Anthony Spadafora is the managing editor for security and home office furniture at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and malware to password managers and the best way to cover your whole home or business with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Before joining the team, he spent three years covering cybersecurity and B2B tech for ITProPortal while living in South Korea. After moving back to the US. Anthony joined the TechRadar Pro team where he covered these topics along with VPNs, web hosting, online collaboration software and video conferencing for four years. Anthony also has his ears to the ground and is on the lookout for the next major cyberattack or data breach.
Based in Houston, Texas, Anthony also handles VPN testing for both Tom’s Guide and TechRadar. As someone who has worked from home exclusively since 2018, he has reviewed dozens of standing desks as well as office chairs and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently builds intricate desk setups which is why he’s such a big advocate for cable management and keeping things organized. When he’s not writing, he can be found tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and making upgrades to his smart home.
Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora

Massive Rainbow Six Siege breach reportedly linked to MongoBleed flaw — everything you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are leveraging the new MongoBleed flaw to leak memory from exposed MongoDB instances and Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege could be one of the first victims.

LG Display unveils world’s first OLED monitor with crazy high 720Hz refresh rate and response time of just 0.02ms
By Anthony Spadafora published
LG is bringing new gaming monitors to CES 2026 with superfast OLED displays, improved brightness and its new Tandem WOLED tech, Primary RGB Tandem 2.0.

I just got a new car and a dash cam was the first (and hardest) accessory I installed
By Anthony Spadafora published
Buying a new car is a major investment, but the best safety feature doesn’t come factory-installed which is why the first accessory I added was a dash cam.

I ditched traditional lights for a smart home Christmas — and I’ll never go back
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
With a tree in every room and lights on every eave, holiday decorating was something I’d dread until I let my smart home do the heavy lifting.

I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it
By Anthony Spadafora published
My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on the go.

I tested this wall-mounted, smart infrared heater for two months — and now I can’t imagine going back to a traditional space heater
By Anthony Spadafora published
RecommendedThe Boldr Kelvin is a sleek, smart infrared heater that looks like wall art and fixes many of the downsides of a traditional space heater at a premium.

3.5 million hit in US college data breach with full names, dates of birth, SSNs, bank info and more exposed — how to see if you’re affected
By Anthony Spadafora published
The University of Phoenix has suffered a data breach after the Clop ransomware gang stole data from the university’s network earlier this year.

12 essential Christmas smart home gadgets: The smart lights, plugs, and speakers I use to turn my home into a winter wonderland
By Anthony Spadafora published
Having a smart home is all about convenience, and there’s no better time to make full use of it than during the holidays.

I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick — and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The HHKB Studio is a premium keyboard with a one-of-a-kind layout and an integrated mouse right in its home row but it’s not without its quirks.

Forget Sony’s DualSense — I tried Hyperkin’s Competitor controller, and it’s exactly what my Xbox needed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Hyperkin Competitor is an Xbox controller hybrid with a DualSense-like design, Hall Effect thumbsticks, and remappable back buttons.

New Spiderman phishing kit lets hackers instantly spoof banking sites to steal passwords and take over accounts — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have a powerful new tool in their arsenal and the Spiderman phishing kit lets them almost instantly spoof multiple banks and crypto services.

I’ve tested a lot of mini PCs, but I’ve finally found one with all the ports and power I need
By Anthony Spadafora published
Editor's ChoiceThe Geekom A9 Max is a truly powerful mini PC that you can upgrade to your heart’s content with practically all the ports you could ever need.

New Android banking trojan lets hackers stream a live feed from your phone and control it in real time — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones.

I played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and it was absolutely worth the wait despite a few quirks
By Anthony Spadafora published
Editor's ChoiceMetroid Prime 4: Beyond takes the 3D Metroid experience to Nintendo’s latest console without losing the core gameplay that makes the series shine.

I just installed Govee’s new outdoor Prism lights — and they’re the ultimate one-time splurge for year-round holiday decorations
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Editor's ChoiceGovee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism set a new standard for weatherproof smart lights you can leave up all year long.

I tried my first Copilot+ mini PC and it made using AI for work feel natural and not just a gimmick
By Anthony Spadafora published
RecommendedThe MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a powerful yet whisper-quiet mini PC that puts AI front and center as a Copilot+ PC.

1.3 billion leaked passwords exposed online in massive new collection — what to do now and how to check your passwords
By Anthony Spadafora published
Billions of exposed passwords and email addresses are now searchable on HaveIBeenPwned and you should check yours now.

I tested Amazon’s new Echo Show 8 with Alexa+ — here’s how it stacks up to its predecessor
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) features a full redesign with Alexa+ early access but you can't go wrong with its more affordable predecessor either.

Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) review: The smart display reimagined with intelligence
By Anthony Spadafora published
Editor's ChoiceThe Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) is a visual stunner with its new redesign, but its upgraded internals and Alexa+ early access deliver the complete package.

Best gaming routers: Boost your speeds and get lag-free gameplay with my top picks
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming routers deliver fast speeds, lag-free gameplay and loads of useful features to take your gaming to the next level.

I finally added a NAS to my home network, and I can’t believe I waited this long
By Anthony Spadafora published
Adding a NAS to your home network is the easiest (and cheapest) way to back up your photos, videos, and files while also letting you conveniently share them.

I added this $29 smart sensor to my mailbox and it's one of my favorite home upgrades ever
By Anthony Spadafora published
This $29 smart mailbox sensor saves you the dread and hassle of pointless trips to your mailbox by letting you know the moment your mail is actually delivered.

I’ve been using the LiberNovo Omni for two months and this futuristic office chair is the perfect mix of ergonomics and comfort
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe LibreNovo Omni office chair is as comfortable as it is supportive but the motorized lumbar support and 160° recline steal the show.
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