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

Intel Arc desktop GPU launch could be imminent (but you won’t be able to buy one)

By Darren Allan published 28 May 22

Clue spotted on Intel website could be a bit of positive news on the launch timeframe for the incoming GPUs.

A young man looking very surprised at his Windows 11 laptop

Windows 11 update fail breaks some antivirus apps

By Darren Allan published 27 May 22

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Trend Micro is feeling the pain after a Windows 11 patch interfered with anti-ransomware defenses and more.

Nvidia’s plans to hype up its next-gen RTX 4000 GPUs could backfire

By Darren Allan published 27 May 22

We’re told Nvidia GPU stock is ‘nearly’ back to normal, though with supply corrected, demand is about to fall…

RTX 3050 graphics card next to the 3080 and 3090

Nvidia next-gen GPU leak suggests RTX 4070 may be some way behind RTX 4090

By Darren Allan last updated 27 May 22

There’s still confusion around the RTX 4000 launch schedule, but we could be waiting a while for mid-range GPUs.

The official Galaxy themed Sony PS5 console faceplates against a starry background

Forget PS5 – Sony is making big bucks with PC games

By Darren Allan published 26 May 22

Sony expects to quadruple the amount of revenue it makes from PC ports over the next year.

AMD Zen 4 flagship CPU looks a major threat to Intel with 5.5GHz boost out of the box

By Darren Allan published 25 May 22

Intel could be seriously worried here, particularly if it can’t get Raptor Lake out the door before Zen 4 CPUs arrive.

E3 is dead, but the 2022 PC Gaming Show lives on with some big reveals promised

By Darren Allan published 25 May 22

It’ll be a feast of trailers, interviews, teasers, and a pair of unannounced projects which will be, er, announced.

Asus reveals lightest 14-inch laptop in the world – could it take on Dell and HP?

By Darren Allan published 24 May 22

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Computex 2022 Asus packs a surprising amount into its incoming ExpertBook B9.

Windows 11 takes a big step forward with full release of Windows Subsystem for Linux app

By Darren Allan published 24 May 22

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The WSL app was in preview form on the Microsoft Store, but you can now download the finished version.

Android apps in Windows 11 are getting a major update with UI changes and more

By Darren Allan published 24 May 22

Windows 11 benefits from an all-new Subsystem for Android which makes some laudable progress.

Never forget your logins again with this excellent password manager deal

By Darren Allan published 24 May 22

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Thinking of getting a password manager? Keeper is one of our top-rated options, and it's a steal with this deal.

Laptop user with Android apps running in Windows 11

Microsoft uses Computex 2022 to show how Windows 11 can fit into our lives

By Darren Allan published 24 May 22

Computex 2022 Windows 11 is all about catering for the needs of every user, Microsoft explains.

Corsair’s first gaming laptop is powerful, thin, and comes with a surprise up its sleeve

By Darren Allan published 23 May 22

Computex 2022 A gaming notebook which is a streamer’s dream, powered by all-AMD components with synergistic benefits therein.

Surface Duo 3 could ditch dual-screen design for a single foldable display

By Darren Allan published 23 May 22

We may not see the Duo 3 until 2023, but it might just be very different to the current model.

Steam Deck durability test might be the most painful video you’ll watch this year

By Darren Allan published 23 May 22

There are some interesting revelations provided here, particularly about the screen.

Steam Deck replacement parts spotted – and prices are a pleasant surprise

By Darren Allan published 22 May 22

Replacement parts briefly went on sale, mistakenly, before being removed – but we shouldn’t have long to wait now.

The back panel of the Apple Studio Display monitor

Apple’s 27-inch Mini-LED monitor could face a disappointingly lengthy delay

By Darren Allan published 21 May 22

Lockdown in Shanghai appears to have put a gremlin in the works for what could be the Studio Display Pro.

ASUS ROG Strix RX 6600 XT GPU shown side-on

AMD graphics cards could get a free speed boost

By Darren Allan published 20 May 22

AMD may soon speed up its GPUs in a big way with an all-new graphics driver.

Nvidia’s rumored GTX 1630 budget GPU is already disappointing

By Darren Allan published 20 May 22

The rumored specs of Nvidia’s GTX 1630 are causing some concern, but let’s not get carried away...

Confusing AMD RDNA 3 leaks make us wonder what’s really going on with next-gen GPUs

By Darren Allan published 19 May 22

One leaker is more upbeat about flagship GPU performance, but the grapevine is carrying mixed messages.

Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition

Acer gaming laptop offers glasses-free 3D powered by an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU

By Darren Allan published 18 May 22

An incoming Acer Predator notebook has a really smart trick for gamers: a stereoscopic 3D screen.

Acer’s new 4K gaming monitor has a seriously cool trick: glasses-free 3D

By Darren Allan last updated 18 May 22

Acer’s SpatialLabs View monitor sounds pretty nifty indeed, though the screen size might surprise you.

A couple dozen RTX 3050 graphics cards spaced out and arranged against a black backdrop

Nvidia GTX 1630 could be the budget GPU gamers have been waiting for

By Darren Allan published 18 May 22

Nvidia is rumored to have a plan to take on AMD’s wallet-friendly graphics cards like the RX 6400.

Apple Accessibility Features shown on iPhone and Apple Watch

Apple previews new iPhone and Mac accessibility features that could seriously change lives

By Darren Allan published 17 May 22

Apple is making a strong case for itself on the accessibility front with a whole host of new features inbound.

No, Intel’s XeSS GPU frame rate booster isn’t about to launch

By Darren Allan published 17 May 22

The developer of a sci-fi RPG previously indicated the game would launch with XeSS, but that was wishful thinking.

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