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
Realspace Smart Electric Height-Adjustable Desk review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Realspace Smart Electric Height-Adjustable Desk is a smart standing desk with drawers for storage and built-in USB ports for charging your devices.
Branch Duo Standing Desk review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Duo Standing Desk improves upon Branch’s original desk with a frameless design, a new control paddle and optional accessories like a desk drawer and cable management tray.
Flexispot E7 Pro Plus Standing Desk review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Flexispot E7 Pro Plus is a premium, electric standing desk with dual motors and plenty of customization options.
HON Ignition 2.0 review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The HON Ignition 2.0 is a comfortable office chair with an all-black design and enough adjustment points to tailor it to a wide variety of body types.
FlexiSpot Pro Plus Mesh Office Chair OC14 review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The FlexiSpot Pro Plus Mesh Office Chair OC14 offers plenty of adjustability along with a mesh back and seat for a lower price than other ergonomic office chairs.
Steelcase Karman review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Steelcase Karman is an ultra-lightweight office chair with a new high-performance textile that responds to your body’s micromovements throughout the day.
Branch Verve Chair review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Branch Verve Chair is a unique-looking office chair that’s just as comfortable to sit in as it is beautiful.
I review office chairs for a living and this one has a really useful feature I’ve never seen before
By Anthony Spadafora published
The OdinLake Ergo Butterfly 753 stands out due to its butterfly-shaped backrest but it’s the bar above it that really won me over.
I tried Hyperkin’s new Oscar Mayer hot dog controller for the Switch, and now I’m hungry for more
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hyperkin is back with a new line of retro-inspired controllers. But this time, you can pick up one inspired by your favorite food and beverage brands.
My Android smartphone was ruining my social life but not in the way you'd think — here's how I fixed it
By Anthony Spadafora published
Group text messages aren’t nearly as much fun when all of your replies are sent as individual messages to everyone in the group.
Fake LastPass iPhone app scam — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Scammers tried to trick LastPass users into downloading a fake app on the App Store by impersonating the popular password manager.
This Android malware can steal all your photos and texts without being opened — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new version of the XLoader malware has been discovered that can launch automatically on infected devices without any user interaction whatsoever.
3 million smart toothbrushes reportedly hacked in massive DDoS attack — how to protect yourself
By Anthony Spadafora published
Smart devices may offer additional functionality but they can also provide hackers with an easy way into your home network.
Fake Facebook job ads are using malware to syphon off credit card data and passwords — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals are using weaponized PDFs to trick job seekers into installing new info-stealing malware on their PCs.
This hidden Chrome security feature can protect you from dangerous websites and downloads — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature is easy to enable and it helps keep you safe from malware and phishing attacks in Chrome.
Buying a monitor? Here's 3 underrated features I look for
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Monitors come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes but these are a few underlooked features you’re going to want to consider before making your final purchase.
Malware-filled messaging apps are wreaking havoc on Android phones — delete these malicious apps right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Cybercriminals used a combination of romance scams and malicious apps to infect unsuspecting users with the VarjaSpy remote access trojan.
The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities on mobile devices.
Apple teases big AI plans ahead of Vision Pro launch — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple's holiday quarter saw iPhone sales pick up along with an all-time revenue record for services, but the Vision Pro and the company’s AI plans commanded some of the spotlight, too.
Persona 3 Reload review: A remake done right
By Anthony Spadafora published
Persona 3 Reload is an excellent remake and the best way to experience this classic tale that laid the groundwork for future Persona games.
This sneaky Microsoft Edge setting could let it steal your Chrome tabs — how to turn it off
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft Edge has a setting that allows it to import tabs and other data from Chrome when launched but you can easily disable it. Here’s how.
This $7 app fixed my biggest problem with remote play on both PS5 and Xbox
By Anthony Spadafora published
Remote play is a convenient way to play your PS5 or Xbox from anywhere but the aspect ratio on your phone and your console likely isn’t the same.
Checking out my friend’s hardwired security cameras gave me serious FOMO — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
IP security camera systems cost more upfront and take a bit more effort to install but there are no subscription fees to worry about and everything is stored locally.