School
Spelman College, Georgetown University
Expertise
Android & iOS, Video Games, Mac Computers
- Lynnae grew up surrounded by tech and has owned or tinkered with everything from the first Amazon Kindle to the latest Pixel Phone.
- When she's not writing, Lynnae loves using social media to keep up with the latest tech trends.
- An avid traveler, she loves taking tech gadgets along on her adventures around the world.
Experience
Lynnae got her start as a tech writer back in 2020. Since then, she has covered a wide range of topics, including streaming, blockchain technology, social media, web browsers, and gaming. She has also written how-to guides and product reviews for various online publications.
Education
Lynnae has a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in foreign service.
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You can save some money buy buying used headphones, but there are a lot of considerations before you do so, particularly regarding the headphone quality.
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Smartphones
By Lynnae Williams
Apps that ask for excessive permissions or use lots of data and battery may be stealing your info. Learn the key warning signs and how to spot them.
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Laptops
By Lynnae Williams
Buying a refurbished laptop can save you a lot of money compared to buying a brand-new machine, but what kind of battery will your machine ship with?
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Wearables
By Lynnae Williams
Your Apple Watch is useful for tracking your fitness while working out, but it may require some finagling to use it when walking on a walking pad.
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Your Wi-Fi antennas help to spread the signal for your Internet throughout your house, which is why it's a problem if you've got them pointed wrong.
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iPhone
By Lynnae Williams
Need to charge your iPhone on the go? These power banks don't just have enough juice to get your phone charged back up, they're also some of the fastest.
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TVs and Streaming
By Lynnae Williams
If you hate digging through menus on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, the remote hides a feature that allows you to access handy shortcuts from anywhere.
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iPhone
By Lynnae Williams
Worried about which apps on your iPhone may be utilizing your phone's camera without you knowing it? Here's how to check (and revoke) camera permissions.
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Tablets
By Lynnae Williams
Getting locked out of your iPad can be a disaster, especially if you don't know your passcode. Here's the options you have for unlocking without a passcode.
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Android
By Lynnae Williams
Want the Chrome address bar at the bottom of your Android screen? Here’s how to move it for easier one-handed browsing.
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Laptops
By Lynnae Williams
Like any device you use regularly, you may be tempted to leave your Chromebook plugged in for extended periods. There are some things to keep in mind first.
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Internet
By Lynnae Williams
You may have gotten a warning from a service that your e-mail or other credentials were found on the dark web. Here's what that means and how to prevent it.
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Tablets
By Lynnae Williams
Your iPad's battery can degrade and die over time just like any other battery-powered device. Fortunately, Apple has made it easy to check the battery life.
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Internet
By Lynnae Williams
Browsing the Internet can help you pass the time on a particularly monotonous flight, but how exactly do they get the Internet signal to your airplane?
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
While you may stick to Chrome out of habit or convenience, by doing so, you could be missing out on browsers with features that are better suited to your needs.
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
According to a study by Google and Morning consult, people are still using passwords as opposed to alternative, safer options. Here's what you need to know.
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Laptops
By Lynnae Williams
Microsoft Office can be an essential tool if you're buying a new laptop for work, but you'll also want to make sure your new machine actually includes Office.
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Laptops
By Lynnae Williams
Resetting your SMC on your MacBook can be a common fix for a lot of common problems, but it's not obvious how to do so. Here's the steps you need.
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
The "Annihilation Combo" sounds like a scary sequence of keys that would completely shut down a Chromebook and render it useless. Luckily, that's not the case.
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
A lot of the power outlets around your house probably have three holes for a three prong outlet, but is it really safe to use a two prong plug in that outlet?
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
Gas station skimmers are becoming more common as thieves find new ways to steal credit card information. Here's how to protect yourself at the gas pump.
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Android
By Lynnae Williams
If you have an Android phone, you'd actually have a bit of an advantage if you need to remain connected while dealing with a home internet outage.
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
Several European governments and organizations have decided to drop Microsoft products like Office or Windows in favor of open-source equivalents. Here's why.
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Gaming
By Lynnae Williams
If you were lucky enough to get yourself a Switch 2, your likely hunting down extra controllers and accessories. Do third-party options work on the console?
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
Office AC can be brutal, for exposed hands. Thankfully, there's a USB gadget out there that should help keep your mouse hand warm — here's what it is.
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Can't reach the power button on your desktop? Or do you just want to avoid having to reach down to press it? This USB gadget may be the solution you need.
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Technology
By Lynnae Williams
So you want to use more than one Amazon Fire TV Stick in your home but only have a single Amazon account. Here's what you need to know about device limits.
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