Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
We put the best identity theft protection to the test to protect your entire digital life — these are the services I recommend
The best identity theft protection protects your personal information from hackers and scammers but also helps you quickly recover from identity theft.
Utah’s new age verification law will hold websites liable when visitors use a VPN — what this means for you
Utah’s new age laws take effect this week and make it harder to use a VPN or even to teach others how to do so without risking legal liability.
I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one
After trying the Innocn 401CU ultrawide monitor, dealing with the bezels and cables of a dual-monitor setup just doesn’t seem worth the hassle.
I thought smaller was better until I tried a massive 14-inch tablet that feels like a clipboard
The TCL NXTPAPER 14 may look like a portable monitor but it’s actually a giant Android tablet that trades sheer power for a paper-like display.
I just installed Govee’s largest smart light yet and it turned my boring living room ceiling into a giant display
Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra requires a more detailed install, but once it’s up, you get 5,000 lumens from a fully customizable 21-inch smart light.
The best password managers in 2026: The foolproof way to secure, store and autofill your passwords
The best password managers take the guesswork out of remembering your passwords while helping you generate strong and complex ones for each of your accounts.
ADT data breach affects 5.5 million customers as hackers begin leaking stolen info online
The ShinyHunters hacking group has struck again, stealing over 10 million records containing personally identifiable information and corporate data from ADT.
I tested Secretlab’s more affordable Magnus Evo standing desk for six months and I don’t miss the Magnus Pro’s all-metal desktop
RecommendedThe Secretlab Magnus Evo is a sleek, dual-motor electric standing desk designed for gamers that works just as well for a clean, professional home office setup.
I tested a smart office chair that takes the guesswork out of ergonomics but it doesn’t come cheap
RecommendedThe Hbada X7 looks like a standard office chair, but it hides a high-tech secret: an AI chip that controls built-in massage, heating, and active cooling for your back.
I've used the same $30 Logitech keyboard for 10 years and Framework just showed off the upgrade I actually want
Framework’s new Wireless Touchpad Keyboard might just be the modern upgrade to the Logitech K400 Plus I’ve been waiting for.
Scammers are abusing Apple account change notifications in new phishing attack — how to stay safe
A sophisticated new attack uses legitimate-looking Apple alerts to trick unsuspecting users into calling fake support numbers.
I downsized to a mini PC years ago and I’ve never been happier — these are my top picks
These are the best mini PCs you can buy for simple tasks like web browsing and office work or more demanding ones like video/photo editing and even gaming.
I tried the Minisforum G1 Pro and this console-sized mini PC works just as well in the living room as it does at your desk
Editor's ChoiceThe Minisforum G1 Pro might resemble a PS5 but this mini gaming PC is packed with power and almost fully upgradeable.
Over 1 billion Windows users at risk after disgruntled security researcher leaks Defender zero-days
The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus against it.
I tested Govee’s massive new Lightwall and it takes smart curtain lights to their portable extreme
RecommendedGovee's 1,536-LED Lightwall is a rugged, portable smart display that turns any backyard into a high-resolution canvas.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave me the island life Animal Crossing couldn’t — and a reason to play my Switch 2 every day
Tomodachi Life is a far call from Animal Crossing or The Sims, but its customizable nature and sheer wackiness have completely won me over.
108 malicious Chrome extensions found stealing data and injecting ads into every page you visit — delete them right now
Security researchers have uncovered a new coordinated campaign which uses malicious extensions to steal user data and hijack browsing sessions.
Comcast is paying $117 million in data breach settlement — how to file your claim and how much you could get
Comcast is paying out 117.5 million to customers affected by a 2023 data breach thanks to a new settlement.
Don’t call that number: Dangerous new Apple Pay scam tricks victims into picking up their iPhones
Scammers are impersonating Apple with urgent fake text messages designed to get victims to call them and hand over their financial info.
Ticking time bomb bug in macOS disables network connectivity after 49 days — but there’s a fix
Newly discovered macOS bug completely disables your internet connection if your Mac is left on for 49 days without a reboot.
Your private Facebook photos may not be as safe as you think after a massive insider theft
UK police are investigating how an ex-Meta engineer used a secret script to download the private photos of Facebook users.
I built a hidden network hub to declutter my home office but it can do so much more
Building this hidden network hub let me consolidate all my gear while keeping it out of sight.
I tried Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 and it beats the Switch 2's official dock for one big reason
Nintendo’s official Switch 2 dock just got a massive price hike, but Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 is a cheaper, pocket-sized way to play on your TV with a single cable.
Dangerous new NoVoice Android malware could be undeletable on older phones — check your settings right now
New NoVoice Android malware hides in innocent-looking apps to bypass your phone’s defenses and secretly monitor every single app you open.
I tested Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock and it works great with my MacBook Pro — but I keep mistaking it for a Mac mini M4
Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5-powered CubeDock may look like the company’s take on the Mac mini M4 but it’s the perfect companion for any Apple laptop.
