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
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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cases in 2024
By Emily Long published
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 cases and make sure your new foldable phone is built to last. We've found the cases to protect your new Fold and do so in style.
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Best iPhone chargers in 2024: Tested and rated
By Emily Long last updated
We tested an assortment of iPhone chargers to bring you the best selection for your phone and mobile devices.
![Spigen Tough ARmor Pro for Galaxy Z Flip 6 propped up with kickstand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAXHQv6PS9kUbw4ej83xwd-320-80.jpg)
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 cases in 2024
By Emily Long published
The Flip may be more durable, but you still need a case
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Best Samsung Galaxy S24 cases in 2024
By Emily Long last updated
You’re going to want a case to go with your new Galaxy S24 — but which case? Our look at the best Samsung Galaxy S24 cases can help protect your new phone.
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The best dehumidifiers in 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence, Emily Long last updated
The best dehumidifiers to suit every home and lifestyle.
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Best Google Pixel 8a cases in 2024
By Emily Long published
Now that Google will support the Pixel 8a for seven years, you'll want a case that help your phone last that long. These re the best Google Pixel 8 cases for the job.
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Best Google Pixel 8 cases in 2024
By Emily Long last updated
If you want to protect your Google Pixel 8, consider one of the best Google Pixel 8 cases. These accessories can add other functions and features as well.
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1Password password manager review
By Emily Long published
1Password may not have a free tier but its paid plans offer loads of features and quite a few useful extras for a very competitive price among other password managers.
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LastPass password manager review
By Emily Long published
LastPass remains a decent password manager but its feature set and user experience now lags behind its closest competitors.
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Dashlane password manager review
By Emily Long published
Dashlane is a full-featured password manager with a VPN and Dark Web Monitoring built in but these extras raise its annual cost significantly.
![Bitwarden logo in blue against a light gray background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P4kHHzZeFa8Bj2iaLffjNT-320-80.jpg)
Bitwarden password manager review
By Emily Long published
Bitwarden has the best free tier of any password manager and its paid plans are inexpensive too but the service isn’t as intuitive as the competition.
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NordPass password manager review
By Emily Long published
NordPass delivers a consistent user experience across all of the platforms it supports with a free plan that’s much more flexible than the competition.
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Keeper password manager review
By Emily Long published
Keeper is a solid password manager with a consistent interface across all its apps but there are some serious limitations with its free plan.
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8 important to-dos before you resell your old smartphone
By Emily Long published
Did you get a new phone recently? If so, you're going to want to figure out what to do with the old one. Reselling it is certainly an option, but make sure you follow these eight steps first.
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Giving a phone as a holiday gift? Follow these 7 tips
By Emily Long published
Here's what to consider when tracking down a phone as a gift
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7 things you need to do before reselling your iPhone
By Emily Long published
You'll want to take proper precautions whenever you're upgrading to a new phone with these 7 things you need to do before reselling your iPhone.
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10 things you need to know before buying an air purifier
By Emily Long last updated
How should you choose an air purifier? We've got some helpful tips.
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How to use DuckDuckGo: Everything you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
DuckDuckGo is a popular privacy-conscious search engine. Here's how to set it up and use it.
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Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid
By Emily Long last updated
Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
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How to block robocalls
By Emily Long last updated
Follow these tips to block those annoying robocalls and spam calls for good.
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Myki password manager review
By Emily Long published
A newcomer to the password-management world, Myki is free and has unique security features, but it's not as smooth or feature-rich as some of its competitors.
![The Signal app logo displayed on an iPhone, with a screenshot of the Signal app in use displayed on a monitor in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MUoxYZmtcBFhwT7LhbJjcj-320-80.jpg)
How to use Signal: Everything you need to know
By Emily Long published
Here's all you need to know to get started with the Signal encrypted-messaging app.
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Security experts say you no longer need a VPN — here's why
By Emily Long published
Many privacy and security arguments for using a VPN no longer apply to ordinary users, some experts say, now that most websites have encryption built in.