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
ThinkDiag TKD01 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The ThinkDiag is a dependable Bluetooth-based OBD-II scanner, but it comes with an annual subscription cost
MyFICO identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel last updated
MyFICO may not have a VPN, password manager or malware protection but it does provide actual FICO scores and an excellent credit simulator.
Identity Guard Ultra review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Identity Guard Ultra protects your identity and lets you keep tabs on all your financial accounts and credit ratings but it lacks extra security tools.
McAfee+ Ultimate review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee+ Ultimate may be a new identity theft protection service but it comes bundled with McAfee’s antivirus and a VPN .
LifeLock Ultimate Plus identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel last updated
LifeLock Ultimate Plus is one of the most full-featured identity theft protection services but its range of plans can get confusing and top-tier protection doesn’t come cheap.
ID Shield review
By Brian Nadel last updated
ID Shield may cut a few corners when it comes to credit reports but the service is affordable and a great choice for protecting all aspects of your digital life.
IdentityForce UltraSecure+Credit review
By Brian Nadel last updated
IdentityForce UltraSecure+Credit provides an excellent way to protect your identity and check in on your credit scores but it lacks malware protection.
Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus gives you access to malware protection, a VPN and a password manager along with identity theft monitoring and identity insurance, all in one package.
Aura identity theft protection review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Aura combines extensive monitoring and malware protection to keep your identity and personal information safe from cybercriminals.
SeekOne SK860 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Basic but effective at ferreting out common automotive problems, the SeekOne SK860 OBD-II diagnostic scanner shows live data and current faults and can tell you if your car will pass inspection.
Innova CarScan Mobile 1000 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Innova CarScan Mobile 1000 is one of the most innovative Bluetooth OBD scanners, with a near-unbeatable price tag.
Innova 6100P review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Innova 6100p has the power to help make an amateur mechanic feel more like a professional.
Foxwell NT614 Elite OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Foxwell NT614 Elite OBD-II automotive diagnostic scanner squeezes a large screen into a small and easy-to-hold horizontal case. It can probe many car problems, but it can't run on battery power.
EDiag YA-101 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Small, light, and inexpensive, the EDiag YA-101 OBD-II automotive scanner offers a wide array of diagnostic functions plus a battery-test sequence, firmware updates and a lifetime warranty.
Bosch OBD 1300 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Bosch's OBD 1300 automotive diagnostic scanner excels by including cables to connect with pre-1996 cars. But the scanner doesn't come with any instructions and can get heavy.
Autel AutoLink AL539 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The rare OBD-II automotive diagnostic scanner that has a multimeter electrical tester to track down an intermittent fault or check a light bulb, the Autel AutoLink AL539 does double duty.
Ancel BD310 OBD-II scanner review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Small, attractive, easy to hold and moderately priced, Ancel's BD310 OBD-II scanner operates both as a handheld unit or via Bluetooth and can act as an extra dashboard display.
EcoFlow Wave 2 smart heat pump review: A device for all seasons
By Brian Nadel published
Our review of the EcoFlow Wave 2, a portable heat pump that can both heat and cool your room.
I can’t wait to see Wi-Fi 7 begin to become a reality this year — here’s why
By Brian Nadel published
Wi-Fi 7 has now been certified which means we will soon see more routers, smartphones, laptops and PCs that support the latest wireless standard.
I review security software for a living and I just found a new way to stop online scams
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender’s new online tool Scamio makes it easy to determine if an email, image, link or even a situation you find yourself in is actually a scam.
This Victrola Bluetooth turntable got me playing vinyl again after 5 years
By Brian Nadel published
This $600 record player combines traditional hi-fi conventions with modern wireless connectivity, and got me back into playing LPs old and new.
Bitdefender antivirus review
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender's Windows antivirus software offers excellent protection along with a slew of features meant to secure your family's systems and identities.
I test audio gear for a living — and this $1,200 Bluetooth speaker just blew me away
By Brian Nadel published
The McIntosh RS150 is one of the best wireless speaker systems I've tried, balancing practical home style and sound quality.