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
Persona 5 Tactica changed my mind about tactical RPGs — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
Persona 5 Tactica is the latest spin off in the Persona 5 series — you can play it right now with Xbox Game Pass.
I’ve been using Nothing’s new budget smartwatch for a week — here’s what you get for under $100
By Anthony Spadafora published
While not quite the transparent Nothing Watch I had hoped for, I’m really impressed with just how much the CMF Watch Pro can do and do well at that for the price.
I use this pedal to control my PC hands-free — and it just hit lowest price ever for Black Friday
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Elgato Stream Deck Pedal is designed for streamers but I use one to fire off keyboard shortcuts with my foot while working from home.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: The perfect mix of classic and new
By Anthony Spadafora published
Super Mario Bros. Wonder combines the best parts of past 2D Mario games with new ideas and concepts to create a more modern platformer that will stand the test of time.
'Dustgate' could make your MacBook Pro unusable — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple’s MacBooks sold between 2018 and 2020 suffer from a display fault that can cause purple vertical lines to appear due to dust building up inside their hinges.
Huge healthcare data breach leaks full names, SSNs and more of 9 million patients — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
A cyberattack against a popular medical transcription company has led to the personal information of almost 9 million patients being exposed online.
The new Opal Tadpole webcam is the perfect camera for your laptop — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
Opal has launched its second webcam with the Tadpole which aims to deliver the best video calling experience for your laptop.
Google goes on the attack against Bard malware — here's how to protect yourself
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers love impersonating Google Bard and other AI tools online, but Google is taking the fight to them in court with new lawsuits.
I built a NES-style computer setup using a Raspberry Pi — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard gave me the push I needed to finally get a Raspberry Pi and put it in a NES-style case.
I love my desktop but this ThinkPad convinced me to give laptops a second chance
By Anthony Spadafora published
After eying one for years now, I finally got a ThinkPad as they’re the only laptops I could ever see coming close to being a stand-in for my trusty desktop.
Best PDF editors in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best PDF editors let you do even more with PDFs to help boost your productivity and improve your workflow.
Hackers have found an insidious way to attack you with malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Malicious ads continue to be a nuisance online and clicking on one could leave your PC with a nasty malware infection.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review: A better Alexa smart display
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) offers a number of improvements including a centered camera for video calls and a more premium feeling edge-to-edge glass display.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Keep your Windows PCs protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
Best gaming routers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming routers provide the throughput and low latency required for even the most intense gaming sessions.
Google Calendar now being targeted by hackers — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have figured out how to use Google Calendar events as command-and-control infrastructure for their attacks.
New Android malware dropper sneaks past Google — protect yourself now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The SecuriDropper malware dropper can bypass Android’s Restricted Settings security feature to sideload malware onto your smartphone.
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) vs Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) — which smart display should you buy?
By Anthony Spadafora published
Here’s how the new Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) compares to the Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) based on price, design, features and more.
I played Super Mario Bros. Wonder after Tears of the Kingdom and it was a big mistake
By Anthony Spadafora published
Super Mario Bros. Wonder shakes up the traditional 2D Mario formula but I missed out on one of its best features early on by playing the game right after Tears of the Kingdom.
This little device can render your iPhone unusable — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Flipper Zero is now being used to spam iPhones with endless Bluetooth pairing requests that make using your phone extremely difficult.
The best gaming chairs 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming chairs provide support for your neck, shoulders and back during long play sessions while keeping you comfortable.
Get the Echo Show 5 with a smart light bulb for 63% off in this early Black Friday deal
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Echo Show 5 is already on sale but this bundle throws in a smart light bulb from Sengled for only a few dollars more.
NSFW Facebook ads being used to spread dangerous malware — don’t click on these
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have started using compromised Facebook accounts to promote fake profiles with NSFW pics to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.