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
Finally! Meta Quest VR headsets can now connect to your Windows 11 PC — with up to 3 virtual monitors
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft launches Mixed Reality Link, letting Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S users connect to a Windows 11 PC with up to three virtual displays.
Microsoft will let you install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs after all — what you need to know
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Can you actually install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs without a TPM 2.0 chip? Here's the truth.
This powerful MSI laptop with RTX 4080 is now over $700 off — I've never seen it this low
By Darragh Murphy published
This MSI Creator 16 AI Studio with an RTX 4080 is packed with the latest specs for professional creators and gamers — and it's crashed to an all-new low price.
Forget Nvidia Shield! Valve's follow-up to the Steam Deck could be a TV-based streaming box for gamers
By Darragh Murphy published
Valve looks to be cooking up a new streaming device similar to the Nvidia Shield TV, and it's specs already look to be more powerful than the Steam Deck.
I tested the Acer Swift 14 AI with Intel Lunar Lake vs Snapdragon: here's the winner
By Darragh Murphy published
The Acer Swift 14 AI is a great notebook that boasts a gorgeous display and lengthy battery life, but it's let down by Intel Lunar Lake.
Meta Quest set to get 'Avatar'-level mixed-reality experiences — all thanks to James Cameron
By Darragh Murphy published
Meta and James Cameron are partnering up to offer exclusive MR experiences for Quest VR headsets, with the same 3D technology behind "Avatar."
MSI Claw AI handhelds are now turbocharged with Intel's Lunar Lake chip — and it puts ROG Ally X on notice
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The new MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, and also sports a bigger battery for longer play sessions.
Asus ROG Ally may get a major upgrade thanks to the Steam Deck — here's what's coming
By Darragh Murphy published
Valve's Steam Deck may not be the only gaming handheld officially running SteamOS, as new "Powered by SteamOS" guidelines suggest it will run on more consoles.
I'm seriously worried for anyone using The Laptop Strap to carry their MacBook
By Darragh Murphy published
The Laptop Strap by Free Agent Outfitters let's you carry your laptop hands-free, but is it the best idea to expose your laptop while traveling?
MacBook Pro Touch Bar makes a return in Flexbar — it's now better than you remember it
By Darragh Murphy published
Flexbar is looking to succeed where Apple's Touch Bar fell flat, and it supports Macs, Windows laptops, iPads, Android, and more.
Lenovo Legion Go 'S' leak gives first look at new budget PC gaming handheld — it won't be powerful
By Darragh Murphy published
Lenovo's Legion Go "S" finally has a face thanks to a leak, and it's giving off major Asus ROG Ally vibes.
19 Meta Quest 3 Black Friday deals that you can still buy — get up to 25% off right now
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to upgrade your Meta Quest setup? These Black Friday deals will help you do it for cheap.
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