Darren Allan
Darren is a freelancer writing news and features for 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 was published by Hachette UK in 2013).
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Why do people use VPNs? 5 great reasons to get one
Better security for starters – and benefits like being able to watch the streaming services you want from anywhere.
By Darren Allan Last updated
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Does a VPN hide your IP?
It does indeed – but there are caveats, so the answer isn’t just a simple ‘yes’.
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What are the disadvantages of VPNs?
Reasons to be fearful? We examine the potential cons of taking up a VPN, including performance and privacy worries.
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Should I use a VPN at home?
You might use a VPN at work, and for good reasons – but are there compelling arguments for using one at home, too?
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Are free VPNs safe?
Can you count on a free VPN to keep your data safe? Or are free services simply a dicey proposition when it comes to virtual private networks?
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How do I use a VPN on my phone?
We talk you through the basics of using a VPN on your smartphone, with some extra tips on vital features to look out for.
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Are any VPNs actually free?
Find out whether there are any VPNs are free and what we think of these services and whether or not we recommend using them
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Atari's compilation of 100 classic PC games adds multiplayer mayhem
Retro gaming given a modern edge with improved interfaces, along with both local and online multiplayer
By Darren Allan Published
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VR-ready gaming laptops could land in the first half of 2016
Gigabyte and Asus have meaty machines in the works, so says the rumour mill
By Darren Allan Published
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AirBar lets you upgrade your laptop to a touchscreen model with no mess, no fuss
Plus this is a touchscreen you can use with gloves or pretty much anything to hand
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Razer’s Gamecaster aims to make game streaming easier than browsing the web
Streaming your game session to YouTube or Twitch has never been simpler
By Darren Allan Published
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LG gram is a 15-inch laptop that's lighter than a MacBook Air
LG also teased a range of new monitors including a 34-inch 4K beast with a curved screen
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This upgradable mini PC is as powerful as it is well-connected
You get 802.11ac for fast wireless and a USB 3.1 Type-C port
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Follow these instructions now to save your free OneDrive storage limit
Microsoft was going to reduce the basic free storage limit, but has thought better of it
By Darren Allan Published
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Asus Chromebox 2 is twice as nice thanks to faster Wi-Fi and nippy processor
This candidate for a tiny home theatre PC now boasts a Broadwell processor
By Darren Allan Published
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Small, but fully formed: 8-inch laptop hides a full-sized keyboard inside
TARDIS notebook unfortunately doesn’t travel in time or come with a Sonic Stylus
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Cougar Attack X3 mechanical keyboard flaunts metal body, Cherry MX switches
Backlit keys and 1000Hz polling rate make this gaming keyboard growl.
By Darren Allan Published
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System Shock 3 is coming – and should be a reboot true to its roots
We’ll see a new System Shock game on the Otherside (hopefully)
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Nvidia's rumoured GTX 965M Ti said to boost laptop graphics by a fifth
Rumours point to a chip that's 21% faster than the 960M before it
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New Gest controller wants to swipe aside your keyboard and mouse
This peripheral promises intuitive gesture control and adapts to the user’s motions
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Microsoft fixes Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book display driver crashes
An update has been released to help those plagued by daily display driver crashes
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Lenovo and Razer's upcoming gaming PCs are flashy in more ways than one
The first gaming desktop offering from the pair will be unveiled at CES next month
By Darren Allan Published
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MacBook Air 2016 will be thinner, faster, with a better display and 15-inch option?
Apple has big plans for the Air next year, with a complete redesign on the cards
By Darren Allan Published
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PS4 owners will soon be able to stream games to their PC or Mac
Sony is currently working on an official app providing Remote Play to the PC
By Darren Allan Published