Emily Long
Emily Long is a Utah-based freelance writer who covers consumer technology, privacy and personal finance for Tom's Guide. She has been reporting and writing for nearly 10 years, and her work has appeared in Wirecutter, Lifehacker, NBC BETTER and CN Traveler, among others. When she's not working, you can find her trail running, teaching and practicing yoga, or studying for grad school — all fueled by coffee, obviously.
Latest articles by Emily Long
The one thing you should start using to prevent getting hacked
By Emily Long published
There's a lot of upside and not much downside to using a password manager. Here are the basics.
How to switch from WhatsApp to Signal
By Emily Long published
Here's how to move yourself — and your friends and group chats — from WhatsApp to Signal.
Are Macs really more secure than Windows PCs?
By Emily Long published
Apple users may believe their machines are naturally safer to use than Windows PCs, but the truth is much more muddled.
How to secure your Wi-Fi
By Emily Long published
Here's how to keep your Wi-Fi network safe from hackers, thieves and other pests.
How to protect your identity — 5 tips everyone should know
By Emily Long published
It's better to prevent identity theft than to clean up after it's stolen. Here are five essential ways you can protect your identity.
8 essential tips for protecting your phone from hackers
By Emily Long published
Worried your phone could fall prey to hackers? Here's a few simple steps to lock things down.
5 essential tips for protecting your online passwords
By Emily Long published
Weak and reused passwords put your online accounts in danger. Here's how to up your password game.
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