
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 laptops under $500 in 2026 — we tested budget models to find the real winners
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best I've found for $500 or less

Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2026: get the most out of your Nintendo switch with these great gamepads
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.

The best external SSDs in 2026 — tested by experts
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Running out of space on your laptop or phone? These are the best external SSDs, based on our extensive testing.

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.

Best Wi-Fi routers of 2026: Wi-Fi 7, mesh and budget models to fill your home with a strong signal
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Upgrading to one of the best Wi-Fi routers is an investment your whole household can enjoy thanks to faster speeds, fewer disconnects and improved range.

Best gaming routers in 2026: Boost your speeds and get lag-free gameplay with my top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The best gaming routers deliver fast speeds, lag-free gameplay and loads of useful features to take your gaming to the next level.

Best Wi-Fi 7 routers of 2026: The future of Wi-Fi is here
By Anthony Spadafora, Darragh Murphy last updated
The best Wi-Fi 7 routers include traditional routers with unique designs, mesh Wi-Fi systems for whole home coverage and even gaming routers.

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.

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.

We tested the best surge protectors in 2026: Here are our top picks
By Adam Schram, Darragh Murphy last updated
The best surge protectors can help keep your other electronic devices safe from dangerous power surges and spikes.

I played on the Kojima Edition Asus ROG Flow Z13, and this 2-in-1 gaming tablet belongs in a museum
By Darragh Murphy published
It’s the ultimate love letter to Kojima fans

The RAM crisis is out of control: Here's the most alarming tech products affected (so far)
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The RAM crisis affects far more than PCs, with everything from Valve's Steam Deck to Sony's PS6 on the line. Here's the gaming gear that might be impacted the most.

Apple March event: 5 biggest products to expect (and 2 to not)
By Darragh Murphy published
Get ready for a massive Apple launch

Microsoft won’t stop trying to make Edge happen — now it’s coming to Teams, but there is a quick fix
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft just found another way to 'encourage' you to use Edge in Teams, but there's a quick fix

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says it will ‘surprise the world’ with a new mystery chip — here's what to expect
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia GTC 2026 is set to reveal 'a chip that will surprise the world,' according to CEO Jensen Huang, and it could give us a taste of what to expect from next-gen RTX GPUs.
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