Darragh Murphy

Darragh Murphy

Editor

Darragh Murphy is fascinated by all things bizarre, which usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for AirPods to the mischievous world of cyberattacks. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for gadgets into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made. With a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from The University of Sheffield, along with short stints at Kerrang! and Exposed Magazine, Darragh started his career writing about the tech industry at Time Out Dubai and ShortList Dubai, covering everything from the latest iPhone models and Huawei laptops to massive Esports events in the Middle East. Now, he can be found proudly diving into gaming, gadgets, and letting readers know the joys of docking stations for Laptop Mag.  

Articles by: Darragh Murphy

Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 hands-on impressions: Fists of glory

By Darragh Murphy published

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Street Fighter 6 is a blast — and it's simplified for the best

Google October event Pixel 7, Pixel Watch

Google Pixel event 2022: Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and more

By Darragh Murphy published

Google is gearing up to announce the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch at its Made by Google event on October 6, and we already have a good idea about what to expect — and what not to expect.

Scorn

Scorn: Everything we know so far

By Darragh Murphy published

Prepare for Scorn’s nightmare-fuelled biomechanical world on Xbox and PC in October 2022

AirPods Pro 2

AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods Pro: What are the differences?

By Darragh Murphy published

How much of an upgrade is Apple's AirPods Pro 2 over the AirPods Pro?

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Surface Duo 2 is still alive — Microsoft to 'update and innovate'

By Darragh Murphy published

Microsoft puts to rest rumors of Surface Duo 2 being discontinued

Microsoft Surface Go 3 review

Windows 11 22H2 update has arrived — here's what's new

By Darragh Murphy published

Microsoft's first major Windows 11 update delivers improved video calls, gaming features, battery optimizations, and more

Password Managers

Best password managers of 2022

By Darragh Murphy published

Password managers are not only among the safest ways to keep all your online accounts secure, but they also save you from one of the most annoying predicaments in the world: forgetting your password.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

Best docking stations for Dell XPS laptops

By Darragh Murphy published

Check out the best docking stations for Dell XPS laptops whether you need an HDMI input or Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

Best laptop docking stations

Best laptop docking stations of 2022

By Darragh Murphy published

Check out the best docking stations that allow you to attach any laptop to multiple monitors and peripherals.

Google I/O 2022

Google Pixel 7: Everything we know so far

By Darragh Murphy published

Google’s Pixel 7 is a hotly anticipated Android phone that follows the huge success of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Here’s everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 7.

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Google Pixel 7 Pro pre-order date confirmed — but it could take longer to ship

By Darragh Murphy published

Google Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders will start on October 6, with Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch pre-orders expected to land on the same date. But it could take a while before they ship, according to a new leak.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta impressions: Multiplayer is a thrill

By Darragh Murphy published

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 looks promising, but can the same be said for the new era of CoD Infinity Ward is ushering in? Here are our first impressions of the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Beta.

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: A bolt of connectivity

By Darragh Murphy published

Satechi’s 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock goes all in on speedy connections with a generous selection of essential ports in a sleek yet unassuming docking station.

iPhone Depth Effect on Lock Screen

Your iPhone has a special wallpaper feature — this trick makes your display pop

By Darragh Murphy published

Thanks to iOS 16, you can now fully personalize your iPhone Lock Screen with different fonts, widgets, and wallpapers — but it also has a special feature that makes your pictures pop.

Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch price looks expensive — but it's still cheaper than Apple Watch 8

By Darragh Murphy published

The Pixel Watch is set to arrive at Google's October event, but we may already have an idea about how much it will cost and what color options will be available.

MacBook Air (m1, 2020)

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which Mac should you buy in 2022?

By Darragh Murphy published

We tested all of the latest MacBooks — the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro models and latest MacBook Pro models — to help you find the right Apple laptop for you.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 (14-inch)

MacBook Pro 2022 14-inch and 16-inch: Everything we know so far

By Darragh Murphy published

M2 Pro and M2 Max may be gearing up for their big debut on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro 2022

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at Google I/O 2022

Google Pixel 7 leak reveals baffling lack of storage — and that’s a problem for Pixel 7 Pro

By Darragh Murphy published

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are tipped to come with two storage capacities: 128GB and 256GB. No 512GB capacity in sight, and that's a problem for Pixel 7 Pro buyers.

Apple Event, June 6 2022

Your iPhone can be a joy to type on — turn on this simple feature

By Darragh Murphy published

With iOS 16, you can finally turn on haptics to feel physical feedback when typing on your iPhone. Here's how to turn on the haptic keyboard on your iPhone.

Google Pixel 6a review

Small Pixel phone may be in the works — could a Google Pixel 7a fill the hole of iPhone 14 mini?

By Darragh Murphy published

Google has a 'small-screen' Pixel in the works to join its lineup of flagship phones, according to a new rumor, pointing to the first sign of a possible Pixel 7a.

Apple Watch Power Reserve

How to turn off Power Reserve on Apple Watch

By Darragh Murphy published

Here's how to enable and disable Power Reserve mode on your Apple Watch

Apple Watch Low Power Mode

Make your Apple Watch battery last for days with this one simple change

By Darragh Murphy published

Thanks to watchOS 9, your Apple Watch can be put in Low Power Mode to conserve battery life. Here's how to turn on Low Power Mode on your Apple Watch.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Microsoft could be making a Surface Gaming Laptop — full spec leak shows its a beast

By Darragh Murphy published

Microsoft could have a new gaming laptop to add to its Surface laptop lineup, with a mysterious leak revealing a full spec list for the rumored Surface Gaming Laptop.

MacBook Pro 13

Best USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro in 2022

By Darragh Murphy published

Here are our picks of the best USB-C hubs for Apple’s MacBook Pro along with an explanation of the differences between a USB-C hub and a docking station.

Alienware m17 R4

Best 17-inch laptops in 2022

By Darragh Murphy published

Whether you're streaming TV shows, playing the latest PC games, or working with multiple spreadsheets, 17-inch laptops are the ultimate productivity machines. Here are the best 17-inch laptops.

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