
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 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.

Watch out — this official-looking Google email is actually from scammers and can take over your account
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.

Microsoft just made it easier to copy text on Windows 11 — here's how
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is giving the Snipping Tool on Windows 11 a handy upgrade, with its Text Extractor feature allowing users to copy text in any image.

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 GPUs revealed: price, pre-orders and everything you need to know
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs are here, with pre-orders going live on April 16. Here's what you need to know.

Windows 11 warning — don't delete this folder and what to do if you did
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update has a strange folder that shouldn't be deleted, as it could fix a major security flaw.

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB benchmark leak brings good news for budget PC gaming — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti may be just around the corner, and a new benchmark leak gives us a taste of the performance the 16GB model could deliver.

I tried Snapchat's Spectacles AR Glasses and it changed the way I look at smart glasses — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
I got to try Snapchat Spectacles, the new pair of AR glasses that let you share sights with friends, generate AI-powered 3D images on the fly and even walk around with virtual pets.

I doubted the RTX 5060 Ti — but now I see why it's a GPU worth getting
By Darragh Murphy published
I never thought much about the RTX 5060 Ti, but now it looks to be a secret weapon in Nvidia's arsenal of next-gen GPUs, and I now see why.

AMD Ryzen 8000HX CPUs unveiled for gaming laptops — but what's changed?
By Darragh Murphy published
AMD revealed its "Dragon Range Refresh" Ryzen 8000HX CPUs for gaming laptops, based on Zen 4 architecture and offering up to 16 cores. But what's really changed?

RTX 5060 Ti price rumor is surprisingly lower than I thought — less than an RTX 4060 Ti
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti price is rumored to start from $379, according to a recent leak, making it surprisingly more affordable than an RTX 4060 Ti.

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 set to deliver a key upgrade — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs have been confirmed to deliver GDDR7 video memory with a 128-bit interface, according to a shipping manifest.

I'm impressed by the Nintendo Switch 2 — but here's why I'm not buying one until 2026
By Darragh Murphy published
I can't wait for the Nintendo Switch 2, but one problem is forcing me to wait to get one until a later date.

Naughty Dog told us The Last of Us Part II is 'perfect' for Steam Deck — we put that to the test
By Darragh Murphy, Jason England published
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is now ready to play on PC, but Naughty Dog is more excited about gamers playing the masterpiece on Steam Deck.

I enjoyed South of Midnight so much I beat it in 2 sittings — here's why it's one of 2025's most pleasant surprises
By Darragh Murphy published
Developer Compulsion Games' South of Midnight stuns with its stop-motion style, Deep South vibes and heartwarming characters, but it leans more on adventure than action.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ revealed — bigger display, Galaxy AI and more
By Darragh Murphy published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ have been announced, sporting a new Exynos 1580 chip, an upgraded 13MP camera, a 13.1-inch display and more.

How to watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct — start time and what to expect
By Darragh Murphy published
Here's how to watch the Nintendo Direct April 2025 livestream, with an exclusive look at the Switch 2.

Microsoft Build 2025 preview — new Surface laptops, Copilot AI and more
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft Build 2025 is taking place on May 19, and we expect to see some big Copilot AI updates, updates to Office and possibly some new Surface laptops.

Mama mia! Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak shows no sign of 4K output
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits have reportedly arrived, but developers are seeing a lack of 4K output, according to an insider leak.

I just used Nvidia Reflex 2 playing The Finals — here's what the latency drop actually feels like
By Darragh Murphy published
After playing The Finals using Nvidia Reflex 2, I've seen how a further drop in latency can give me an edge in competitive gaming — but not everyone will notice much of a difference.

Finally! RTX 5080 GPUs are back in stock now — grab yours while supplies last
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs are now back in stock at Newegg, but be warned: prices are higher than you might expect.

Best keyboards 2025 — tested and rated
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.

RTX 5060 Ti release date just tipped for April 16 — HP seemingly confirms Nvidia's next-gen GPUs
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs are set to be announced on April 15, according to a new leak, and HP appears to have listed PCs with the latest graphics cards already.

I can't put my Meta Quest 3 down thanks to this VR accessory — and now I can't imagine playing without it
By Darragh Murphy published
Kiwi Design's VR accessory offers plenty of comfort and extra battery life to boot
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