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

LG Display unveils world’s first OLED monitor with crazy high 720Hz refresh rate and response time of just 0.02ms
By Anthony Spadafora Published
LG is bringing new gaming monitors to CES 2026 with superfast OLED displays, improved brightness and its new Tandem WOLED tech, Primary RGB Tandem 2.0.

I just got a new car and a dash cam was the first (and hardest) accessory I installed
By Anthony Spadafora Published
Buying a new car is a major investment, but the best safety feature doesn’t come factory-installed which is why the first accessory I added was a dash cam.

I ditched traditional lights for a smart home Christmas — and I’ll never go back
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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.

Santa Tracker 2025 LIVE — how to find Santa now with Google and NORAD
By Jeff Parsons Last updated
You can follow Santa Claus on his journey around the world thanks to Google and NORAD's festive trackers.

I tested Alexa+ and liked it so much I put my Echo Auto back in my car — now I can’t imagine driving without it
By Anthony Spadafora Published
My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on the go.

I tested this wall-mounted, smart infrared heater for two months — and now I can’t imagine going back to a traditional space heater
By Anthony Spadafora Published
RecommendedThe 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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
Having a smart home is all about convenience, and there’s no better time to make full use of it than during the holidays.

Nearly 2 million Android devices hijacked by massive new botnet — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman Last updated
A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes.

Your mechanical keyboard is disgusting — here's how to clean it properly in 30 minutes
By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.

I tried this mechanical keyboard with a built-in pointing stick — and it almost convinced me to ditch my mouse
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceThe 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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceMetroid 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
By Nick Pino Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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 test office chairs for a living and these 11 Black Friday deals are too good to pass up
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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.

Grab the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for $270 off in this early Black Friday deal — but this rebranded version is even less at $419
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 got a big price hike earlier this year but this Black Friday deal knocks hundreds off it and a nearly identical rebranded version.

I just installed Govee’s new outdoor Prism lights — and they’re the ultimate one-time splurge for year-round holiday decorations
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
Editor's ChoiceGovee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism set a new standard for weatherproof smart lights you can leave up all year long.

I cover home networking for a living — and these 9 early Black Friday Wi-Fi 7 router deals knock hundreds off my top picks
By Anthony Spadafora Published
These early Black Friday Wi-Fi 7 router deals let you upgrade your home network with the latest wireless tech for some of the lowest prices I’ve seen yet.
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