Mike Prospero
Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. Before his tenure at Tom's Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight — or chagrin — of his family.
Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Google to start deleting inactive accounts — what that means for you
By Mike Prospero published
Google will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. What that means for you — and how to keep your account active.
5 reasons why I bought a push lawnmower on Prime Day
By Mike Prospero published
Why I decided to buy an old-school manual push lawnmower on Prime Day
Best Wordle start words to help you keep your streak
By Marc McLaren last updated
The best Wordle start words based on data and our own experience.
I've analyzed every Wordle answer used — here's what I found
By Mike Prospero last updated
I crunched the numbers on every Wordle answer used thus far. Here's what I found.
I review home security cameras for a living — here are the 9 best Prime Day deals I would get
By Mike Prospero last updated
Prime Day deals on some of the best security cameras.
11 great Prime Day deals with 50% off or more
By Mike Prospero last updated
These Prime Day deals take off 50% or more of the regular price, making them real bargains.
This smart air conditioner is keeping me cool this summer — and it’s 16% off for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero published
The Midea U smart air conditioner is at nearly its lowest price ever for Prime Day.
GE Profile Clearview Window air conditioner review
By Mike Prospero published
The design of the GE Profile Clearview window air conditioner allows more light into your room.
Nearly 200,000 portable chargers recalled after airplane fire — stop using this now
By Mike Prospero published
A popular portable charger is being recalled after one caught fire on an airplane.
Nest Protect Review: One smart smoke detector
By Mike Prospero last updated
It's worth splurging on the Nest Protect to get the most comprehensive smart smoke detector.
The ultimate lawn care guide — essential tips and tricks for getting the perfect lawn
By Mike Prospero published
All of our top lawn care tips, from growing and cutting to watering your grass to keep it green and healthy.
Jack Ryan season 4: What to expect
By Mike Prospero published
We try to divine what happens in Jack Ryan season 4 based on the Tom Clancy novels.
Help me, Tom's Guide! What electric scooter should I buy for my kid?
By Mike Prospero last updated
What's the best electric scooter for a student returning to college?
7 safety tips when buying, using, and storing electric bikes
By Mike Prospero published
We spoke to an expert on safety tips when buying, storing, and charging electric bikes.
What to watch in July 2023: 12 new TV shows and movies on Netflix, Max, Paramount Plus and more
By Kelly Woo published
July has something for everyone to binge-watch. We've got the 15 shows and movies that need to be on your radar.
5 reasons why you should get Hulu in July
By Mike Prospero published
Hulu has something for everyone in July, whether you love sharks, the 90s, music, or Timothy Olyphant.
Amazon Echo Pop review: Alexa for less
By Mike Prospero published
By removing a few features, Amazon was able to make the Echo Pop its cheapest smart speaker.
Ecobee SmartThermostat review
By Mike Prospero last updated
Ecobee has beefed up Alexa and the speaker quality in the company's newest smart thermostat.
Xfinity just gave me another reason to switch to Verizon Fios
By Mike Prospero published
Comcast just took away free Peacock access for its Xfinity Internet subscribers. What gives?
I strapped an action camera on my cat — check out what he saw
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Insta360 Go 2 is the perfect size for a pet. I put one on my cat to record his travels.
Insta360 Go 3 review
By Peter Wolinski, Mike Prospero published
The Insta360 Go 3 action camera delivers a lot of excellent features for its tiny size.
Bird Buddy review
By Mike Prospero published
The Bird Buddy smart bird feeder makes a fun game out of identifying the birds that come to your yard.
I test electric scooters for a living and here are my top 5 buying tips
By Mike Prospero published
Here are 5 things to consider when buying an electric scooter
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