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
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.
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.
I review gaming chairs for a living — 9 deals I'd buy now from Razer, Corsair and more
By Anthony Spadafora published
The best gaming chairs make playing at your desk so much more comfortable but they also provide the support your body needs so you don’t end up slumping over your keyboard.
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.
Black Friday mesh Wi-Fi system deals — huge discounts on our favorite mesh routers from TP-Link, Netgear, eero, Asus and more
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Black Friday is almost here but right now you can upgrade to a mesh Wi-Fi system at a steep discount and say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good.
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.
I tested a NASA-inspired office chair used by a former US President — and it’s the most comfortable chair I’ve tried yet
By Anthony Spadafora published
The BodyBilt Classic 2500 Series is a hand made office chair with plenty of customization options that fuses ergonomics with comfort almost perfectly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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