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
The best smart lights in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Light up your home in style with the best smart lights for every home and budget.
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.
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.
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.
Best free cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free cloud storage services to help you keep an extra copy of your files in the cloud without spending a thing.
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.
The best smart plugs in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best smart plugs can help make your home safer, more convenient, and even save you money.
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.
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.
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.
These malicious Android malware apps were downloaded 150,000 times from the Play Store — delete them right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals are using malicious apps as malware droppers to infect the phones of unsuspecting Android users.
I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (2) for three months — 3 things I love and 1 thing I hate
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Nothing Phone (2) is unlike any other Android phone out there at the moment. Here’s why you might want to consider it for your next smartphone.
I tried 9 different trackball mice — here's how to find the best one for you
By Anthony Spadafora published
Trackball mice can help with wrist pain but they’re also great for small desks and tight spaces. Here's everything you need to know about a trackball mouse.
A portable Xbox could be coming — here’s how Microsoft could set it apart from other handheld gaming PCs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft’s naming convention for this console generation hints that a portable Xbox may have always been in the works.
First ever iOS trojan discovered — and it’s stealing facial recognition data to break into bank accounts
By Anthony Spadafora published
The GoldDigger trojan has been ported to iOS and is now being used to harvest facial recognition data to break into iPhone owners’ bank accounts.
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.
Urgent Windows update fixes loads of security flaws including two zero-days — install this patch right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft has patched a total of 73 security flaws across all of its products, and two of them are currently being used by hackers in their attacks.