Articles by 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

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Ex-engineer blasts Microsoft – argues it must fix Windows 11 'until it doesn't suck', never mind about AI

By Darren Allan published 2 December 25

Fed up with Microsoft's big push for AI? Wish it would fix the basic problems with Windows 11 instead? You are very much not alone.

Windows 11 bug causes password sign-in icon to turn invisible – but don't worry, Microsoft reassures, just keep clicking, and you'll find it

By Darren Allan published 1 December 25

Windows Hello password icon has somehow turned invisible – and if this glitch is odd, Microsoft's advice is even weirder.

GTA 6 leak supposedly from former Rockstar animator gives us fresh morsels of gameplay footage

By Darren Allan published 1 December 25

The leak is broadly believed to be genuine, and hints at two new potential gameplay elements.

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Complaints about Windows 11's fix for File Explorer sluggishness are overblown – but they underline a fundamental problem with the OS

By Darren Allan published 1 December 25

Latest flak fired at Windows 11 over performance is a fuss about nothing – but it still shines a light on one of Microsoft's weaknesses.

Where has Windows 11 gone wrong? Windows 10 users are stalling or defecting – so Microsoft needs to fix this one glaring issue

By Darren Allan published 29 November 25

Microsoft must listen to feedback and give people what they want – it really is that simple in my opinion.

If this Nvidia VRAM rumor is true, it'd be disastrous news for some graphics card makers – and all PC gamers

By Darren Allan published 28 November 25

I'm starting to despair for the future of GPUs, as a rumor that Nvidia may stop supplying partners with VRAM could be really bad news.

OpenAI apologizes for big Mixpanel data breach that exposed emails and more – here's what we know

By Darren Allan published 27 November 25

Heard about an 'OpenAI data breach'? It's not actually the company that was compromised, but a partner, and here's what that means for ChatGPT users.

Is Windows 11 fighting a losing battle? Dell underlines how unpopular the OS is after support ended compared to Windows 10

By Darren Allan published 27 November 25

Windows 11 is seriously lagging Windows 10 when it comes to the pace of adoption in a post-support world.

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Two PC makers warn of price hikes for new computers and suggest that Black Friday bargains might be your last chance saloon

By Darren Allan published 27 November 25

RAM pricing has truly rocketed, so I'm not surprised two PC makers are warning Black Friday is your last chance to get a good deal on a new PC.

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Can Starlink be blocked? Scary Chinese simulation shows 1,000 drones can jam satellite internet over an island as large as Taiwan

By Darren Allan published 26 November 25

A Chinese study shows that Starlink could be totally blocked out over a large island by a swarm of drones.

Android-powered desktop PCs are coming – and I think they'll be an exciting step up from ChromeOS

By Darren Allan published 26 November 25

We know a lot more about Google's grand plan for an Android-based 'Aluminium OS' to take over from ChromeOS.

Windows 11's Notepad gets support for tables and bolstered AI powers – and not everyone's happy

By Darren Allan published 26 November 25

Microsoft continues to turn Windows 11's Notepad into WordPad after scrapping the latter app last year.