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

What internet speed do I need? Here's how many Mbps is enough
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the internet speed improvements you should pay for and those you want to avoid.

The best baby monitors of 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best baby monitors with the video quality and features you need to check in on a sleeping child.

Hackers are using the guise of fake job interviews to infect unsuspecting Mac users with the FERRET malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
Your Mac's microphone and webcam are absolutely fine, despite what hackers may have you believe

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 one for your needs.

Google just fixed a zero-day kernel flaw used by hackers and 47 other vulnerabilities — update your Android phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The latest round of Android security updates contain fixes for 48 vulnerabilities including a zero-day kernel vulnerability and a critical flaw in Qualcomm’s wireless chips.

Massive healthcare data breach just exposed the personal info of 1 million Americans — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Connecticut-based nonprofit Community Health Center has revealed that it fell victim to a massive data breach after it was hit with a cyberattack at the beginning of the year.

I added Razer’s new monitor stand to my desk setup — and this underrated feature is a game changer
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Razer Monitor Stand Chroma is a sleek and stylish accessory that can help declutter your desk but it also features a built-in USB-C hub with a customizable button.

FBI issues serious warning to iPhone and Android users — stop doing this ASAP
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Phantom hacker scams rely on multiple imposters posing as tech support, bank and government representatives to con potential victims.

Best powerline extenders for 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best powerline extenders let you stretch your home internet connection to any part of the house with an AC outlet.

Billions of Chrome users at risk from new browser-hijacking Syncjacking attack — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have devised a new attack method that uses a seemingly harmless Chrome extension to take over devices and steal sensitive user data.

Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2025: our top picks
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.

Best Wi-Fi routers for 2025: Tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi routers span from older Wi-Fi 6 devices to newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers with blazing fast speeds.

I tried this new mechanical keyboard with the Mac mini M4 — and it puts Apple’s Magic Keyboard to shame
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Satechi’s new SM3 mechanical keyboard has the look and feel of an Apple product but offers a vastly improved typing experience compared to the Magic Keyboard.

The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.

Apple just patched its first zero-day flaw of the year — update your iPhone and Mac right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has fixed a privilege escalation flaw in its Core Media framework that was used by hackers to attack iPhones running older versions of iOS.

The best Mac antivirus software in 2025
By Amber Bouman last updated
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.

The best Wi-Fi 6 routers of 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers offer fast speeds and strong signals for every kind of home regardless of whether they're traditional routers or mesh ones.

Kamrui E3B review: A budget mini PC that punches above its weight
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Kamrui E3B is a sleek looking and impressive mini PC that delivers when it comes to ports, performance and features on a tight budget.

I finally tried the Playdate and it was so much fun I left my Switch at home for the first time in years
By Anthony Spadafora published
Panic’s Playdate has a retro look but this one-of-a-kind handheld offers loads of games and unique gameplay experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2025
By Amber Bouman last updated
Keep your Windows PCs protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.

The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Wi-Fi extenders can give your home Wi-Fi network more range without forcing you to upgrade to a new router or a mesh Wi-Fi system.

Hackers have created hundreds of fake Reddit sites to spread info-stealing malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
Reddit is more popular than ever which is why cybercriminals are impersonating it by creating fake, look-alike sites to deliver malware to unsuspecting users.

Best USB flash drives in 2025: top USB memory sticks
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best USB flash drives make it easy to bring your data with you as you can store, transfer and back up your files on physical media.
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