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
Forget Wi-Fi dead zones: 7 Black Friday mesh router deals for whole-home Wi-Fi
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Upgrading your home network with a mesh Wi-Fi system is a great investment, and these early Black Friday deals mean you can have better Wi-Fi in time for the holidays.
34 million Americans were scammed last Black Friday — how to shop safely this year
By Anthony Spadafora published
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals offer plenty of discounts but if you’re not shopping safely, scammers could ruin the holidays for you and your family.
Hackers now spreading Mac malware via fake browser updates — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Mac users need to be on the lookout for fake browser updates as hackers are now using them to spread malware just like on PC.
Nest Wifi vs Nest Wifi Pro: Which Google mesh Wi-Fi system should you buy?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Now that Google has released a pro version of its Nest Wifi you may be wondering if you should get the Nest Wifi or Nest Wifi Pro. Our comparison can help you decide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple October Event recap: M3 MacBook Pro, new M3 iMac and all the ‘scary fast’ news
By Jason England last updated
Here's everything we learned at the Apple October 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, where we met the new Apple M3 chip family and the new iMac and MacBook Pros they power.
President Biden issues major executive order on AI — what it means for you
By Anthony Spadafora published
The White House is taking a big step when it comes to regulating AI by putting in new safeguards to prevent the technology from being misused.
I picked the Nothing Phone (2) over every Android flagship — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Nothing Phone (2) builds on its predecessor’s vision to truly stand out in a sea of boring flagship smartphones with incremental upgrades.
Detective Pikachu Returns is the breath of fresh air I needed with so many big games releasing this month
By Anthony Spadafora published
Detective Pikachu Returns may not be the most difficult game out there but it’s a lot of fun now that I can play this Pokémon-themed adventure game on the Switch.