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
Best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Best Wi-Fi routers for 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.
The best car tire inflators for 2024
By Brian Nadel last updated
Got a flat tire or a flabby ball? One of the best tire inflators can get them both pumped up.
The best automotive emergency car kits for 2024
By Brian Nadel last updated
A lot can go wrong on the open road, and the best emergency car kits can help you prepare for most eventualities.
Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier review
By Brian Nadel published
With three-stage filtering, automatic operation and a color-coded display, the Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier helped clear the air in my home during dusty renovations.
Linksys EA8300 Max Stream review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Despite having short range, the Linksys EA8300 Max Stream delivers excellent speed at a good price.
Reyee RG-E5 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Reyee RG-E5 is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router with quite a few tricks up its sleeve including the ability to be part of a mesh network.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 may be big and expensive but has been designed with gamers in mind with a slew of goodies and extras.
TP-Link Archer AX6000 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
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.
Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6E (RBKE963) review
By Brian Nadel last updated
This mesh router offers insane specs at an insane price
Asus RT-AX86U router review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The 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.
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 sets a new standard for high-performance Wi-Fi, offering the first router with Wi-Fi 6e.
The best car heads-up display for 2024
By Brian Nadel last updated
The best car heads-up displays can enhance your car’s dashboard, and make a bunch of useful information available at a glance.
Nest Wifi Pro review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Nest Wifi Pro is a sleek and elegant looking mesh Wi-Fi system that’s easy to set up and configure but it falls short on performance and customizability.
Linksys Atlas Max 6E review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Linksys Atlas Max 6E is a premium mesh Wi-Fi system with plenty of ports and enough power to fill even a large house with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
TP-Link Deco XE75 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The TP-Link Deco XE75 is a Wi-Fi 6E mesh system that punches well above its weight for the price with built-in security to boot.
Eero Pro 6e review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The eero Pro 6e is a breeze to set up and reliable but it isn’t the fastest mesh router out there and falls short on range.
Netgear Orbi RBK863SB review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Orbi RBK863SB offers improved speed and range at middle distances but is still quite an expensive for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh Wi-Fi system.
Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is an extremely fast Wi-Fi 6E mesh system with built-in security and an eye-catching design.
TP-Link Deco X20 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The TP-Link Deco X20 is an affordable mesh Wi-Fi system that can cover a home with a strong Wi-Fi 6 signal for less than the competition.
Asus ROG Rapture GT6 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Asus ROG Rapture GT6 may be one of the mesh routers for gamers but it delivers when it comes to features and speed, almost coming close to Wi-Fi 6E performance despite being a Wi-Fi 6 device.
TP-Link Deco BE85 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The TP-Link Deco BE85 is a future-proof, Wi-Fi 7-equipped mesh Wi-Fi system with plenty of power under the hood.
Netgear Orbi RBE973 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Netgear’s Orbi RBE973 delivers blazing fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds with futureproof networking ports but the sticker shock of the three-packs’ price is difficult to stomach.