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

MacBook Air M4 benchmark leak stuns with near-MacBook Pro performance — what we know
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Apple's MacBook Air M4 is tipped to arrive soon, and it's already showing off surprising GPU performance in a new benchmark leak — and it could be closer to the MacBook Pro M4 than we thought.

RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs hit by 'rare issue' — find out if you're affected now
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia is alerting users to a 'rare issue' with RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs missing vital ROPs — and RTX 5080 GPUs are reportedly affected, too.

RTX 50-series gaming laptops — here's why I think they'll be worth the upgrade
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia RTX 50-series gaming laptops are on their way, and they're set to deliver the next level of mobile gaming. Here's what to look forward to.

The best mouse in 2025 — our 9 top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.

How is this RTX 4070 gaming laptop so cheap!? Get a massive $600 off right now
By Darragh Murphy published
This Dell G16 with an RTX 4070 GPU just got a massive $600 discount, making it one seriously powerful gaming laptop for the price.

The best webcams in 2025 — tested and rated
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
Here are the best webcams you can buy, based on our hands-on testing and review of the best models from Logitech, Anker, Insta360 and more.

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.

I review gaming laptops for a living, and these are the 7 best Presidents' Day deals you can still get
By Darragh Murphy published
Presidents' Day sales are taking off $700 on some of the best gaming laptops, including RTX 4090-equipped PCs.

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.

The best Steam games in 2025
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The best Steam games include intense first-person shooters, epic RPGs, classic adventure games and engrossing simulations.

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.

The best PC games of 2025 — our top 17 picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Here are the best PC games out right now, including our favorite role-playing games, shooters, strategy titles and more.

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-
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