
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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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, March 22, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,372.


How to Set Your Kids Up with Google Wallet
Kids can use now tap-to-pay—with limits.


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It might look convincing, but don't enter your Apple ID.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, March 21, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,371.


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New seasons of 'The Last of Us' and 'Hacks,' plus A24's 'Babygirl.'


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Your device can automatically reduce the deluge of alerts.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, March 20, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,370.


Watch Out for Free Online File Converters That Are Actually Malware
That free tool may have costly consequences.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,369.


Take These Steps Now to Protect Your Data From Medusa Ransomware
These security best practices can protect you as well as the organization you work for.


What's New on Hulu in April 2025
The series finale of "The Handmaid's Tale" and a new reality competition show.


What's New on Disney+ in April 2025
Season two of "Andor" and "Doctor Who"—plus the finale of "Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again."


TikTok Has a New Security Checkup Dashboard
Follow step-by-step guidance to lock things down.


How to Add Your Passport to Google Wallet
Your digital documents can get you through TSA.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,368.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, March 17, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,367.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, March 16, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,366.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, March 15, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,365.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, March 14, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,364.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, March 13, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,363.