Mike Prospero

Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom’s Guide. He oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories, but also tests out the latest standing desks, webcams, drones, and electric scooters. He has worked at Tom's Guide for many a year; before that, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight or chagrin of his family.

Articles by: Mike Prospero

I just bought this electric tea kettle — and it’s a game changer

By Mike Prospero published 26 June 22

I was skeptical of electric kettles — until I bought one.

Oculus Quest 3 could build upon the Quest 2

Oculus Quest 3 — everything we know so far

By Roland Moore-Colyer, Mike Prospero published 23 June 22

Meta's Oculus Quest 3 could be a hit VR headset — here's what we know so far.

The best electric bikes of 2022

By Mike Prospero, Dan Cavallari published 22 June 22

The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.

Best smart light switches in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 22 June 22

Smart switches connect to your home Wi-Fi network, letting you control your lights with a phone, tablet or voice-controlled smart speaker.

I test video doorbells for a living — and this is the one I installed for my mom

By Mike Prospero published 19 June 22

There are lots of video doorbells; here's the one I picked for my mom.

The best smart locks in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 17 June 22

These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.

The best office chairs in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 17 June 22

The best office chairs from $100 and up to help you with posture, back pain, and productivity.

This one trick got my wife’s phone working again

By Mike Prospero published 16 June 22

A Tom's Guide editor returns from an overseas trip with a phone that can't connect to cellular networks anymore. Fortunately, there's a fix.

Best water leak detectors in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 15 June 22

The best water leak detectors can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs, but which one is right for you?

Ring vs. Nest: Ring Video Doorbell 4 and Nest Doorbell (battery) compared

By Mike Prospero published 15 June 22

For many, the top video doorbell comes down to Ring vs. Nest. Here's how the two compare on price, video quality and features.

Best outdoor security cameras in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 14 June 22

The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.

Best smart smoke detectors in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 14 June 22

Smart smoke detectors are connected to the internet and relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on the lights. Here are the best.

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The best webcams in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 31 May 22

Here are the best webcams you can buy, based on our hands-on testing and review of the best models from Logitech, Razer and more.

The two things you should look for when buying an air conditioner

By Mike Prospero published 30 May 22

The two things to look for when buying a window or portable A/C unit that will save you money.