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
McAfee Total Protection Premium (for Mac) review
By Brian Nadel published
McAfee Total Protection Premium lets you protect your Mac and the rest of your computers for cheap but some features like access to the unlimited VPN require signing up for auto-renewal.
Sophos Home Premium for Mac review
By Brian Nadel published
Sophos Home Premium can help protect your Mac on a budget without slowing it down but it lacks many of the extra features offered by competitors.
Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy for Mac review
By Brian Nadel published
Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy is a simple, easy-to-use antivirus for Mac with quick scans but few extras that takes its toll on a system’s performance while scanning.
Bitdefender Premium Security for Mac
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender Premium Security for Mac not only includes everything needed to protect a Mac but it also does so with minimal impact on overall system performance.
Avast Premium Security for Mac 2022 review
By Brian Nadel published
Avast Premium Security has a simple interface and good protection against malware but its scans are slow and there aren’t any parental controls.
WavLink Halo Base review
By Brian Nadel published
The WavLink Halo Base gets a lot right for a budget mesh router but its poor performance and insecure TouchLink feature make it hard to recommend.
Eero Pro 6 review
By Brian Nadel last updated
The Eero Pro 6 updates Amazon's mesh router with Wi-Fi 6 speeds, efficient performance and quick, convenient setup that gets you online in minutes.
Seyvum DP3 Tire Inflator review
By Brian Nadel published
Need a small, light and powerful portable air compressor? The Seyvum DP3 Portable Tire Inflator has all that, but at the expense of speed.
iKer Portable Air Compressor review
By Brian Nadel published
It’s not the fastest, but the iKer Portable Air Compressor rolls a tire inflator and automotive emergency kit into one package.
Prow Electric Air Compressor review
By Brian Nadel published
The Prow Electric Air Compressor is useful and functional, but its pressure maxes out a little too soon for our liking.
Craftsman V20 Cordless Tire Inflator review
By Brian Nadel published
While expensive and heavy, the Craftsman V20 Cordless tire inflator is still an incredibly capable tool.
Fanttik X8 Apex air inflator review
By Brian Nadel published
The Fantiik X8 Apex air inflator may be small, but it’s more than capable of pumping up your tires.
Avid Power Tire Inflator review
By Brian Nadel published
The Avid Power Tire Inflator is fast and effective, but it’s a shame there’s no battery option.
Vilo VLWF01 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Vilo VLWF01 includes everything you need to build a mesh network that performs well at mid-range for less than $100.
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 review
By Brian Nadel published
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 includes everything you need to protect your Mac from malware and other online threats but lacks a dashboard to tie the various programs together.
Tenda Nova MW6 review
By Brian Nadel published
The Tenda Nova MW6 is a budget mesh Wi-Fi system that’s easy to set up but won’t win any speed tests.
TP-Link Deco M3 review
By Brian Nadel published
The TP-Link Deco M3 is a budget mesh router that punches above its class even with its hybrid approach to mesh networking.
MeshForce M3 review
By Brian Nadel published
The MeshForce M3 is a budget mesh router well suited for ranch-style single floor homes but its performance leaves a lot to be desired.
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.
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