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
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.
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.
Best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
The best office chairs 2024 tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best office chairs can help correct your posture while seated at your desk and allow you to work comfortably at home or in the office.
Best Wi-Fi 7 routers of 2024: The future of Wi-Fi is here
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi 7 routers include traditional routers with unique designs and mesh Wi-Fi systems designed to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones.
The best Wi-Fi 6 routers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers offer fast speeds and strong signals for every kind of home regardless of whether they're traditional routers or mesh ones.
Best Wi-Fi routers for 2024 tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.
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.
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.
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.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated I've tested hundreds of the best VPN services. Here I compare the top 10, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.
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.
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.
The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.
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.
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.
The best identity theft protection services in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Becoming a victim of identity theft can take years to recover from unless you have one of the best identity theft protection services to guide you through the process.
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.
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.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.
The best PC game controllers in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.
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.
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?