
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

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.

Nexar beam2 Dash Cam review
By Brian Nadel published
We can't argue with the quality of the Nexar beam2's video, but we wish it was the design was a little more discreet.

Sophos antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Sophos Home Premium provides decent protection against malware for a fair price but lacks many commonplace antivirus features.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I tested this OBD-II scanner and it's a steal for $38
By Brian Nadel published
The Launch CR529 may be cheap, but don't let that fool you. It's got a bunch of powerful features that means it offers incredible bang for your buck.

Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 is pricey, but it's also very capable OBD-II scanner that blurs the line between amateur and professional use.

Air conditioner vs. heat pump: Which is best for your home?
By Brian Nadel published
Air conditioners have been traditionally used to cool the home, but now heat pumps are becoming more popular. Here's how they both work and how they differ.

Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S review
By Brian Nadel published
Looking like a rocket ship about to take off, the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S’s not only moves a lot of air but offers several ways to control it.
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