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
Trend Micro antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Trend Micro provides good malware protection with a number of useful extras but false positives and system slowdowns during scans can be annoying.
McAfee antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee's antivirus lineup is a steal for large families but its malware protection and system impact leave a bit to be desired.
Microsoft Defender review
By Brian Nadel published
Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed and pre-enabled on all Windows PCs but it’s also a very capable antivirus with good protection and a tamper resistant design.
ESET antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
ESET's security software is fast, accurate and thorough. It lacks some extra features we take for granted but has a very light impact on your system performance.
Microsoft Defender review
By Brian Nadel published
Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed and pre-enabled on all Windows PCs but it’s also a very capable antivirus with good protection and a tamper resistant design.
Norton 360 antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office review
By Brian Nadel published
Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office protects your PCs from malware, backs up your most important files and even includes identity protection without breaking the bank.
Vantrue N4 Pro dash cam review
By Brian Nadel published
With three separate lenses and some of the best video quality we've seen in a dash cam, the Vantrue N4 Pro is perfect if you want more comprehensive cover for your car.
Garmin X310 dash cam review
By Brian Nadel published
With 4K resolution, extra sfaety features and a small, distraction-free design, the Garmin X310 is among the best dash cams around.
TP-Link Deco BE63 review
By Brian Nadel published
The TP-Link Deco BE63 is a more affordable Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh router system that will do the job and more for most people.
Reyee RG-E6 review: The budget gaming router to beat
By Brian Nadel published
The Reyee RG-E6 delivers great performance for gamers on a budget even though it’s powered by Wi-Fi 6 instead of the latest wireless tech.
McAfee antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
McAfee's antivirus lineup is a steal for large families but its malware protection and system impact leave a bit to be desired.
Lianxin Roadside Car Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
Lianxin Roadside Car Emergency Kit lacks some essentials, but the small vacuum cleaner and basic supplies make it well worth its price tag.
Eufy All-in-One Garage Control E120
By Brian Nadel published
It may take a long time to get it working, but the Eufy All-in-One Garage Control E120 can add high-quality video to your garage and put the opener’s power in your phone.
US Safety Kit All-in-One Car Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
While it lacks some tools and comes with a rather lengthy name, US Safety Kit's All-in-One Car Emergency Kit could be a lifesaver if you find yourself in a wreck.
Swiss Safe 2-in-1 Roadside Car Emergency Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
While it may lack some essential pieces, the Swiss Safe 2-in-1 Roadside Car Emergency Kit is a must have for your trunk. Here's our review.
Netgear Orbi 770 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi 770 cuts a few corners to make building a Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh network more affordable though it’s still on the premium side price-wise.
TP-Link Archer GE800 review
By Brian Nadel published
The TP-Link Archer GE800 is a Wi-Fi 7-powered gaming router with a unique design, plenty of ports, gaming-focused extras and the additional speed and low latency for online gaming.
Carly OBD Scanner review
By Brian Nadel published
Carly is a great scanner with a lot of strong features, but it's unfortunately limited by the kind of car you're actually using it with.
XPertAuto S510 OBD-II review
By Brian Nadel published
It may be mostly screen, but the XPertAuto S510 is perfect for amateur mechanics who want to see the big picture.
I tested this $40 OBD-II scanner that could save you hundreds on auto repairs
By Brian Nadel published
The Bozfnuq V520 Professional may have a strange name, but it's a solid, albeit basic, OBD-II scanner.
OBDeleven NextGen OBD-II Scanner review
By Brian Nadel published
A small and easy to install OBD-II scanner that can keep your car moving, but is best suited for people with a Volkswagen, Audi and other VW Group car.
Topdon TopScan review
By Brian Nadel published
The Topdon TopScan is a Bluetooth OBD-II transmitter that offers a lot more than you'd expect based on the price.
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