

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.
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