Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora is the senior security and networking editor 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. He 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 and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently rearranges 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
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I’m using a trackpad with one hand and a mouse with the other on desktop and I can’t recommend it enough
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Even though you probably use a mouse with your desktop, you can also use an external trackpad or in my case, both at the same time.
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Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.
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Best free cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free cloud storage services to help you keep an extra copy of your files in the cloud without spending a thing.
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I have a multi-monitor setup at home and this portable monitor let me recreate that experience with my laptop
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The UStation Delta is a dual-screen portable monitor with a clamshell design that I could easily see myself bringing on my next work trip.
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Google blocked over 2 million dangerous Android apps from the Play Store last year
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Google Play Store is becoming even safer as Google is cracking down on bad apps and developer accounts in violation of its policies.
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I’ve sat in a lot of office chairs, but this may be the best throne for work — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The OdinLake Ergo Butterfly 753 may be expensive, but it is an ergonomic office chair that delivers where it counts with excellent comfort, adjustability and premium materials.
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FBI warns scammers are using ‘free’ verification services to dupe dating app users — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Instead of traditional romance scams, scammers are now using verification services with a monthly subscription to target dating app users.
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2 million hit in massive debt collector data breach — full names, birth dates and SSNs exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt collection agency FBCS has revealed that it suffered a data breach in which hackers had unauthorized access to its network for almost two weeks.
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I got tired of waiting for the PS5 Pro so I upgraded to the Xbox Series X instead
By Anthony Spadafora published
The PS5 may be winning the console war but the Xbox Series X is just as beautiful as it is powerful.
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Rabbit R1 pickup party recap — new features, demos, unboxing and more
By Anthony Spadafora, Alex Wawro last updated
The Rabbit R1 AI-powered wearable has generated massive interest, and on April 23 the first units were unboxed and handed out live at a special pickup party. Here's all the details as they happened.
![A Corsair HS70 headset on a desk with a pair of old ear cups and a pair of new ones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GMpZDUqPUg4Nz5kj6CagNm-320-80.jpg)
This $15 upgrade helped me bring an old gaming headset back to life
By Anthony Spadafora published
The ear pads on gaming headsets and over-ear headphones can wear down over time but replacing them with new ones is as easy as it is cheap.
![A close up shot of the USB-C port on the Magic Mat Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w3PimQXCTEV5tZFCEnyTVM-320-80.jpg)
This desk mat was supposed to upgrade my setup but it created more problems than it's worth
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Magic Mat Pro will charge your phone and other wireless devices but you’re going to need the right desk to actually use it.
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Millions of Discord users being tracked by spy site — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Discord users could be at risk online after a data-scraping service was set up last year to harvest their messages and track them across the web.
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Best free PDF editors in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free PDF editors for making quick changes or marking up PDF files without having to spend anything.
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This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.
![A person tapping on the Humane AI Pin worn on their jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6sZ9Uqshxc5vvLZyRGTQBM-320-80.jpg)
Rabbit R1 just annihilated the Humane AI Pin in new video — but here’s the weirdest part
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu pitted the Rabbit R1 against the Humane AI Pin and discovered something we wouldn’t expect from an AI wearable in the process.
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3 ways I'm using smart bulbs to make my life a bit easier
By Anthony Spadafora published
There are all kinds of different smart lights but smart bulbs are the cheapest and most versatile.
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Forget the Humane AI Pin — this new AI pendant from Limitless actually looks useful
By Anthony Spadafora published
Limitless is launching an AI-powered pendant that will make it easier to remember and take action on what happened during meetings and around the office.
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Dangerous LightSpy iPhone spyware can steal your files, location data and messages — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
LightSpy is a spyware designed specifically for iPhone that’s been upgraded with new capabilities to gain access to even more of your data.
![The DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment attached to a controller on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/REvbBSH75p56JHcpZydzF9-320-80.jpg)
This $30 attachment is the best PlayStation accessory ever — and we need a PS5 version
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
There’s no easy way to add back paddles to Sony’s DualSense controller and even the DualSense Edge only comes with two instead of four back buttons.
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Keyboard and mouse vs controller: What’s better for playing games?
By Jason England published
It's the ultimate decider between console gamers and the PC master race — is it better to play games with a keyboard and mouse or controller?
![The Keychron C3 Pro keyboard on a desk with several keycaps removed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aYjNi6LztyYqn6ZwCAxuJT-320-80.jpg)
I spent just $30 on a mechanical keyboard to prove you don’t need to waste your money
By Anthony Spadafora published
Mechanical keyboards are known for being expensive but the Keychron C3 Pro is a great budget option as well as the perfect starter keyboard.
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Massive Roku security incident compromises over 500,000 accounts — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Roku launched an investigation following a recent security incident only to discover that another incident had taken place which affects 576,000 additional accounts.
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Best Zoom alternatives for video calling
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Zoom alternatives for making work or personal video calls.
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Hackers are using this little-known file type to drop a nasty Windows worm on vulnerable PCs — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Raspberry Robin malware is back, and this time it’s being delivered using Windows Script Files instead of being distributed on USB flash drives.