Articles by 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

Lenovo Glasses T1 unveiled: Take a private big screen experience anywhere

By Darragh Murphy published 1 September 22

Lenovo Glasses T1 are a new pair of smart glasses that act as a wearable display, beaming a full-screen virtual monitor for laptops and smartphones straight to your eyes.

This popular Android app's aggressive adware ruins your phone — get rid of it now

By Darragh Murphy published 31 August 22

A popular PDF reader app on the Google Play Store hides aggressive adware that continuously shows full-screen ads, even if you're not using the app.

Apple Watch 8 colors leaked — and it's missing popular options

By Darragh Murphy published 31 August 22

The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to come in a limited range of color options once it's revealed, but a new leak claims the smartwatch will come in a "new shade of red."

MSI prepares Raider GE67 HX with 'world-first' 240Hz OLED display

By Darragh Murphy published 31 August 22

MSI gears up for IFA 2022

iPhone 14 Pro may get major ultra-wide camera upgrade

By Darragh Murphy published 30 August 22

Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expected the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models will feature an upgraded ultra-wide camera — and it will bring better low-light photography.

Apple October event: M2 Macs, AirPods Pro 2 and one unlikely launch

By Darragh Murphy published 30 August 22

Apple is expected to deliver a lineup of M2 Mac upgrades, new iPads, the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 2, and more at its rumored October event, but there may be a few unlikely contenders.

Ransomware is the biggest malware threat — avoid hackers holding your data hostage

By Darragh Murphy published 21 August 22

Stop hackers locking your files and demanding payment

Malware hiding in browser extensions attacks millions — delete it now

By Darragh Murphy published 18 August 22

Researchers discovered malware and adware hiding in malicious browser extensions in Chrome, with over 1.3 million users already being attacked this year.

Windows 11 has a hidden background scrolling feature — here's how to use it

By Darragh Murphy published 18 August 22

Tired of switching between multiple windows just to scroll? Windows 11's background scrolling will help you out.

iPhone 14 Pro cameras aren't looking good — despite rumoured upgrade

By Darragh Murphy published 17 August 22

Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are rumored to come with an upgraded 48MP main camera sensor, but a new leak suggests there are some issues when it comes to Night Mode.

Apple reportedly plans to plaster your iPhone with ads — including Apple Maps

By Darragh Murphy published 16 August 22

Get ready for more ads on your iPhone

New iPad 2022 leak just tipped ‘major’ redesign

By Darragh Murphy published 16 August 22

But it may lack an important feature

Windows 11 has a secret Start menu — here's how to access it

By Darragh Murphy published 14 August 22

Looking for Task Manager or the Run Command? Windows 11's secret Start menu makes it easily accessible — and all it takes is a right-click.

How to use advanced gestures in Windows 11

By Darragh Murphy published 13 August 22

Want to take advantage of gestures in Windows 11? Go beyond basic gestures on your trackpad and find out how to customize three- and four-finger gestures in Windows 11.

How to change your display refresh rate on Windows 11

By Darragh Murphy published 12 August 22

Push your Windows 11 PC's display past 60Hz by changing the refresh rate.

Adware is a sneaky gateway to malware — here's how to remove it

By Darragh Murphy published 14 August 22

See a ridiculous amount of advertisements popping up on your PC, tablet, or smartphone? You’ve got adware. Here’s what the malicious ad-based software is and how to get rid of it.

iPhone 14 Pro price hike now looks like a lock — here's why

By Darragh Murphy published 11 August 22

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 14 soon, but it may get a 15% price increase thanks to the iPhone 14 Pro models getting a major storage upgrade.

Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 offer enhanced malware protection — how Samsung Knox works

By Darragh Murphy published 11 August 22

With cybersecurity threats constantly finding a way to sneak into Android phones, Samsung takes hardware and software security a step further on Galaxy phones, and it's all thanks to Samsung Knox.

Samsung Unpacked August event: Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Watch 5 and everything announced

By Darragh Murphy last updated 10 August 22

Check out everything announced at Samsung's Unpacked 2022 August event

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 White model leak

New Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 leaked — and it looks legit

By Darragh Murphy published 9 August 22

A new Xbox Elite Controller has been spotted in the wild, and it comes with a new white face plate and black grips — and it's expected to arrive this year.

iPhone battery percentage is finally back — what took them so long?

By Darragh Murphy published 9 August 22

iOS 16 beta confirms a long-awaited feature

Google Pixel Fold leak confirms familiar design — but selfie camera is a mystery

By Darragh Murphy published 8 August 22

Google's mysterious Pixel Fold is still in the works, as a new leak details a familiar look taking design cues from the upcoming Pixel 7 and Oppo Find N. But what's happening with the selfie camera?