
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

I tested the Molekule Air Pro air purifier for a month — and it's worth the price
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe Molekule Air Pro Air Purifier has a striking design, that might not be for everybody.

Asus TUF Gaming BE6500 router review: dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with top-flight wired performance
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe Asus TUF Gaming BE6500 offers many of Wi-Fi 7’s best features on a shoestring budget but its excellent wired performance makes it a great choice for gamers.

Acer Predator Connect T7 review: the Wi-Fi 7-powered gaming mesh router to beat
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe Acer Predator Connect T7 combines Wi-Fi 7 speeds with whole home mesh coverage in a sleek, yet subtle package for a gaming router.

Asus RP-AX58 review
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe Asus RP-AX58 delivers excellent speeds for the price minus a few creature comforts

ExpressVPN Aircove review
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedWho needs an app when this small, Wi-Fi 6-powered, VPN router can secure up to five devices at once?

Want to put your own stamp on your Galaxy S25? 3 One UI 7 tweaks to try right now
By Brian Nadel published
One UI 7 debuted with the Galaxy S25 lineup, but it's available to a wider range of Samsung phones now. Try tweaking these features if you want a more customized experience.

Linksys RE7350 review: a simple yet slow, app-free Wi-Fi extender
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys RE7350 can help you eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones but its slow speeds and lack of an app to configure and control this Wi-Fi extender leave a lot to be desired.

Samsung Galaxy S25 battery tips — 4 things you should do for a longer-lasting phone
By Brian Nadel published
Go from always looking to charge your Galaxy S25 to days of battery life with these tips for getting more power out of your phone.

Netgear EAX17 review: a Wi-Fi 6 extender that’s economical to use
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear EAX17 provides good mid-range speeds and isn’t expensive to leave on at all times but its three-prong plug and slower Wi-Fi 6 rating might not make it the best fit for many home networks.

TP-Link RE655BE review: Finally a Wi-Fi extender with Wi-Fi 7 support
By Brian Nadel published
Editor's ChoiceThe TP-Link RE655BE may be expensive for a Wi-Fi extender but it delivers stellar performance and is the first of its kind with Wi-Fi 7 support.

I tested the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i air purifier and it cleans and sanitizes air at the same time
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedWe tested the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i air purifier in our home and found it did an excellent job of cleaning and purifying the air in our room.

I've been using the Windmill Air Purifier for a month, and it performs as well as it looks
By Brian Nadel published
It's the best looking air purifier around

I just tested the ultimate OBD-II scanner — and it's the best reason not to go to a mechanic
By Brian Nadel published
The Innova 5610 has a bunch of features you'd normally need to see a mechanic for. Here's our full review.

I just gave my old laptop a major Wi-Fi 7 speed boost with these USB adapters — here's how
By Brian Nadel published
With a Wi-Fi 7 USB adapter you can make any laptop or desktop running Windows compatible with the latest wireless standard for faster speeds and less lag.

I finally added internet to my kitchen and all it took was my old cable TV wiring — here’s how
By Brian Nadel last updated
By routing internet data over my home’s old cable TV lines, MoCA let me add wired connectivity to out of the way places like my kitchen.

MyFICO identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel published
MyFICO may not have a VPN, password manager or malware protection but it does provide actual FICO scores and an excellent credit simulator.

Eero Pro 7 review: Fast Wi-Fi 7 mesh speeds simplified
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe eero Pro 7 brings the best features of eero’s flagship mesh Wi-Fi 7 system in a smaller package at a more budget-friendly price.

Got a new Galaxy S25? Try out these tips and tricks to get the most out if it
By Brian Nadel published
With lots of AI features to personalize a Galaxy S25, the latest handset is trying to be your digital best friend. Here are some Galaxy S25 tips and tricks to try out first.

Netgear Orbi 870 review: A great Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit for long range performance
By Brian Nadel published
Editor's ChoiceThe Netgear Orbi 870 brings all of Wi-Fi 7’s best features for significantly less than the flagship Orbi 973 with excellent medium to long range performance.

The best car head-up display in 2025
By Brian Nadel last updated
Enhance the capabilities of your car’s dashboard with the best car heads-up displays. Once you have one you'll never go back.

I’ve been using this solar-powered security camera for 7 months — here’s what I like and what I don't
By Brian Nadel published
I've had the Eufy 4G LTE S330 security camera watching my backyard for more than half a year; here's what I've discovered about the camera.

I test audio gear for a living and this wireless speaker just showed me a better way to fill my house with music
By Brian Nadel published
RecommendedThe Three Plus wireless speaker has the smarts to connect over Bluetooth, cables and an optical link.

No more cables running across the floor — you can now use your power sockets
By Brian Nadel published
More stable than wireless, tidier than traditional wires
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