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
How to clean a desktop PC in 9 easy steps
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Desktop PCs are powerful computers, but they need to be cleaned twice a year to protect their components and keep them running smoothly.
Best USB flash drives in 2024: 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.
The best gaming chairs of 2024 — tested and rated
By Adam Schram last updated
The best gaming chairs provide all the support your body needs while keeping you comfortable during even the longest play sessions.
The best Wi-Fi 6 routers of 2024
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.
This nasty Android trojan is hijacking calls to your bank and sending them to hackers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The FakeCall banking trojan is back with new capabilities and now it can redirect calls to your bank directly to hackers to steal your financial info.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
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.
Best cable modems in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best cable modems for your home or office so that you don't need to waste money each month renting one from your ISP.
M4 Mac mini unveiled with stunningly compact design — release date, price and full specs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has announced the new Mac mini which comes equipped with either an M4 or M4 Pro chip and features a much more compact design.
I ditched my Windows PC for a Mac for the first time in almost 20 years — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The new Mac mini is almost here but ahead of the M4 Mac launch, I spent a week reacquainting myself with macOS on the Mac mini M2 after a 20-year hiatus.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2024
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.
800,000 people just had their full names, SSNs and more exposed in massive insurance admin company data breach
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The insurance administrative services company Landmark Admin fell victim to a cyberattack that allowed hackers to gain access to loads of sensitive personal information.
NSA issues warning to iPhone and Android users — do this to stop hackers
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers often use zero-click exploits in their attacks, but the NSA has revealed one simple trick that can help keep you and your smartphone safe.
Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X Digital Edition: Which Xbox is right for you?
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft has released a new all digital Xbox Series X but should you get that one or the original. We put the two to the test to find out.
I just tested the all digital Xbox Series X, and it fixes my main gripe with the original
By Anthony Spadafora published
I just tested the all digital Xbox Series X and it fixes my main gripe with the original
Metaphor: ReFantazio breathes new life into Atlus’ tried and true RPG formula — and it's the perfect post-Persona 5 evolution
By Anthony Spadafora published
Atlus took a lot of risks veering off the beaten path with Metaphor: ReFantazio but its bold, fantasy-inspired experiment has managed to pay off.
Hackers are using fake Google Meet errors to infect PCs and Macs with malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
The latest ClickFix campaign uses fake Google Meet pages and pop messages-up to infect vulnerable PCs and Macs with info-stealing malware.
This Android banking trojan uses a fake lock screen to steal your PIN and your cash — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The TrickMo banking trojan is back with upgraded capabilities that make it easier for hackers to use it to commit on-device fraud from vulnerable Android phones.
I put two tiny webcams to the test — and there was a clear winner
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Opal Tadpole and the Obsbot Meet 2 are two of the smallest webcams yet but each shines in its own way when it comes to design, features and picture quality.
Microsoft Outlook went down — what to do if it's not working for you
By Anthony Spadafora, Dave LeClair last updated
Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 suffered an outage that prevented some users from accessing their email, and you might need to take action to get it back if you're affected.
I test office chairs for a living and this one gives me just the right amount of all-day comfort and support
By Anthony Spadafora published
The X-Chair X3 is a premium ergonomic office chair built for working comfortably and with good posture for long stretches at a time.
Massive Bank of America outage — live updates on $0 account balances
By Anthony Spadafora, Scott Younker last updated
Bank of America customers across the U.S. are experiencing issues when checking their balances on both the company’s app and website.
I just tried a pocketable mini PC that can transform from a workstation into a gaming rig — and it feels like the future
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Khadas Mind is unlike any other mini PC out there thanks to its tiny design and swappable modules that let you instantly add more ports or even a GPU.
This nasty Android adware is making phones unusable — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The MobiDash Android adware has returned and is targeting users through phishing emails and posts on Facebook.
Why wait for Prime Day? 7 epic deals on the latest Wi-Fi 7 routers and mesh routers
By Anthony Spadafora published
Prime Big Day Deals are coming but if you want to upgrade your home network you don’t have to wait until then with these deals.
I just tried the perfect pro controller for PC gamers on a budget — and it has all the features you’d expect
By Anthony Spadafora published
The PowerA OPS v3 Pro packs in loads of pro-level features and even built-in RGB lighting at a more affordable price than other pro controllers.
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