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

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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.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
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.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Framework’s new Wireless Touchpad Keyboard might just be the modern upgrade to the Logitech K400 Plus I’ve been waiting for.

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A sophisticated new attack uses legitimate-looking Apple alerts to trick unsuspecting users into calling fake support numbers.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Minisforum G1 Pro might resemble a PS5 but this mini gaming PC is packed with power and almost fully upgradeable.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus against it.

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RecommendedGovee's 1,536-LED Lightwall is a rugged, portable smart display that turns any backyard into a high-resolution canvas.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Tomodachi Life is a far call from Animal Crossing or The Sims, but its customizable nature and sheer wackiness have completely won me over.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Security researchers have uncovered a new coordinated campaign which uses malicious extensions to steal user data and hijack browsing sessions.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Comcast is paying out 117.5 million to customers affected by a 2023 data breach thanks to a new settlement.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Scammers are impersonating Apple with urgent fake text messages designed to get victims to call them and hand over their financial info.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Newly discovered macOS bug completely disables your internet connection if your Mac is left on for 49 days without a reboot.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
UK police are investigating how an ex-Meta engineer used a secret script to download the private photos of Facebook users.

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Building this hidden network hub let me consolidate all my gear while keeping it out of sight.

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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.

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New NoVoice Android malware hides in innocent-looking apps to bypass your phone’s defenses and secretly monitor every single app you open.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
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.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Going with Mac over Windows didn’t always used to be a choice as some workloads just weren’t possible on a beige tower.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
Cleaning your gear helps it last longer and a tidy desk genuinely makes it easier to focus, so I’ve picked 12 essentials to help you tackle both this spring.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Google is finally letting users change their Gmail address after 22 years. Here’s how to swap yours without losing access to your emails, messages, photos and files.

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Apple now shows a warning before pasting anything that could be dangerous in macOS Tahoe 26.4 to help keep you safe from ClickFix attacks.

By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best USB flash drives make it easy to bring your data with you as you can store, transfer and back up your files on physical media.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Apple gave the Studio Display a massive upgrade with its new XDR model but nano-texture vs standard glass was the game changer for me.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder was a perfect Switch 1 send-off, but the Switch 2 Edition’s 4K glow-up and Bellabel Park expansion make it a 2D Mario must-play.
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