
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

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.

Nest WiFi review
By Brian Nadel published
Google's Nest WiFi mesh networking kit makes a virtue out of being small, while providing enough mesh networking performance for the typical home and an interactive extension speaker.

Netgear Nighthawk AX8 (RAX80) review
By Brian Nadel published
This Wi-Fi 6 router combines top speed with the ability to keep your online life secure

Arris Surfboard Max Pro review
By Brian Nadel published
The Arris Surfboard Max Pro has an AX11000 rating and can push fast data into new parts of your home, but does this mesh system measure up?

Super Boost Wireless-N Wi-Fi Repeater review
By Brian Nadel published
The Super Boost Wireless-N Wi-Fi Repeater is appealing on price, but the performance, features and support all fall short.

Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX2800 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear EX2800 fills dead zones without costing an arm and a leg, offering great performance at an inexpensive price.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Features to enable and disable right away
By Brian Nadel published
New to the Galaxy Note 20? These are the features worth exploring on Samsung's latest phablet.

Avast Free Antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
Avast Free Antivirus offers a ton of features for a free antivirus program but has mediocre malware protection and a heavy system load.

How to change the Galaxy S20’s refresh rate
By Brian Nadel published
Every Galaxy S20 display supports a fast refresh rate — here's how to enable the feature.

How to remap the Bixby key on the Galaxy S20
By Brian Nadel published
Tired of Bixby rudely barging in? Here's how to remap the Bixby key on your Samsung Galaxy S20 for something more useful.
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