
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 been using this 3-in-1 wireless charger for 2 weeks — and it's a must-have for travel
By Darragh Murphy published
Looking for a convenient way to charge your phone, smartwatch and earbuds? Satechi's OnetheGo wireless chargers can do it all thanks to their compact, flexible and travel-friendly design.

Windows 11 PC running slow? Here's how to free up RAM fast
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out how to free up RAM and speed up your Windows 11 PC, from stopping background apps to reducing visual effects and beyond.

Apple M6 and M7 chips for Mac may already be in the works — to power future AI features
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple is already working on advanced chips for future Macs, with M6 and M7 chips set to power new Apple Intelligence features, according to a new report.

Qualcomm slams Intel chips in new Snapdragon ads — and it may have a point
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm is now taking aim at Intel chips in new comically smart ads, boasting "max performance" on laptops when unplugged compared to only "55%" on Intel-based machines.

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.

Asus ROG Ally 2 leak reveals what Xbox handheld may look like — and it comes with big upgrades
By Darragh Murphy published
Asus ROG Ally 2 gaming handhelds have been revealed in a leak, with one model set to arrive with a dedicated Xbox button, AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and up to 64GB memory.

Best Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessories in 2025
By Jason England 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.

Nvidia rumored to deliver RTX 5080 Super and 5070 Super GPUs in 2025 — but it's all about pricing
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia is rumored to deliver RTX 5080 Super and 5070 Super GPUs models in 2025, boasting 24GB and 18GB of VRAM, respectively.

I have no artistic bone in my body, but this Meta Quest VR app just taught me how to draw
By Darragh Murphy published
I finally know how to draw thanks to Pencil, a Meta Quest VR app that uses mixed reality to give beginner artists a way to create life-like art.

No passwords required — Microsoft makes passwordless the default for new users
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is making new accounts passwordless by default as its latest push to stop people from using passwords to sign in, thanks to passkeys.

I can't get enough of this MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with an RTX 5070 Ti — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
Not yet ratedThe MSI Stealth A16 AI+ boasts its power loud and proud

Best gaming mouse in 2025 — our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Where to buy RTX 5090, RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs — live updates and restock checker
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
An Nvidia RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 restock is happening right now! Here's where to buy

RTX 5060 laptop GPU outshines RTX 4060 in new Geekbench score — but I wouldn't upgrade
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5060 laptop GPU has shown up on Geekbench, and its performance gains over an RTX 4060 appear to be on point.

I paired my Pixel with a Chromebook — and MacBooks could learn a thing or two
By Darragh Murphy published
I used my Pixel phone to connect to a Chromebook, and its Phone Hub tool makes for an excellent pairing for my productivity. Here's why.

I traveled 500 miles with this laptop backpack — and it's done wonders for my daily commute
By Darragh Murphy published
The Alpaka Bravo Backpack (23L) makes for light, comfortable traveling and is packed with plenty of pockets for laptops and other gadgets.

Best PDF editors in 2025 — both free and paid options
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best PDF editors let you do even more with PDFs to help boost your productivity and improve your workflow.

Best Chromebooks in 2025 — our top picks
By Jason England last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks. These are our favorites to recommend, based on hands-on testing and reviews.

Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs may finally see a massive restock — here’s where to find one before they disappear
By Darragh Murphy published
Having a hard time finding RTX 50-series GPUs? A new leak suggests Nvidia is increasing the supply of graphics cards to retailers, except for RTX 5090s.

Microsoft Copilot now lets you turn a file into a PowerPoint slide — here's how
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Microsoft updates Copilot in PowerPoint to allow Windows users to create new slides from files or documents, and even give them prompts.

AMD Ryzen AI Max is getting me excited for the future of gaming handhelds — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
Is AMD Ryzen AI Max the future of gaming handhelds and beyond? I sat down with AMD to find out what its AI-equipped processors can do.

I just spent $6 on this Steam app that compresses PC games — and it's already saved me 100GB
By Darragh Murphy published
I've been using this $6 Steam app to compress PC games in a flash, and it's already saved me a load of PC game storage.

Gmail scam alert: this Google email is actually a phishing attack — how to stay safe
By Darragh Murphy published
A new phishing email is posing as Google to steal users' account credentials, and it's been authenticated by Google itself.
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