Brian Nadel

2 days ago | tomsguide.com | Brian Nadel

Android 15 may be a powerful mobile operating system, providing all the modern features and a purposeful appearance you could want. But if you own one of the best Samsung phones, you also have an extra layer of software built on to top of Android. The current version is called One UI 7, and it offers a more visual approach to mobile computing with a simplified home screen, new lock screen and redesigned widgets.

5 days ago | tomsguide.com | Brian Nadel

Linksys RE7350 review: SpecsWi-Fi Spec: AX1800Number of Antennas/Removable: 2/NoPorts: NonePeak 802.11ax performance: 203.7 Mbps (10 feet from extender)Range: 110 feetSize: 5.2 x 3.9 x 1.8 inchesEstimated Annual Electricity Cost: $8.80While its speeds couldn’t match the best in the business, the Linksys RE7350 is an inexpensive way to extend a wireless network to fill in Wi-Fi blank areas.

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Brian Nadel

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the battery life king of Samsung devices, lasting longer than any Samsung phone we’ve ever put through our Tom’s Guide battery test. The Galaxy S25 Plus is no slouch either, joining the Ultra on our best phone battery life list, and even the regular Galaxy S25 can hold out for a long time on our test. But while the batteries on these phones may take a while to drain, they do run down.

1 week ago | projectorcentral.com | Brian Nadel

Sharp XP-M401H-W 0 1 1080P DLP Laser Projector Price $1,459 Our Take Stripped down to the essentials, simplicity is the watchword for Sharp’s XP-M401H-W projector. At $1,269 it may not have networking or the latest 4K emulation but the HD projector shines brightly and is small and quick to set up. Pros Inexpensive classroom or conference room projector No-maintenance-design laser illumination 5-year warranty HDR mode for movies Small, light, easy to install Cons Lacks built-in Wi-Fi or wired...

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Brian Nadel

Netgear EAX17 review: SpecsWi-Fi Spec: AX3000Number of Antennas/Removable: 3/NoPorts: Gigabit per second EthernetPeak 802.11ax performance: 383.1 Mbps (10 feet from extender)Range: 105 feetSize: 5.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 inchesEstimated Annual Electricity Cost: $5.00While it has the potential to move lots of data into previously unconnected areas of a home, the Netgear Nighthawk EAX17 suffers from having a three-prong plug, making it a hassle for those in older homes with ungrounded outlets.