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
Apple could be bringing MacBooks to the masses with two new low-cost laptops — what we know so far
By Anthony Spadafora published
Rumors have begun to circulate that Apple could release a pair of new, low-cost MacBooks designed to steal the thunder from Google’s Chromebooks.
New iLeakage attack can steal your emails and passwords on iPhone and Mac — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have developed a new attack method called iLeakage which can be used to steal sensitive data from Safari on vulnerable iPhones and Macs.
Amazon ditching passwords for passkeys on iOS and Android — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Amazon is the latest online retailer to offer passkey support so that you don’t need to remember your password to login.
8BitDo Ultimate Controller review: the Nintendo Switch Pro controller perfected
By Anthony Spadafora published
The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller packs in plenty of features for the price and even comes with a charging dock.
Google will soon hide your IP address in Chrome to protect your privacy — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is preparing to test out its new IP Protection feature to Chrome which will hide your IP address from third-parties by using proxies.
I finally got a Bluetooth tracker for my keys but after it was too late — here’s what happened
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
I rarely forget things but a Bluetooth tracker could have certainly come in handy when my toddler lost my car keys.
I added a mini monitor to my desk setup and it’s changed how I work — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
This portable mini-monitor may be designed for laptops but I’ve been using it as a secondary display under my main monitor.
Google has supercharged Chrome’s address bar to speed up everything — 5 things to try now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google is upgrading Chrome’s address bar with smarter autocompletion, automatic typo corrections, improved suggestions and more.
Your Android smartphone just got a big upgrade to fight off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google Play Protect now has real-time scanning to help stop sneaky malicious apps from evading detection on your Android phone.
Fake Chrome updates infecting PCs with malware — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have fine tuned fake browser updates so that they now look much more convincing to unsuspecting users.
New Discord scam sees hackers offer easy cash for testing projects — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using Discord to find potential victims and infect their PCs with the dangerous Lumma Stealer malware.
I just had my first taste of classic Atari gaming, thanks to this mini console
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Atari gaming was well before the time of one our senior editors, but a mini console showed him what he missed out on while adding some modern conveniences.
Wi-Fi 7 routers: 3 things to consider before you upgrade
By Anthony Spadafora published
Wi-Fi 7 is a huge upgrade with a lot of new features, but early adopters might want to hold off if price is their biggest concern.
Starlink launching satellite cell service in 2024 — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Starlink’s new Direct-to-Cell satellite cell service will launch next year with SMS but voice and data support won’t roll out until 2025.
Facebook scam locking users out of their accounts — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Scammers are using fake copyright infringement notices to trick unsuspecting Facebook users into handing over their passwords.
15 Walmart Holiday Kickoff deals that meet or beat Prime Day
By Anthony Spadafora published
Walmart Holiday Kickoff deals is offering big discounts on everything from TVs and appliances to laptops and smartwatches. Here are the best deals we’ve seen so far.
Google makes passkeys the default sign-in option to get you to ditch passwords — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google is making passkeys more accessible by offering them as the default sign-in option across all personal accounts.
I test mesh Wi-Fi routers for a living — here are 7 Prime Day deals I recommend
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Upgrading to a mesh Wi-Fi system is one of the best investments for your home, and Prime Day deals makes it even cheaper to do.
I tested the new Surface Laptop Go 3 and here’s why it’s hard to recommend
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is more of an iterative upgrade over its predecessor but it’s still a decent travel companion.
ChatGPT now being used in dating apps to catfish users — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new romance scam called LoveGPT is using AI to create fake accounts and even interact with dating app users.
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro just got a huge upgrade that beats iPhone 15 Pro
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro both support Wi-Fi 7 but to get the most out of Google's new phones, a Wi-Fi router upgrade is likely in order.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 improves on its predecessor, but still sacrifices too much power in the name of portability.