Anthony Spadafora
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
Thousands including children exposed in major data breach — names, addresses, Social Security numbers and more accessed by hackers
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.
Hackers are posing as job recruiters to spread a dangerous banking trojan and steal your money — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have begun impersonating recruiters and HR representatives to distribute a new version of the Antidot banking trojan to unsuspecting job seekers.
Forget the Mac mini M4 — the Asus NUC 14 Pro is very powerful and even tinier
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Asus NUC 14 Pro is a powerful yet tiny mini PC with full-sized ports that’s even smaller than the Mac mini M4.
I upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 and it convinced me to finally ditch cable internet for fiber
By Anthony Spadafora published
Upgrading to a Wi-Fi 7 router will give your devices a big speed boost, but it’s even better with a faster connection.
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.
Best Cyber Monday office chair deals — huge discounts on exceptional office chairs from people who review them for a living
By Adam Schram, Anthony Spadafora last updated
Cyber Monday office chair deals are here and we're tracking the best sales on our top-rated chairs.
I got this amazing 12-in-1 docking station for my laptop, and it just hit its lowest price ever for Cyber Monday
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station lets you dock your laptop, lift up your monitor and it has a built-in wireless charger to keep your devices charged and your desk clutter free.
This Mac mini M4 Cyber Monday deal is almost too good to be true — grab yours before it's too late
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cyber Monday could be your last chance to pick up a discounted Mac mini M4 ahead of the holidays.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best VPN services, and in this guide, I've compared and ranked the top 10, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and more.
Black Friday mini PC deals — Get a powerful tiny desktop for less than $1000
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Black Friday is here and there are already plenty of great mini PC deals to be had from Minisforum, Beelink, GMtec and even Apple.
Black Friday Wi-Fi 7 router deals — save big on Netgear, eero, TP-Link, Asus and more
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Black Friday is the perfect time to give your home network a much needed upgrade. Here's how to save hundreds on Wi-Fi 7 routers and mesh routers.
Android phones under attack from malicious apps with over 8 million installs — delete these now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are preying on loan seekers with a slew of new malicious SpyLoan apps designed to steal their data and their cash.
I review gaming chairs for a living — 9 deals I'd buy now from Razer, Corsair and more
By Anthony Spadafora published
The best gaming chairs make playing at your desk so much more comfortable but they also provide the support your body needs so you don’t end up slumping over your keyboard.
Best standing desks in 2024: Top picks for your home office
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best standing desks give you the flexibility to work how you want and we've tested the top ones to help you find the right desk for your workspace.
Best cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best cloud storage providers for when you want to store an extra copy of your files in the cloud for safekeeping.
This post-apocalyptic first-person shooter is the most immersive game I’ve played this year — and you can try it for just $1 right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Stalker 2 is part first-person shooter, part immersive horror sim and it’s best played with headphones on in a pitch dark room.
The new Mac mini M4 is $100 off with this surprise Amazon Black Friday deal
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Right now, you can get up to $50 off the M4 Mac mini at Amazon.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.
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 on your own but the best identity theft protection services can help guide you through the process.
Black Friday mesh Wi-Fi system deals — huge discounts on our favorite mesh routers from TP-Link, Netgear, eero, Asus and more
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Black Friday is almost here but right now you can upgrade to a mesh Wi-Fi system at a steep discount and say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good.
The best antivirus software 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Brian Nadel, Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.
Microsoft is changing the way admin privileges work in Windows — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
Administrator protection is a new Windows feature that gives you the safeguards of a standard user account with the ability to grant temporary admin privileges when necessary.
I spent over 5,000 hours testing all the best office chairs — here’s my top picks
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
I've tested all of the best office chairs and rated them based on comfort, design, features and value to help you pick the right option for your home office and work better.
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