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.
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RecommendedThe Asus TUF Gaming BE6500 offers many of Wi-Fi 7’s best features on a shoestring budget but its excellent wired performance makes it a great choice for gamers.

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RecommendedThe Acer Predator Connect T7 combines Wi-Fi 7 speeds with whole home mesh coverage in a sleek, yet subtle package for a gaming router.

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RecommendedThe Asus RP-AX58 delivers excellent speeds for the price minus a few creature comforts

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RecommendedWho needs an app when this small, Wi-Fi 6-powered, VPN router can secure up to five devices at once?

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One UI 7 debuted with the Galaxy S25 lineup, but it's available to a wider range of Samsung phones now. Try tweaking these features if you want a more customized experience.

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The Linksys RE7350 can help you eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones but its slow speeds and lack of an app to configure and control this Wi-Fi extender leave a lot to be desired.

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Go from always looking to charge your Galaxy S25 to days of battery life with these tips for getting more power out of your phone.

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The Netgear EAX17 provides good mid-range speeds and isn’t expensive to leave on at all times but its three-prong plug and slower Wi-Fi 6 rating might not make it the best fit for many home networks.

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The Innova 5610 has a bunch of features you'd normally need to see a mechanic for. Here's our full review.

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With a Wi-Fi 7 USB adapter you can make any laptop or desktop running Windows compatible with the latest wireless standard for faster speeds and less lag.

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By routing internet data over my home’s old cable TV lines, MoCA let me add wired connectivity to out of the way places like my kitchen.

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With lots of AI features to personalize a Galaxy S25, the latest handset is trying to be your digital best friend. Here are some Galaxy S25 tips and tricks to try out first.

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I've had the Eufy 4G LTE S330 security camera watching my backyard for more than half a year; here's what I've discovered about the camera.

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RecommendedThe Three Plus wireless speaker has the smarts to connect over Bluetooth, cables and an optical link.

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More stable than wireless, tidier than traditional wires

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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

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Five things you can do when Microsoft ends its free security updates to the venerable Windows 10 operating system in October

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With a helping hand from Galaxy AI, the Galaxy S24 can do magic, and then some

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RecommendedThe Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 is an excellent turntable with some great sound quality — but it does lack Bluetooth or USB connectivity.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Eero Outdoor 7 is a weatherproof mesh extender you can use to extend your eero mesh network out into your backyard and beyond.

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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

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Avast Mobile Security is a comprehensive Android antivirus app with an excellent free version and two fully-featured paid options.

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Norton 360 for Mobile provides everything you need to secure your Android phone or tablet except for a free version.
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