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
Eero Pro 6e review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The eero Pro 6e is a breeze to set up and reliable but it isn’t the fastest mesh router out there and falls short on range.
Netgear Orbi RBK863SB review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Orbi RBK863SB offers improved speed and range at middle distances but is still quite an expensive for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh Wi-Fi system.
Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is an extremely fast Wi-Fi 6E mesh system with built-in security and an eye-catching design.
TP-Link Deco X20 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The TP-Link Deco X20 is an affordable mesh Wi-Fi system that can cover a home with a strong Wi-Fi 6 signal for less than the competition.
Asus ROG Rapture GT6 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Asus ROG Rapture GT6 may be one of the mesh routers for gamers but it delivers when it comes to features and speed, almost coming close to Wi-Fi 6E performance despite being a Wi-Fi 6 device.
TP-Link Deco BE85 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The TP-Link Deco BE85 is a future-proof, Wi-Fi 7-equipped mesh Wi-Fi system with plenty of power under the hood.
Netgear Orbi RBE973 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Netgear’s Orbi RBE973 delivers blazing fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds with futureproof networking ports but the sticker shock of the three-packs’ price is difficult to stomach.
Topdon ArtiDiag500 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Topdon ArtiDiag500 is the best sub-$200 OBD-II scanner on the market
ThinkDiag TKD01 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The ThinkDiag is a dependable Bluetooth-based OBD-II scanner, but it comes with an annual subscription cost
Identity Guard Ultra review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Identity Guard Ultra protects your identity and lets you keep tabs on all your financial accounts and credit ratings but it lacks extra security tools.
McAfee+ Ultimate review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee+ Ultimate may be a new identity theft protection service but it comes bundled with McAfee’s antivirus and a VPN .
LifeLock Ultimate Plus identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel last updated
LifeLock Ultimate Plus is one of the most full-featured identity theft protection services but its range of plans can get confusing and top-tier protection doesn’t come cheap.
ID Shield review
By Brian Nadel last updated
ID Shield may cut a few corners when it comes to credit reports but the service is affordable and a great choice for protecting all aspects of your digital life.
Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus gives you access to malware protection, a VPN and a password manager along with identity theft monitoring and identity insurance, all in one package.
Aura identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Aura combines extensive monitoring and malware protection to keep your identity and personal information safe from cybercriminals.
SeekOne SK860 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Basic but effective at ferreting out common automotive problems, the SeekOne SK860 OBD-II diagnostic scanner shows live data and current faults and can tell you if your car will pass inspection.
Innova CarScan Mobile 1000 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Innova CarScan Mobile 1000 is one of the most innovative Bluetooth OBD scanners, with a near-unbeatable price tag.
Innova 6100P review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Innova 6100p has the power to help make an amateur mechanic feel more like a professional.
Foxwell NT614 Elite OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Foxwell NT614 Elite OBD-II automotive diagnostic scanner squeezes a large screen into a small and easy-to-hold horizontal case. It can probe many car problems, but it can't run on battery power.
EDiag YA-101 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Small, light, and inexpensive, the EDiag YA-101 OBD-II automotive scanner offers a wide array of diagnostic functions plus a battery-test sequence, firmware updates and a lifetime warranty.
Bosch OBD 1300 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bosch's OBD 1300 automotive diagnostic scanner excels by including cables to connect with pre-1996 cars. But the scanner doesn't come with any instructions and can get heavy.
Autel AutoLink AL539 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The rare OBD-II automotive diagnostic scanner that has a multimeter electrical tester to track down an intermittent fault or check a light bulb, the Autel AutoLink AL539 does double duty.
Ancel BD310 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Small, attractive, easy to hold and moderately priced, Ancel's BD310 OBD-II scanner operates both as a handheld unit or via Bluetooth and can act as an extra dashboard display.
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