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
I test audio gear for a living and this wireless speaker just showed me a better way to fill my house with music
By Brian Nadel published
The Three Plus wireless speaker has the smarts to connect over Bluetooth, cables and an optical link.
Best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
No more cables running across the floor — you can now use your power sockets
By Brian Nadel published
More stable than wireless, tidier than traditional wires
The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Brian Nadel, Anthony Spadafora last updated
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.
The best automotive emergency car kits in 2025
By Brian Nadel last updated
The best emergency car kits can help make sure you're prepared for whatever the open road might throw at you.
MSI Roamii BE Lite review: Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh networking without the 6 GHz band
By Brian Nadel published
The MSI Roamii BE Lite is an affordable mesh router with Wi-Fi 7 but to get to this lower price, it forgoes the faster 6 GHz band entirely.
I turned an old phone into a system monitor for my computer — and the results blew me away
By Brian Nadel published
Here’s a DIY project that turns an old phone and a couple of apps into a system monitor that gives you a view inside a Windows system
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 soon — 5 ways to make sure your PC is secure
By Brian Nadel published
Five things you can do when Microsoft ends its free security updates to the venerable Windows 10 operating system in October
Just got a Samsung Galaxy S24? Try these 11 features first
By Brian Nadel published
With a helping hand from Galaxy AI, the Galaxy S24 can do magic, and then some
Netgear Nighthawk RS600 review: Delivering Wi-Fi 7 speeds for less
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Nighthawk RS600 cuts a few corners to deliver a more affordable mid-range Wi-Fi 7 experience with good mid-range speeds.
Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2: A vinyl spinner that punches above its weight class
By Brian Nadel published
The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is an excellent turntable with some great sound quality — but it does lack Bluetooth or USB connectivity.
Eero Outdoor 7 review: the weatherproof way to bring your mesh network outdoors
By Brian Nadel published
The Eero Outdoor 7 is a weatherproof mesh extender you can use to extend your eero mesh network out into your backyard and beyond.
The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Brian Nadel, Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.
I tested this affordable wall heater — and it's a great way to warm up chilly rooms this winter
By Brian Nadel published
If you need a great wall-mounted heater, the Dreo is an inexpensive way to keep a room toasty and warm.
Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro review: Making the most out of Wi-Fi 7
By Brian Nadel published
The Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 pro doubles down on the best of Wi-Fi 7 with quite the performance payoff thanks to its dual 6 Ghz bands.
Best Wi-Fi routers for 2025 tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.
The best car head-up display for 2025
By Brian Nadel last updated
Enhance the capabilities of your car’s dashboard with the best car heads-up displays. Once you have one you'll never go back.
McAfee Mobile Security review: Unlimited VPN access paired with a capable Android antivirus
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee Mobile Security now comes with even more features like an unlimited VPN and a password manager but its scans can be slow and you’ll need a newer Android device
Avast Mobile Security review: Great free but even better paid protection on Android
By Brian Nadel last updated
Avast Mobile Security is a comprehensive Android antivirus app with an excellent free version and two fully-featured paid options.
Norton 360 for Mobile: Complete protection for your Android devices
By Brian Nadel last updated
Norton 360 for Mobile provides everything you need to secure your Android phone or tablet except for a free version.
Google Play Protect review: This free antivirus app has seen some major upgrades
By Brian Nadel last updated
Google Play Protect comes preinstalled on most Android devices to keep you safe from malware, malicious apps and more for free.
Bitdefender Mobile Security review: Comprehensive but affordable protection
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for mobile protection with excellent malware defenses, low-overhead scanning and plenty of useful extra features.
Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 review
By Brian Nadel published
Eufy’s battery-operated 4G LTE Cam 330 can stream vivid 4K video over Wi-Fi as well as over mobile data while being powered by its included solar panel.
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