Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
I tested this wall-mounted, smart infrared heater for two months — and now I can’t imagine going back to a traditional space heater
The 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
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
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 grew up with a single Christmas tree but now I have six and my smart home is how I manage the madness
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.
Nearly 2 million Android devices hijacked by massive new botnet — how to stay safe
A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes.
The best free VPN in 2025
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.
The best VPN in 2025: our top 5 picks
We've tested and reviewed dozens of VPN. On this page we've ranked the five best VPNs we've used, and delve into the details of why they're so good.
Your mechanical keyboard is disgusting — here's how to clean it properly in 30 minutes
Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.
Best cable modems in 2025: Say goodbye to equipment rental fees for good
The best cable modems let you avoid monthly rental fees from your ISP and give you greater control over your home network.
I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick — and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse
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
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
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
The 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
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
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond takes the 3D Metroid experience to Nintendo’s latest console without losing the core gameplay that makes the series shine.
Best Cyber Monday TV deals under $500 — snag these sales before they're gone
Cyber Monday is almost over but you still have some time to snag a new TV for under $500 with these deals.
12 Best Cyber Monday deals under $25 — Apple, Disney Plus, Amazon and more
There are only a few hours left in Cyber Monday and now’s your last chance to save on these 12 deals under $25 I personally recommend.
I review mini PCs for a living and these 15 Black Friday deals let you downsize for less
Ditch your bulky desktop and say goodbye to charging your laptop with these awesome mini PC deals from Apple, Asus, Geekom, Khadas and more.
I've tested more than 26 standing desks and these are the best ones for your home office
The best standing desks allow you to quickly switch between sitting and standing, giving your body a much-needed break from sitting all day.
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems we've tested to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal while eliminating dead zones in the process.
I spent over 5,000 hours testing all the best office chairs — here are my top picks
The best office chairs combine exceptional comfort, durable design, ergonomic support and adjustability so that you can find the right fit for your needs and workflow.
We've tested the best antivirus software to protect your computer and these are the 6 we recommend
Protect your computer and smartphone right now without breaking the bank — one of the best antivirus apps is even free!
I test office chairs for a living and these 11 Black Friday deals are too good to pass up
An ergonomic office chair can make a huge difference when sitting at your desk and these Black Friday office chair deals let you upgrade for less.
