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

By Anthony Spadafora Published
My new truck has a massive screen but a dumb assistant, so I dusted off my Echo Auto and tested just how well Alexa+ works on the go.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
RecommendedThe Boldr Kelvin is a sleek, smart infrared heater that looks like wall art and fixes many of the downsides of a traditional space heater at a premium.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The University of Phoenix has suffered a data breach after the Clop ransomware gang stole data from the university’s network earlier this year.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Having a smart home is all about convenience, and there’s no better time to make full use of it than during the holidays.

By Amber Bouman Last updated
A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes.

By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
The HHKB Studio is a premium keyboard with a one-of-a-kind layout and an integrated mouse right in its home row but it’s not without its quirks.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The Hyperkin Competitor is an Xbox controller hybrid with a DualSense-like design, Hall Effect thumbsticks, and remappable back buttons.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Hackers have a powerful new tool in their arsenal and the Spiderman phishing kit lets them almost instantly spoof multiple banks and crypto services.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Geekom A9 Max is a truly powerful mini PC that you can upgrade to your heart’s content with practically all the ports you could ever need.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceMetroid Prime 4: Beyond takes the 3D Metroid experience to Nintendo’s latest console without losing the core gameplay that makes the series shine.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
Editor's ChoiceGovee's Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism set a new standard for weatherproof smart lights you can leave up all year long.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
RecommendedThe MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a powerful yet whisper-quiet mini PC that puts AI front and center as a Copilot+ PC.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Billions of exposed passwords and email addresses are now searchable on HaveIBeenPwned and you should check yours now.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
The Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) features a full redesign with Alexa+ early access but you can't go wrong with its more affordable predecessor either.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Echo Show 8 (4th Gen) is a visual stunner with its new redesign, but its upgraded internals and Alexa+ early access deliver the complete package.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Adding a NAS to your home network is the easiest (and cheapest) way to back up your photos, videos, and files while also letting you conveniently share them.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
This $29 smart mailbox sensor saves you the dread and hassle of pointless trips to your mailbox by letting you know the moment your mail is actually delivered.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe LibreNovo Omni office chair is as comfortable as it is supportive but the motorized lumbar support and 160° recline steal the show.

By Scott Younker Published
The US government appears set to ban TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, one of the most popular brands in the country.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
The Govee Skyline Kit is the perfect lighting hack and a clever way to add ambient color to awkward spaces where regular lightstrips won't work.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
OpenAI’s new browser ChatGPT Atlas puts AI front and center with plenty of other useful features too.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
ChatGPT Atlas is OpenAI’s new web browser and if you have a Mac, you can download and start using it right now and this guide walks you through the whole setup process.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro packs piezo haptics, a blazing-fast 240Hz response rate and an all-glass trackpad into a sleek metal body.
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