Latest articles by Brian Nadel
PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT review: Big bass, small price
The $199 PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT is one of the most flexible subwoofer solutions we've encountered and brings a big boost to all kinds of movie and music setups.
I use this trick to hide my Wi-Fi network from everyone — here’s how to do it
Creating a hidden Wi-Fi network can make it harder for hackers and others to try and break into your router.
Arris SURFboard mAX W161 review
The Arris SURFboard mAX W161 excels at short range but falls short when it comes to pushing a strong wireless signal over longer distances.
TP-Link Archer BE800 review
The TP-Link Archer BE800 is the first traditional Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi 7 but its unique form factor and LED display truly make it stand out.
I used this $100 accessory to turbo charge my aging laptop's Wi-Fi
The HP Elite Dragonfly has served me well for years but with this USB Wi-Fi 6E adapter installed, I won’t need to upgrade anytime soon.
ZTE Miracle AX3000 Pro
The ZTE Miracle AX3000 Pro is an inexpensive Wi-Fi 6 router with a few tricks up its sleeve like NFC for near-instant connections with Android smartphones.
9 things to know before replacing a TV with a projector
Before making the switch from a TV to a projector, here are 9 things you need to know.
PrivacyGuard review
PrivacyGuard provides the tools and insurance you need to recover from identity theft but its merged credit reports fall short of the competition.
MSI RadiX AXE6600 review
The MSI RadiX AXE6600 is quick to setup and the LED lights on its antennas actually serve a purpose but MSI’s first gaming router struggles at longer distances.
I just tested the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 router — and the results are very impressive
The TP-Link Deco BE85 is the first Wi-Fi 7 router available, and our router reviewer walked away quite impressed after testing it out for himself.
I test wireless routers for a living — 9 things to look for before you buy
I’ve spent the last 25 years reviewing Wi-Fi routers and these are the features I look for when adding a new router to my home network.
I review ID protection services and these 10 things help me secure my identity online
Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft and these are the ones that work for me.
IdentityIQ Secure Max review
IdentityIQ Secure Max lets you keep an eye on your credit scores and even protect your children but it’s expensive and lacks some identity protection features.
Bitdefender Password Manager review
Bitdefender Password Manager makes it easy to securely store all of your passwords in one place and it integrates seamlessly with Bitdefender’s antivirus software.
Netgear Nighthawk M6 Mobile Hotspot review
The Netgear Nighthawk M6 Mobile Hotspot delivers 5G data on the go and can serve as a great backup option at home when your internet goes down.
TP-Link RE705X Wi-Fi extender review
The TP-Link RE704X is an excellent Wi-Fi extender with great performance that can use 160MHz data channels but it does get quite hot.
NexusLink Wireless Gaming Bridge WB-1750 review
The NexusLink Wireless Gaming Bridge extends your internet connection to other devices over Wi-Fi but units connected to the bridge have to be hardwired using an Ethernet cable.
Tenda A27 Wi-Fi extender review
The Tenda A27 is an easy to configure Wi-Fi extender with a lot of customization options and a great warranty.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi Mesh Extender (EAX80) review
The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi Mesh Extender is the largest Wi-Fi extender we’ve tested but it’s also the most powerful and has four gigabit Ethernet ports.
Linksys RE7310 Wi-Fi extender review
The Linksys RE7310 Wi-Fi extender provides a fast and easy way to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones but it lacks extra ports and needs to be set up through a browser.
D-Link Eagle Pro AI E15 Wi-Fi extender review
The D-Link Eagle Pro AI E15 is an inexpensive Wi-Fi extender that can push your home Wi-Fi network further but performance was mediocre in our testing.
Norton 360 Deluxe for Mac review
Norton 360 Deluxe provides everything you need to protect a Mac online but full scans are slow and things can get expensive fast with certain add-ons.
Wi-Fi 6: What it is and why it’s better
The new standard for super-fast wireless internet is Wi-Fi 6, but a 6GHz boost makes Wi-Fi 6e even better.
