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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Sophos Home Premium provides decent protection against malware for a fair price but lacks many commonplace antivirus features.

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Trend Micro provides good malware protection with a number of useful extras but false positives and system slowdowns during scans can be annoying.

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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.

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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.

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Editor's ChoiceWith 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.

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RecommendedThe 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.

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Lianxin Roadside Car Emergency Kit lacks some essentials, but the small vacuum cleaner and basic supplies make it well worth its price tag.

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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.

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Editor's ChoiceWhile 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.

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Editor's ChoiceWhile 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.

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RecommendedCarly 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.

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It may be mostly screen, but the XPertAuto S510 is perfect for amateur mechanics who want to see the big picture.

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The Bozfnuq V520 Professional may have a strange name, but it's a solid, albeit basic, OBD-II scanner.

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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.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Topdon TopScan is a Bluetooth OBD-II transmitter that offers a lot more than you'd expect based on the price.

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RecommendedThe 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.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 is pricey, but it's also very capable OBD-II scanner that blurs the line between amateur and professional use.

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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.

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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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RecommendedThere's no Bluetooth connectivity, but this versatile record player is a solid beginners package with everything you need to bring out the magic sound of vinyl.

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The Acer Predator Connect W6 packs in plenty of extras like gaming features and built-in security at a fraction of the price of other Wi-Fi 6E routers.

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If you’re looking for a Wi-Fi 6 router that’s priced more like a budget one, the TP-Link Archer AX6000 should more than fit the bill.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Asus RT-AX86U uses Wi-Fi 6 to deliver great performance at a reasonable price, making it the router to beat for gaming and everything else.
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