Articles by: Darren Allan

Darren Allan

Darren is a freelancer writing news and features for TechRadar (and occasionally T3) across a broad range of computing topics including CPUs, GPUs, various other hardware, VPNs, antivirus and more. He has written about tech for the best part of three decades, and writes books in his spare time (his debut novel - 'I Know What You Did Last Supper' - was published by Hachette UK in 2013).

Articles by: Darren Allan

Which Bitdefender antivirus plan should I get?

By Darren Allan

TechRadar Pro

Antivirus We'll help you choose the best Bitdefender bundle for your needs.

Windows 10 update reportedly fixes odd bug that’s slowing down some PCs

By Darren Allan

A new patch (which is still in preview) also introduces the news widget to the taskbar.

AMD Ryzen 6000 CPUs not coming in 2021, more rumors claim – we could see 5000 XT chips instead

By Darren Allan

AMD doubtless needs something to go up against Intel’s Alder Lake later this year.

Forget the PS5 – Witcher 3 looks stunning at 4K with an Nvidia RTX 3090 (and loads of mods)

By Darren Allan

Keenly awaiting Witcher 3’s next-gen update? Well, the game can already look jaw-dropping with the right mods (and GPU).

Microsoft secretly fixes nasty Windows 10 bug

By Darren Allan

Windows 10 glitch that broke backups is reportedly fixed on the quiet.

Someone working on a laptop while at one of the best standing desks.

Best standing desk of 2021 : the most comfortable standing tables

By Darren Allan

TechRadar Pro

Updated We feature the best standing desks on the market, for people looking to stay healthy by sitting less at their computers, whether in the office or working from home.

Windows 10 May 2021 Update is finally done and should be rolling out soon

By Darren Allan

Don’t get too excited, though, as this is just a minor upgrade which doesn’t bring much of interest to the table.

AMD promises it’ll sort graphics card stock shortages this year

By Darren Allan

AMD claims it should get easier to buy a Big Navi GPU as 2021 rolls on.

Microsoft is changing one of the most-loved things about Office

By Darren Allan

TechRadar Pro

Microsoft wants your feedback on which of five fresh fonts is best for the new default to replace Calibri.

Despite its problems, Windows 10 is slowly taking over the world

By Darren Allan

Windows 10 is installed on 1.3 billion devices – and its popularity is growing fast.

AMD won’t have new Ryzen CPUs for 2021, rumor claims – this could be Intel’s big break

By Darren Allan

Ryzen 6000 rumor reckons CPUs could be canceled for 2021 – are they the latest victims of the big chip shortage?

Running Microsoft Excel for Windows on Chrome OS in Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS

Running Windows apps such as Zoom in Chrome OS is getting a lot easier

By Darren Allan

TechRadar Pro

New version of Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS supports camera and microphone redirection.

AMD has a surprise upgrade for some Big Navi GPUs in latest graphics driver

By Darren Allan

Got an RX 6000 graphics card? You might find it’s now running cooler and quieter when idling and during media playback.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU could launch in just a few weeks

By Darren Allan

The RTX 3080 Ti will purportedly come with anti-mining tech on board.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 and RX 6800 GPUs get support in macOS Big Sur beta

By Darren Allan

Beta 11.4 arrives with Big Navi graphics cards supported (though remember that 11.3 still isn’t out just yet).

Windows 10’s new look glimpsed in preview build leak

By Darren Allan

21H2 update might introduce floating menus, along with rounded corners, as main themes for the refreshed desktop.

Windows 10 gets a fix for bug that caused stuttering (or worse) in games

By Darren Allan

The gremlins causing stuttering, frame rate drops and even crashing have now been resolved.

Intel teases new Tiger Lake-H laptop CPUs with speedy Hitman 3 benchmark

By Darren Allan

Intel clearly wants to excite gamers about the potential of its new 8-core mobile processors.

Photo Of An Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition Graphics Card

New Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti launch date rumor sounds too good to be true

By Darren Allan

Rumor mill reckons that the RTX 3080 Ti could go on sale May 26, with the RTX 3070 Ti to follow in early June.

Games not running smoothly? Nvidia employee says to try ditching recent Windows 10 update

By Darren Allan

Microsoft’s operating system is once again under the spotlight due to problems caused by an update.

Windows 10 taskbar could soon get more useful – or annoying, depending on your viewpoint

By Darren Allan

News and weather widget could be seen as a welcome convenience for some, or just unnecessary bloat for others.

Best laptop cooling pad 2021: top picks for keeping your notebook cool

By Darren Allan

Buying Guide Fan-tastic laptop cooling pads that could help prolong the longevity of your notebook.

The best 17-inch laptop 2021: top large screen laptops for your money

By Darren Allan, Michelle Rae Uy

Buying Guide Want a large notebook with a big display? These are the top picks for 17-inch laptops.

Microsoft’s speedy loading tech from Xbox Series X is coming to more PCs than you might think

By Darren Allan

Better performance will come to PCIe 3.0 SSDs as well as newer PCIe 4.0 models.

Windows 10’s new ‘Eco mode’ feature could be a lifesaver for laptop batteries

By Darren Allan

‘Eco mode’ for Task Manager could be great news on the performance front as well.

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