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
Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.
Best Wi-Fi routers in Australia 2024: supercharge your NBN connection
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from Wi-Fi 5 and mesh systems to new Wi-Fi 6 and 6e routers that offer faster speeds and better range.
Hackers are posing as job recruiters to spread a dangerous banking trojan and steal your money — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have begun impersonating recruiters and HR representatives to distribute a new version of the Antidot banking trojan to unsuspecting job seekers.
Thousands of children exposed in major data breach — including names, addresses and social security numbers
By Anthony Spadafora published
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
Forget the Mac mini M4 — the Asus NUC 14 Pro is very powerful and even tinier
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Asus NUC 14 Pro is a powerful yet tiny mini PC with full-sized ports that’s even smaller than the Mac mini M4.
I upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 and it convinced me to finally ditch cable internet for fiber
By Anthony Spadafora published
Upgrading to a Wi-Fi 7 router will give your devices a big speed boost, but it’s even better with a faster connection.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best VPN services, and in this guide, I've compared and ranked the top 10, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and more.
Android phones under attack from malicious apps with over 8 million installs — delete these now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are preying on loan seekers with a slew of new malicious SpyLoan apps designed to steal their data and their cash.
Best cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best cloud storage providers for when you want to store an extra copy of your files in the cloud for safekeeping.
This post-apocalyptic first-person shooter is the most immersive game I’ve played this year — and you can try it for just $1 right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Stalker 2 is part first-person shooter, part immersive horror sim and it’s best played with headphones on in a pitch dark room.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.
Microsoft is changing the way admin privileges work in Windows — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
Administrator protection is a new Windows feature that gives you the safeguards of a standard user account with the ability to grant temporary admin privileges when necessary.
I spent over 5,000 hours testing all the best office chairs — here’s my top picks
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
I've tested all of the best office chairs and rated them based on comfort, design, features and value to help you pick the right option for your home office and work better.
7 reasons why gaming at your desk beats playing on the couch
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The TV in your living room may be bigger but if somebody’s currently using it, you’re better off gaming at your desk instead.
Best Wi-Fi 7 routers of 2024: The future of Wi-Fi is here
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi 7 routers include traditional routers with unique designs and mesh Wi-Fi systems for whole home coverage.
The best PC game controllers in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.
The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.
I added this accessory to my desk setup and it fixes the biggest downside with the iMac M4 and Studio Display
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
When a monitor arm or monitor stand just won’t work, adding a desk shelf to your setup is the easiest way to bring your display up to eye level.
1.5 million Americans hit in massive debt relief service data breach — names, addresses, SSNs and more exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt relief service Set Forth which also works with Centrex has reported that it suffered a data breach after unauthorized attackers gained access to sensitive documents stored on its systems.
Mac mini M4 — 4 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mac mini M4 has a brand new design, a more powerful chip and comes with double the RAM, making it an easy upgrade to recommend. Here's why you should get it, along with why you might take a pass.
The best free VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.
I tried the new Mac mini M4 and this tiny mini PC is an absolute powerhouse — even if you don't get the pro model
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Mac mini M4 puts Apple’s most powerful chip into the tiniest Mac yet with more ports that are also easier to reach.
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