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
Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 is about to get more complicated — and these new routers are to blame
By Anthony Spadafora published
Networking companies are now selling new routers with some but not all of the features found in Wi-Fi 7, which could make upgrading more confusing.
Amazon Echo Show 21 review: This super-sized smart display is the perfect kitchen TV
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Echo Show 21 picks up where Amazon’s first wall-mountable smart display left off with a bigger screen, better speakers, faster Wi-Fi and an upgraded camera.
Hackers are using the Amazon Appstore to spread malware — delete this malicious app now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.
Best free cloud storage in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free cloud storage services to help you keep an extra copy of your files in the cloud without spending a thing.
5 million Americans just had their credit card details leaked online — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Terabytes of sensitive personal and financial data was left unprotected without a password online and anyone including hackers could have accessed this information.
Millions stolen from LastPass users in massive attack — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The popular password manager LastPass is in hot water once again after hackers used previously stolen data to drain users’ crypto wallets.
Over 900,000 Americans just had their personal and health info exposed in medical data breach — names, phone numbers, treatments and SSNs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Preesia subsidiary ConnectOnCall has revealed that it fell victim to a breach in which an unauthorized attacker managed to access app data and provider-patient communications.
I took my gameplay to the next level with AI-synced lighting — get almost $100 off my favourite new light kit
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Govee AI Sync Box 2 lets you easily sync up games, TV shows and movies on your display with smart RGB lights.
Uppeal 2 Leg Desk review: Stand, sit or floor sit
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Uppeal 2 Leg Desk lets you sit, stand and even floor sit while working thanks to its 4-stage legs that allow it to go lower to the ground than other standing desks.
Thousands including children exposed in major data breach — names, addresses, Social Security numbers and more accessed by hackers
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I just tested this glass standing desk with integrated RGB lighting — and it’s perfect for your laptop
By Anthony Spadafora published
The LiftSync Clear Plus is a single-motor, electric standing desk with a glass top, built-in storage and charging as well as integrated RGB lighting.
I tried a pocketable mini PC you can upgrade in seconds — and the Khadas Mind feels like the future of computing
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Khadas Mind is a tiny, modular mini PC that fits in your pocket and you can add more ports, extra functionality and even a dedicated graphics cards with its optional docking stations.
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