Emily Long
Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City.
After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of Atlantic Media Company, in Washington, D.C. She has nearly a decade of experience as a freelancer covering tech (including issues related to security, privacy, and streaming) as well as personal finance and travel.
In addition to Lifehacker, her work has been featured on Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, and ZDNET. Emily has also worked as a travel guide around the U.S. and as a content editor. She has a masters in social work and is a licensed therapist in Utah.
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New seasons of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" and "And Just Like That..." plus Jesse Armstrong's "Mountainhead."
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Scammers are promising to get your money back—if you pay them.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 21, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,402.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 20, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,401.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, April 19, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,400.
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Take a peek into each other's algorithm.
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The incident impacted twice as many people as previously reported.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, April 18, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,399.
Don't Fall for This New Gmail Phishing Scheme
That "security alert" looks real, but is actually a scam.
What's New on Hulu in May 2025
The return of #MomTok, "Vanderpump Villa," and "Nine Perfect Strangers."
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, April 17, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,398.
TikTok Is Getting Community Notes Now Too
Footnotes will add context, but they aren't replacing fact-checking (yet).
Microsoft Has a Fix for Windows’ Latest Blue Screen Problem
A previous update is causing your PC to crash.
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,397.
Your Android Device Will Soon Automatically Reboot to Protect Itself
Android will automatically restart if you haven't used your device for three days.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,396.
Google Just Patched a 20-Year-Old Chrome Bug
The fix minimizes the risk of browser history leaks.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 14, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,395.