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
Tom's Guide asks: What's the perfect laptop screen size?
By Alex Wawro published
From 13-inch ultraportables to 18-inch gaming juggernauts, there's a lot of different screen sizes to choose from when buying a laptop. Tom's Guide editors discuss: Which is best, and for what?
I might be done with laptop cameras for good after trying the world's smallest webcam
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Opal Tadpole is a tiny webcam that clips onto the lid of your laptop and its cable even has a built-in mute switch.
Darcula phishing service targets iPhone users through iMessage — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Darcula is a new phishing-as-a-service platform that uses fake domains to spoof popular brands in order to steal credentials.
South Park: Snow Day isn’t the game I wanted but it finally turned me onto roguelites
By Anthony Spadafora published
South Park: Snow Day has the heart of past games in the series but its gameplay mechanics and focus on co-op could be a turnoff for all but the biggest South Park fans.
iPhone users under threat from new ‘reset password’ attack — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are targeting iPhone uses with an advanced phishing attack that starts with multiple password reset attempts followed by a fake Apple Support call.
Hackers are using these Android apps on the Play Store to stage attacks — delete them all right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have discovered 28 Android apps posing as free VPNs and other utilities that are turning infected smartphones into proxies.
I beat South Park: Snow Day without any help — these are my top 3 tips for a solo playthrough
By Anthony Spadafora published
South Park: Snow Day is a departure from previous games in the series with its focus on multiplayer but thanks to the offline, single-player mode, you can still experience the story by yourself.
I added this $50 monitor light bar to my desk setup, and it’s a game changer for how I work
By Anthony Spadafora published
From eliminating glare and reducing eye strain to just adding a bit more light to your home office, monitor light bars are an inexpensive accessory that can make your desk setup pop.
Unpatchable vulnerability discovered in Apple M1, M2 and M3 chips — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have discovered an unpatchable security flaw in Apple’s M-series chips that can allow an attacker to break encryption and access a Mac’s cryptographic keys.
Google is testing the ultimate dark mode for Chrome — here’s how to turn it on
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The latest version of Chrome brings back Google’s official dark mode for all websites so that you don’t have to use a third-party extension anymore.
FTC just issued warning over this scam stealing thousands from Americans — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The FTC has released new guidelines to help Americans identify potential scammers who could be trying to impersonate the government agency over the phone.
New iPad Air already shipping to US ahead of launch — and there’s a new size this time around
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has yet to announce the new iPad Air and iPad Pro but their launch could be imminent with a renowned leaker claiming they’ve already started shipping to the U.S.
M3 MacBook Air sees huge performance drop when connected to two monitors — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The new MacBook Air M3 can connect to two displays at once but performance takes a serious hit when doing so with the laptop in clamshell mode.
I played the 3 latest Mario games on Nintendo Switch for Mario Day — and there's a clear winner
By Anthony Spadafora published
From puzzlers to RPGs to classic 2D Mario with a twist, there are plenty of great new Mario games to play on your Switch this Mario Day.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
I bought this $40 accessory and it’s helped keep me on track and my desk tidy
By Anthony Spadafora published
Being able to quickly jot down notes and to-do lists is why you might want to consider a desktop whiteboard but this one also has a wireless charger.
Apple just fixed two major iPhone security flaws — install these emergency updates now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has released emergency security updates to address two new zero-day flaws which affect a number of different iPhone and iPad models.
Forget playing with power — I just want to see Nintendo experiment more with the Switch 2
By Anthony Spadafora published
From Labo to Ring Fit Adventure to Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Nintendo wasn’t afraid of taking risks with the Switch. Let’s hope this continues with the Switch 2.
I wanted a new laptop dock — here's why I bought a Steam Deck dock instead
By Anthony Spadafora published
Docking stations let you use your laptop like a desktop but finding an inexpensive one with a built-in vertical stand can be hard. That's why I used a Steam Deck dock instead.
Hackers are infecting Macs with malware using calendar invites and meeting links — don't fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are using meeting links in calendar invites to infect unsuspecting Mac users with malware.
Hackers are using fake Oculus Meta accounts to get Facebook users suspended — everything you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
By linking Facebook accounts to fake Oculus Meta accounts, hackers are getting users suspended even if their account is protected with two-factor authentication.
I finally found the perfect display for under my main monitor and it even has a touchscreen
By Anthony Spadafora published
Portable monitors are extremely useful when traveling but they can also come in handy as a smaller, less expensive second display for your desk setup.
iOS 17.4 is getting a major iMessage security upgrade to thwart quantum computing attacks
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple is upgrading iMessage’s cryptographic security to keep iPhone and Mac users and their messages safe in a post-quantum world.
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra review: The third-party pro controller to beat
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra comes equipped with Hall Effect sensors, microswitch buttons and plenty of accessories that help give this third-party, pro controller a premium feel.
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