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 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.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 13, 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Hackers Stole Health Records From 1.6 Million Planned Parenthood Patients
The incident affected Planned Parenthood records from clinics in more than 30 states.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, April 11, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,392.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, April 10, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,391.
Microsoft's Latest 'Patch Tuesday' Fixes 134 Security Vulnerabilities
The update addresses one zero-day exploit.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,390.
Google's Latest Patch Fixes 62 Security Vulnerabilities in Android
The update addresses two zero-days that may have been exploited.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,389.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, April 7, 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, April 5, 2025
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, April 4, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,385.
These Are The Biggest Skywatching Events in April
Catch the Lyrids, plus a micromoon.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, April 3, 2025
Here are some hints to help you win Wordle #1,384.