
Anthony Spadafora
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

I thought putting together a triple monitor setup would be hard — but I did it with three budget monitors and a mini PC
By Anthony Spadafora published
Putting together a triple monitor setup for work or gaming might seem intimidating or overly expensive but you can build your own quite easily even on a budget.

I tested the world's first mobile game controller with AR glasses support — and it completely transformed my 16-hour flight
By Anthony Spadafora published
Viture and 8BitDo’s new mobile game controller lets you connect a pair of AR glasses for the perfect portable mobile gaming setup.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.

Setting up my Switch 2 was proving tedious until I remembered Mouse Mode isn’t just for games
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Setting up your Switch 2 is easy enough until you're dealing with a mountain of game downloads but this trick makes organizing them a whole lot easier.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

Best cable modems in 2025: Say goodbye to equipment rental fees for good
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best cable modems for your home or office so that you don't need to waste money each month renting one from your ISP.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.

Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Crocodilus Android malware now allows hackers to add fake contacts to your phone to make social engineering even easier.

Best Wi-Fi routers for 2025: Tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.

Hackers are using this to spread dangerous malware just in time for summer travel season
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
If you’re not careful, your summer travel plans could be hijacked by hackers spreading the AsyncRAT using fake verification pages.

I didn’t expect this mini PC that looks like a PS5 to be this powerful or customizable — and now I can’t wait to try it out
By Anthony Spadafora published
Mini PCs come in all shapes and sizes, but this one looks like a console with the upgradability of a gaming PC.

Best of Computex 2025: The top 15 gadgets of the world’s biggest computing show
By Anthony Spadafora, Jason England published
Here's our top picks of the best 15 products and innovations at Computex 2025.

I watched this beast of a gaming PC turn into an AI power house — but the dashboard-like second screen is its coolest feature
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Meg Vision X AI started out as a powerful gaming PC with some AI features built in but now it can run AI models locally and switch between them almost seamlessly.

I tried the updated Zotac Zone handheld and one big change makes it a true Steam Deck rival
By Anthony Spadafora published
Zotac showed off a prototype for its upgraded Zone handheld gaming PC at Computex 2025 and not only is it more powerful, it now gives you a more Steam Deck-like experience.

I saw a 500Hz QD-OLED monitor in action — and it was as fast as it was colorful
By Anthony Spadafora published
MSI’s new 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor proves that fast-paced gameplay and vibrant colors aren’t mutually exclusive.

I finally tried magnetic key switches, but I never thought I'd find them in a split keyboard that's also wireless
By Anthony Spadafora published
The new ROG Falcata is Asus’ first split keyboard. It's not only wireless, but also features the company’s new HFX V2 magnetic switches for improved accuracy.

I got tired of having a bad remote play experience so I used Wi-Fi 7 and this powerful gaming tablet to fix it for good
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Remote play has the potential to be a game changer but you'll need a fast internet connection and a Wi-Fi router that's up to the task.

Best budget office chairs of 2025: Impressive chairs for a much lower price
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best budget office chairs provide you with plenty of comfort and support with a few more premium features without breaking the bank.

Google just fixed a high-severity Chrome flaw that can be used to take over your account — update right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google has released new emergency security updates for Chrome which fix a high-severity vulnerability that’s currently being actively exploited by hackers in the wild.

89 million Steam accounts at risk from hackers — enable this security feature to protect your account now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Steam users who want to keep their account and games safe should reset their passwords now if they don’t already have Valve’s Steam Guard security feature enabled.

I love my more powerful Xbox but the Xbox Series S still holds up in 2025 — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Xbox Series S gets a bad wrap for being underpowered compared to the Series X and the PS5, but this pint-sized console is still a great way to game on a limited budget.

The best mini PCs in 2025: tested and reviewed
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best mini PCs you can buy for simple tasks like web browsing and office work to more demanding ones like video/photo editing and even gaming.

What to expect at Computex 2025: Asus ROG Ally 2, AI in overdrive and Nvidia's huge silicon shakeup
By Anthony Spadafora published
The future of computing will be on full display next week in Taipei when Computex 2025 kicks off, and these are the devices and trends we’ll be keeping a close eye on from the ground in Taiwan.

iOS 18.5 is here with fixes for more than 30 security flaws — update your iPhone right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has released iOS 18.5 and this new update includes fixes for 30 security flaws as well as performance improvements for your iPhone.

I tried the Backbone Pro and it's an excellent mobile controller — but it's even better on PC
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Backbone Pro adds a bunch of new features like remappable back buttons and full-sized thumbsticks but wireless play brings a dual-screen experience to PC gaming.
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