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
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Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU is the best-performing laptop processor according to new benchmarks — but Apple still beats it in this key area
By Darragh Murphy published
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU has appeared in PassMark, becoming the fastest laptop processor — but Apple still dominates single-thread.
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Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti release date confirmed by major retailer — here's when it's set for launch
By Darragh Murphy published
Major French retailer Top Achat listed several RTX 5070 Ti GPUs, alongside the release date and launch time of Nvidia's latest graphics cards.
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I tested this budget mini fight stick to get better at Street Fighter 6 — and I think it worked
By Darragh Murphy published
A mini joy for PS5 and PC fighting game enthusiasts
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Nintendo Switch 2 patents show off unique Joy-Con feature — and an all-new controller
By Darragh Murphy published
New Switch 2 patents hint at Nintendo bringing mouse-like functionality to its upcoming Joy-Con controllers, along with a look at a more traditional-
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How to connect Meta Quest to Windows 11 PC — get 3 virtual displays easily
By Darragh Murphy published
Find out how to connect your Meta Quest to your Windows 11 PC wirelessly to set up three virtual monitors easily.
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The best gaming monitors in 2025 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
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RTX 5090 GPU prices are officially out of control — now $1,400 over Nvidia's official asking price
By Darragh Murphy published
MSI and Asus official stores show that RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs are seeing a price hike, with graphics cards now selling for upwards of $3,400.
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Meta says it's now or never for mixed reality as Android XR threat looms
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Meta will see its most critical year in 2025, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth, and it will need to drive sales in mixed reality and more if the company is to succeed.
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AMD Fire Range Ryzen 9000HX CPUs in laptops set to release in March — with RTX 5090 GPUs
By Darragh Murphy published
The first laptops with AMD's next-gen Fire Range Ryzen 900HX and HX3D CPUs are set to arrive as early as late March sporting RTX 5090 GPUs.
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Best wireless keyboards in 2025 — top picks from our experts
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Keep your PC setup untethered with one of the best wireless keyboards for work, gaming and school.
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The best gaming headsets in 2025
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out the best gaming headsets for the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Our guide covers wired and wireless models, as well as budget and premium options.
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The 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.
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Intel Nova Lake CPU specs leaked — and it's tipped to double PC performance
By Darragh Murphy published
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPU is set to arrive in 2026, and a new leak shows that it may come with double the P-cores and E-cores over Arrow Lake.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 stock update: UK retailer warns 4-month wait
By Darragh Murphy published
Overclockers UK released new details on RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPU stock, and you may have to wait as long as four months to get a hold of Nvidia's latest graphics cards.
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I just tested the lightest laptop I've ever used — and it packs plenty of power
By Darragh Murphy published
MSI has done a masterful job with its Prestige 13 AI+ Evo, packing the power of Intel Lunar Lake and an incredible 32GB of RAM into a super lightweight, compact design.
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I just used a Meta Quest VR headset to get 3 virtual monitors on a Windows 11 PC — and I was blown away
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft's Mixed Reality Link app lets you connect your Meta Quest VR headset to a Windows 11 PC, offering three virtual monitors, and I've been thoroughly impressed.
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Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2025: our top picks
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.
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Microsoft just announced that it's bringing DeepSeek R1 models to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft has announced that it is bringing distilled DeepSeek R1 to Copilot+ PCs, with the NPU-optimized AI model coming to Snapdragon X PCs first.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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