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
This morphing keyboard is the coolest gadget I’ve seen so far this year — and it automatically switches from a keyboard to trackpad
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The AutoKeybo is a mechanical keyboard system that uses cameras and AI to quickly switch from a split keyboard to a trackpad and numpad just by lifting your hands.
45 million Americans allegedly had their location data collected and sold by this top insurance firm
By Anthony Spadafora published
The insurance firm Allstate and its subsidiary Arity are facing allegations that they collected US driver data without giving customers notice or getting their consent.
Best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems to cover even the largest homes with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Best Wi-Fi 7 routers of 2025: 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.
iMessage under attack from scammers sending phishing messages — don’t fall for it
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple’s iMessage has built-in protection against phishing attacks but hackers have discovered a simple trick to disable it.
13 weirdest gadgets of CES 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
CES is full of upcoming products releasing later in the year but there are also weird and wacky gadgets that make one of the biggest events in tech even more fun.
The best free VPN in 2025
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 finally tried the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and it makes other handheld gaming PCs look boring
By Anthony Spadafora published
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a big step up from its predecessor but it’s the two-tone design that really makes it stand out among other handheld gaming PCs.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Brian Nadel, Anthony Spadafora last updated
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.
TP-Link’s new outdoor mesh extender will give you true Wi-Fi 7 speeds right in your backyard
By Anthony Spadafora published
TP-Link showed off not one, but two Wi-Fi 7-powered mesh nodes at CES 2025 designed to let you bring your mesh network outdoors.
I rarely stream PC games to my phone but Razer just convinced me with PC Remote Play
By Anthony Spadafora published
Razer unveiled its own remote play solution for PC gamers at CES and it might make you reconsider using the Steam Link app or Moonlight ever again.
I just tried Razer’s new gaming chair that can heat you up or cool you down — meet Project Arielle
By Anthony Spadafora published
Razer has unveiled its new Project Arielle concept chair at CES which uses a bladeless fan system to heat or cool the air around you.
Razer just gave the Blade 16 a major AMD-powered overhaul — and now it's the company’s thinnest gaming laptop yet
By Anthony Spadafora published
Razer has trimmed down the Blade 16 while making the switch from Intel to AMD processors, and this new version sports Nvidia’s latest RTX 50 series graphics cards.
This brilliant Mac mini M4 accessory fixes the weirdest thing about Apple's tiny computer — and it costs less than $100
By Anthony Spadafora published
Satechi’s new hub for the Mac mini M4 adds full-sized ports, an SSD enclosure that supports up to 4TB of storage and an easy way to reach its oddly placed power button.
I just tested this budget 32-inch 4K gaming monitor — and it's the perfect upgrade for your PS5 and Xbox Series X
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Arzopa M3RC isn’t your typical gaming monitor as it’s made by a company primarily known for its portable displays.
CES 2025: The biggest innovations we're looking forward to
By Alex Wawro published
CES 2025 is just around the corner, and we're about to hop on planes to head to Vegas and check it out. Here's what to look forward to!
This smart display has earned a permanent spot on my desk — and it’s 50% off right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Echo Show 5 is a small but mighty smart display that’s the perfect size for any desk, especially at this price.
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.
The best mini PCs in 2025 tested and reviewed
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best mini PCs you can buy for family use, gaming, business and home theater are listed here, based on our reviews.
Hackers can steal your accounts, and all it takes is a double-click — don’t fall for this new form of clickjacking
By Anthony Spadafora published
Clickjacking has been used by hackers for years now but this new double-click variation is particularly dangerous, especially with sites that use oAuth for quick logins.
I tried a headphone stand that could be my next standing desk — let me explain
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Uplift Headphone Stand does double duty as a unique-looking headphone stand and as a way to see and feel an all-wood desktop before going all in.
Over 600,000 Chrome users at risk after 16 browser extensions compromised by hackers — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Browser extensions are under attack from hackers who are adding malicious code to them in order to steal cookies and credentials from Chrome users.
This robot GaN charger is one of my favorite gadgets of 2024 — and it just got a huge upgrade
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Ugreen’s Uno chargers pack a lot of watts into a tiny package plus they look like robots with cute faces to let you know the charging status of your devices.
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