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

Nvidia is making it easier for fans to buy an RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 — here's how
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia is offering 'Verified Priority Access' to those looking to buy an RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, and all you need to do it is fill in a form.

The best fight sticks in 2025: our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to reach the top of the ranks in your favorite arcade-style fighting game? Look no further than our pick of the best fight sticks.

Apple's next Studio Display tipped to arrive in 2026 — and it'll be brighter than ever
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's new Studio Display is gearing up to arrive by 2026, boasting a Mini LED upgrade in a similar design.

Finally! RTX 5090 leak points to 'stupidly high' stock coming next month
By Darragh Murphy published
RTX 5090 stock is set to arrive in one month according to a new leak, as GB200 chips reportedly get repurposed to be used in Nvidia's latest graphics cards.

I tried gaming on a Chromebook for a week — and it's better than I expected
By Darragh Murphy published
Chromebooks are known for their lightweight operating system and affordability, but can they work as a gaming laptop, too? I tested playing on one for a week to find out.

New benchmark shows CPUs are getting slower for the first time in history — what is going on?
By Darragh Murphy published
PassMark benchmarks highlight that the CPU performance average has decreased in 2025. Are Intel and AMD CPUs in Windows PCs getting slower?

AMD Strix Halo APU benchmark leak is getting me excited for the future of laptops — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
A new AMD Strix Halo benchmark leak shows that a Ryzen AI Max 390 APU nearly matches the performance of an RTX 4060 desktop GPU, offering huge gaming potential for gaming laptops and handhelds.

Nvidia RTX 50-series gaming laptop pre-order date confirmed — here's when to grab one
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia confirmed RTX 50-series gaming laptop pre-orders will go live this February, with expected models from Asus, Lenovo, MSI and more.

The best budget laptops in 2025 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

MacBook Air M4 tipped for imminent arrival — here's when it could launch
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's highly anticipated MacBook Air M4 may be set to launch over the next few weeks, as a new leak suggests an upcoming Apple laptop will feature an M4 chip.

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.

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.

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

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-

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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