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
Asus ZenWiFi XP4 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Asus ZenWifi XP4 allows you to create a fast mesh network or even a hybrid one using its built-in PowerLine technology.
How to turn an old router into a Wi-Fi extender
By Brian Nadel last updated
Got Wi-Fi dead zones? A dusty old router can be easily transformed into a wireless network extender to get whole-house Wi-Fi.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows review
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows delivers set it and forget protection for those looking for a no-frills, free antivirus.
Surfshark One review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Surfshark One is a new internet security suite from the VPN maker that includes an antivirus, private search, breach alerts and of course, access to an unlimited VPN.
Linksys Hydra Pro 6 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a highly customizable Wi-Fi 6 router in a small package that can also be used to set up a mesh network.
Amplifi Alien review
By Brian Nadel published
The Amplifi Alien is a futuristic mesh router that can show you what’s going on with your Wi-Fi network by glancing at its touchscreen.
Gryphon Secure Mesh Router Review: Performance Meets Protection
By Brian Nadel last updated
Big and twisted, the Gryphon Secure Mesh System looks like no other router on the planet
Norton Core Router Review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Not only is the Norton Core a high-performance router that pumps out the data, but it inspects every data packet entering your network.
Norton 360: Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Norton 360: Mobile Security provides excellent malware and privacy defense but it can be expensive and lacks anti-theft features.
Norton 360 antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
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.
McAfee Internet Security 2016 Review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee Internet Security is a solid, if not stellar, antivirus suite that protects an unlimited number of devices across multiple platforms.
McAfee Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee Mobile Security has transformed into a leaner mobile security app with a few less features but its protection remains top notch.
McAfee antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee's antivirus lineup provides decent malware protection, but some other brands do it better.
Asus ZenWiFi ET8 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Asus ZenWiFi ET8 can move more data farther than other mesh router kits but only comes in a two-pack for now.
Netgear 4G LTE Advanced WiFi Router (LBR20) review
By Brian Nadel published
The Netgear Orbi LBR20 gives you the freedom to choose between broadband or LTE for your home’s wireless network.
Motorola Q11 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Motorola Q11 delivers on price, ease of setup and configurability but falls short when it comes to ports and wireless connectivity at a distance.
Asus GT-AXE11000 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Asus GT-AXE11000 is a customizable gaming router with blazing fast speeds and loads of features.
Malwarebytes Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Malwarebytes Mobile Security provides good protection for your Android devices but you’ll need the top plan if you also want access to a VPN.
Lookout Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Lookout Mobile Security is expensive, but this Android antivirus also includes excellent identity protection.
Bitdefender Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for mobile protection with excellent malware defenses, low-overhead scanning and plenty of useful extra features.
Avast Mobile Security review
By Brian Nadel published
Regardless of which version of Avast Mobile Security you choose, you’ll get a good, but slow mobile antivirus program.
Google Play Protect review
By Brian Nadel published
Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.
RoofPax Air Compressor review
By Brian Nadel published
RoofPax Air Compressor could be the tire inflator for you, if you can get over the build quality