Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora is the senior security and networking editor 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. He 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 and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently rearranges 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
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.
Millions of Discord users being tracked by spy site — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Discord users could be at risk online after a data-scraping service was set up last year to harvest their messages and track them across the web.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated I've tested hundreds of the best VPN services. Here I compare the top 10, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.
Best free PDF editors in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free PDF editors for making quick changes or marking up PDF files without having to spend anything.
This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.
The best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
From couch co-op essentials to competitive sports and fighting games, here are the best Nintendo Switch multiplayer games for your next big get-together.
Rabbit R1 just annihilated the Humane AI Pin in new video — but here’s the weirdest part
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu pitted the Rabbit R1 against the Humane AI Pin and discovered something we wouldn’t expect from an AI wearable in the process.
3 ways I'm using smart bulbs to make my life a bit easier
By Anthony Spadafora published
There are all kinds of different smart lights but smart bulbs are the cheapest and most versatile.
The best identity theft protection services in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Becoming a victim of identity theft can take years to recover from unless you have one of the best identity theft protection services to guide you through the process.
Forget the Humane AI Pin — this new AI pendant from Limitless actually looks useful
By Anthony Spadafora published
Limitless is launching an AI-powered pendant that will make it easier to remember and take action on what happened during meetings and around the office.
Dangerous LightSpy iPhone spyware can steal your files, location data and messages — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
LightSpy is a spyware designed specifically for iPhone that’s been upgraded with new capabilities to gain access to even more of your data.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
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.
The best PC game controllers in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.
This $30 attachment is the best PlayStation accessory ever — and we need a PS5 version
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
There’s no easy way to add back paddles to Sony’s DualSense controller and even the DualSense Edge only comes with two instead of four back buttons.
Keyboard and mouse vs controller: What’s better for playing games?
By Jason England published
It's the ultimate decider between console gamers and the PC master race — is it better to play games with a keyboard and mouse or controller?
I spent just $30 on a mechanical keyboard to prove you don’t need to waste your money
By Anthony Spadafora published
Mechanical keyboards are known for being expensive but the Keychron C3 Pro is a great budget option as well as the perfect starter keyboard.
Best outdoor smart plugs in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Control your outdoor lights via your smartphone, set schedules, and even sync them to other smart home devices.
Massive Roku security incident compromises over 500,000 accounts — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Roku launched an investigation following a recent security incident only to discover that another incident had taken place which affects 576,000 additional accounts.
Best Nintendo Switch games for 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Here are the top Switch games to play right now, from classics like Mario and Zelda to the more unusual and interesting.
Best Zoom alternatives for video calling
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Zoom alternatives for making work or personal video calls.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.
The best internet security suites in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.
The best office chairs 2024: tested and rated
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best office chairs can help correct your posture while seated at your desk and allow you to work comfortably at home or in the office.
Hackers are using this little-known file type to drop a nasty Windows worm on vulnerable PCs — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Raspberry Robin malware is back, and this time it’s being delivered using Windows Script Files instead of being distributed on USB flash drives.