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

Apple just released an emergency security update for a flaw used in an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’ — update your devices right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple is urging users to update their devices with an emergency security update to fix a zero-day flaw found in Safari’s WebKit browser engine.

Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are tricking people into infecting their own computers with malware thanks to a clever new verification attack that’s becoming increasingly popular.

Eero Pro 7 vs Eero Max 7: Which Wi-Fi 7-powered eero mesh system should you buy?
By Anthony Spadafora published
The eero Pro 7 and eero Max 7 both provide excellent mesh connectivity with Wi-Fi 7’s best features and faster speeds. Our comparison can help you decide which one is best for your home.

I spent two weeks with the iPad mini 7 and it reignited my love for smaller tablets
By Anthony Spadafora published
The iPad mini 7 wasn’t even on my radar until I tried it out for another review and now I can’t put it down.

Best cloud storage in 2025
By Richard Sutherland 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.

Google Chrome at risk from shape-shifting browser extensions — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
SquareX has devised a new attack method that allows malicious browser extensions to impersonate legitimate ones for password managers, crypto wallets and more.

The best VPN service in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've hand-tested dozens of the best VPNs – this guide pulls together all of our results to recommend the top VPNs for every purpose.

I tested this standing desk with touchscreen controls and built-in cable management for 2 months — and I’m in love
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 is a chic electric standing desk that’s packed with useful features even though it carries a mid-range price.

I used Skype for years, and Teams is a poor replacement for the video calling service that started it all
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft is finally retiring Skype, but moving its remaining users to Teams just doesn’t feel right given why we all signed up for Skype in the first place.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t quite the turn-based RPG I expected — but I can’t put it down
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may be inspired by Final Fantasy with turn-based combat similar to Persona but there’s a whole lot more action all around.

Lenovo just gave two of its Yoga AI laptops a major Aura Edition upgrade – here’s all the new features
By Anthony Spadafora published
Lenovo has added two new Yoga laptops to its Aura Edition lineup and its new IdeaPads can now be outfitted with Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs.

I ditched my ultrawide display for this dual-monitor setup — here's what happened
By Anthony Spadafora published
Using a single ultrawide display may be more convenient but a dual-monitor setup gives you extra flexibility, oftentimes at a fraction of the cost.

Google just made it easier to remove your personal info from search results — here's how to do it
By Anthony Spadafora published
The redesigned Results About You tool makes it easier to sign up, get notified and have your personal info removed when it shows up in Google’s search results.

Alexa+ devices — here's the gadgets that will (and won't) work
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Amazon has unveiled Alexa Plus and while it’s rolling out to Echo Show smart displays first, most Echo smart speakers will also be supported.

Popular Chrome extensions hijacked by hackers in widespread cyberattack — 3.2 million at risk
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers took over the developer accounts of 16 popular Chrome extensions to compromise them with malicious updates.

Alexa Plus just gave your smart home a major upgrade — here's all the new features
By Anthony Spadafora published
Amazon has unveiled Alexa Plus and you’ll be able to interact with your smart home in cool new ways right from a compatible Echo Show smart display.

This Android banking trojan steals passwords to take over your accounts — and all it takes is a single text message
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new version of a dangerous banking trojan to steal credentials and sensitive data from unsuspecting Android users.

I loved my Govee smart space heater until it was recalled — here's what I replaced it with
By Anthony Spadafora published
Govee recalled its smart space heaters last year and I think I finally found a suitable replacement for one of my most favorite smart home gadgets yet.

Best Wi-Fi routers in Australia 2025: 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.

Major Gmail change just confirmed for millions of users — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is making a big change to how authentication works in Gmail to keep you safe while also preventing cybercriminals and fraudsters from abusing its services.

I tested this mini PC that’s smaller (and cheaper) than the Mac mini M4 — and I’m impressed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Geekom A6 is a tiny mini PC with a sleek aluminum case, loads of ports and enough power for most workloads.

Hackers are posing as Apple and Google to infect Macs with malware — don’t fall for these fake browser updates
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Fake browser updates are an easy way to trick unsuspecting users into downloading and installing malware which is why hackers keep using them in their attacks.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.
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