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
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.
McAfee Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee Mobile Security has transformed into a leaner mobile security app with a few less features but its protection remains top notch.
McAfee antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee's antivirus lineup provides decent malware protection, but some other brands do it better.
Lookout Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Lookout Mobile Security is expensive, but this Android antivirus also includes excellent identity protection.
Bitdefender Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for mobile protection with excellent malware defenses, low-overhead scanning and plenty of useful extra features.
Avast Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Regardless of which version of Avast Mobile Security you choose, you’ll get a good, but slow mobile antivirus program.
Google Play Protect review
By Brian Nadel published
Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.
Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit review
By Brian Nadel published
The Justin Case All Weather Ultimate Safety Kit lacks some essentials, but it still manages to be one of the best bags in the emergency kit business.
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free review
By Brian Nadel published
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.
Kaspersky antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
Kaspersky's Windows antivirus lineup offers close to complete coverage without slowing down your computer much, although the least expensive program doesn't offer many extra features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: 10 tips to make the most of your new tablet
By Brian Nadel published
Whether you just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus or S8 Ultra, make the most of your new tablet with these quick tips.
Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Trendnet TPL-423E2K powerline extender offers good-enough performance for a low price, with features that make it a better buy than you might expect.
Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Zyxel PLA5456 powerline extender offers convenience and easy setup, but does it have the performance that you need?
Netgear Orbi RBK752 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi RBK752 offers a cheaper way to get an Orbi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6, but the savings come with diminished performance and shorter range, making it ideal for mid-sized homes.
Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 router review
By Brian Nadel published
With Wi-Fi 6 speeds and a slew of top-shelf features, the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is one of the best gaming routers we've ever seen
Linksys MR7350 router review
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys MR7350 is a basic Wi-Fi 6 router built for the AX era, giving you solid performance for less than you'd spend on most Wi-Fi 5 routers.
Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender review
By Brian Nadel published
The Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender is a bargain for basic Wi-Fi that's simple to use.
Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender, with the latest Wi-Fi 6 support.
Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys Max Stream MR9600 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is among the smallest and least obtrusive Wi-Fi 6 routers.
Eero mesh router review
By Brian Nadel published
The Eero mesh router delivers house-filling Wi-Fi at a reasonable price.
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) puts data in all the right places, offering the fastest Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit you can buy.
ESET antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
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.