Brian Nadel
Brian Nadel is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in technology reporting and reviewing. He works out of the suburban New York City area and has covered topics from nuclear power plants and Wi-Fi routers to cars and tablets. The former editor-in-chief of Mobile Computing and Communications, Nadel is the recipient of the TransPacific Writing Award.
Latest articles by Brian Nadel
What is Wi-Fi 6E: Routers, devices and how it’s better than Wi-Fi 6
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Wi-Fi 6e adds support for 6GHz wireless spectrum, supercharging home networks and pushing data to the limit.
Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6e: What's the difference?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Wi-Fi 6e routers are now readily available, but how much better are they in real-world testing compared to cheaper Wi-Fi 6 systems and which devices do they work with?
Eero Pro 6 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Eero Pro 6 updates Amazon's mesh router with Wi-Fi 6 speeds, efficient performance and quick, convenient setup that gets you online in minutes.
Lookout Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Lookout Mobile Security is expensive, but this Android antivirus also includes excellent identity protection.
Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit lacks some essentials, but it still manages to be one of the best bags in the emergency kit business.
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free review
By Brian Nadel published
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.
Kaspersky antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
Kaspersky's Windows antivirus lineup offers close to complete coverage without slowing down your computer much, although the least expensive program doesn't offer many extra features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 10 tips to make the most of your new tablet
By Brian Nadel published
Whether you just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra, make the most of your new tablet with these quick tips.
Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender offers good-enough performance for a low price, with features that make it a better buy than you might expect.
Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender offers convenience and easy setup, but does it have the performance that you need?
Netgear Orbi RBK752 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi RBK752 offers a cheaper way to get an Orbi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6, but the savings come with diminished performance and shorter range, making it ideal for mid-sized homes.
Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 router review
By Brian Nadel published
With Wi-Fi 6 speeds and a slew of top-shelf features, the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is one of the best gaming routers we've ever seen
Linksys MR7350 router review
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys MR7350 is a basic Wi-Fi 6 router built for the AX era, giving you solid performance for less than you'd spend on most Wi-Fi 5 routers.
Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender is a bargain for basic Wi-Fi that's simple to use.
Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender, with the latest Wi-Fi 6 support.
Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys Max Stream MR9600 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is among the smallest and least obtrusive Wi-Fi 6 routers.
Eero mesh router review
By Brian Nadel published
The Eero mesh router delivers house-filling Wi-Fi at a reasonable price.
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) puts data in all the right places, offering the fastest Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit you can buy.
Nest WiFi review
By Brian Nadel published
Google's Nest WiFi mesh networking kit makes a virtue out of being small, while providing enough mesh networking performance for the typical home and an interactive extension speaker.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 (RAX80) review
By Brian Nadel published
This Wi-Fi 6 router combines top speed with the ability to keep your online life secure
Arris Surfboard Max Pro review
By Brian Nadel published
The Arris Surfboard Max Pro has an AX11000 rating and can push fast data into new parts of your home, but does this mesh system measure up?
Super Boost Wireless-N Wi-Fi Repeater review
By Brian Nadel published
The Super Boost Wireless-N Wi-Fi Repeater is appealing on price, but the performance, features and support all fall short.
Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX2800 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear EX2800 fills dead zones without costing an arm and a leg, offering great performance at an inexpensive price.
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