Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
The best VPN in 2026: our top 5 picks
We've tested and reviewed dozens of VPN. On this page we've ranked the five best VPNs we've used, and delve into the details of why they're so good.
We put the best identity theft protection to the test to protect your entire digital life — these are the services I recommend
The best identity theft protection protects your personal information from hackers and scammers but also helps you quickly recover from identity theft.
I’ve been gaming for 25 years and these are the best PC controllers in 2026 worth your money
Give your PC the controller it deserves when playing FPS, RPGs, platformers and more with the best PC controllers worth your money.
Utah’s new age verification law will hold websites liable when visitors use a VPN — what this means for you
Utah’s new age laws take effect this week and make it harder to use a VPN or even to teach others how to do so without risking legal liability.
I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one
After trying the Innocn 401CU ultrawide monitor, dealing with the bezels and cables of a dual-monitor setup just doesn’t seem worth the hassle.
I thought smaller was better until I tried a massive 14-inch tablet that feels like a clipboard
The TCL NXTPAPER 14 may look like a portable monitor but it’s actually a giant Android tablet that trades sheer power for a paper-like display.
I decided to upgrade my boring living room with Govee’s largest smart light yet, and I was shocked when it turned my plain white ceiling into a massive, vibrant display that completely changed the entire atmosphere of my home
Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra requires a more detailed install, but once it’s up, you get 5,000 lumens from a fully customizable 21-inch smart light.
The best password managers in 2026: The foolproof way to secure, store and autofill your passwords
The best password managers take the guesswork out of remembering your passwords while helping you generate strong and complex ones for each of your accounts.
I've tested more than 27 standing desks and these are the best ones for your home office
The best standing desks allow you to quickly switch between sitting and standing, giving your body a much-needed break from sitting all day.
ADT data breach affects 5.5 million customers as hackers begin leaking stolen info online
The ShinyHunters hacking group has struck again, stealing over 10 million records containing personally identifiable information and corporate data from ADT.
I tested Secretlab’s more affordable Magnus Evo standing desk for six months and I don’t miss the Magnus Pro’s all-metal desktop
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.
I tested a smart office chair that takes the guesswork out of ergonomics but it doesn’t come cheap
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.
I've used the same $30 Logitech keyboard for 10 years and Framework just showed off the upgrade I actually want
Framework’s new Wireless Touchpad Keyboard might just be the modern upgrade to the Logitech K400 Plus I’ve been waiting for.
Scammers are abusing Apple account change notifications in new phishing attack — how to stay safe
A sophisticated new attack uses legitimate-looking Apple alerts to trick unsuspecting users into calling fake support numbers.
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems we've tested to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good
The best mesh Wi-Fi systems can cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal while eliminating dead zones at the same time.
I downsized to a mini PC years ago and I’ve never been happier — these are my top picks
These are the best mini PCs you can buy for simple tasks like web browsing and office work or more demanding ones like video/photo editing and even gaming.
I tried the Minisforum G1 Pro and this console-sized mini PC works just as well in the living room as it does at your desk
Editor's ChoiceThe Minisforum G1 Pro might resemble a PS5 but this mini gaming PC is packed with power and almost fully upgradeable.
Over 1 billion Windows users at risk after disgruntled security researcher leaks Defender zero-days
The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus against it.
I tested Govee’s massive new Lightwall and it takes smart curtain lights to their portable extreme
RecommendedGovee's 1,536-LED Lightwall is a rugged, portable smart display that turns any backyard into a high-resolution canvas.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave me the island life Animal Crossing couldn’t — and a reason to play my Switch 2 every day
Tomodachi Life is a far call from Animal Crossing or The Sims, but its customizable nature and sheer wackiness have completely won me over.
108 malicious Chrome extensions found stealing data and injecting ads into every page you visit — delete them right now
Security researchers have uncovered a new coordinated campaign which uses malicious extensions to steal user data and hijack browsing sessions.
Don’t call that number: Dangerous new Apple Pay scam tricks victims into picking up their iPhones
Scammers are impersonating Apple with urgent fake text messages designed to get victims to call them and hand over their financial info.
Ticking time bomb bug in macOS disables network connectivity after 49 days — but there’s a fix
Newly discovered macOS bug completely disables your internet connection if your Mac is left on for 49 days without a reboot.
