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About Brittni Devlin

Brittni is a neuroscience graduate student who writes for MakeUseOf on the side of her studies. She’s a seasoned writer who began her freelance writing career back in 2012. While she’s mainly focused on technology and medicine – she’s also spent time writing about animals, pop culture, video game recommendations, and comic book reviews.

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Biohacking Modifications: Radical Movement or Security Risk?

Inserting hardware into your body might seem like a science fiction fantasy, but it has been done in real life too.

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My Photo Is Being Used in an Ad: Now What?

Have you spotted your face being used in an ad without your permission? Here's what you need to do.

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Is Bill Gates Trying to Chip You With COVID-19 Vaccines?

Heard that rumour about the COVID-19 vaccine including a microchip controlled by Bill Gates? Yeah, about that...

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Are Smart Toys Safe For Your Kids to Play With?

Before your children play with smart devices, are there any security risks you should know about? Are they actually safe?

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Nigerian Prince Scams: What Are They and Why Aren't You Rich?

Got an email offering you thousands or millions of dollars as a reward for your help? Don't fall for this phishing scam.

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How to Tell If the Number Calling Is a Phone Scam

There are too many scammer phone numbers to keep track of, so how do you know if the call you're receiving is safe?

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Internet Safety: Talking to Kids About Staying Safe Online

Stopping children from going online is impractical and unlikely. Instead, here's how to keep them safe on the internet.

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iSpy: How to Detect Stalkerware on Your Phone

If you think that someone is trying to interfere with your personal life, you might want to check for stalkerware on your mobile device.

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Are You Being Watched? An Introduction to Legal Tracking Apps

Spyware isn't just used by cybercriminals. There are legal tracking services that could be used to spy on your devices.

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Is Someone Else Impersonating You on Social Media?

Someone is using your identity on social networks. So what do impersonators get out of this? And what can you do about it?

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Alexa for Seniors: How Older People Can Use an Amazon Echo

We're looking at how Amazon Alexa and an Echo device can help a senior in their day-to-day life.

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Use This Handy Site to Find Out if You've Been Affected by a Data Breach

Here's how to find out if your email address or phone number has been leaked, and what to do about it.

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Why Should You Avoid Illegal Streaming Sites?

Illegal streaming services are tempting, but here's why you should avoid using these sites—or risk your security!

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What Are Pet Microchips and Should I Get One For My Cat or Dog?

Wondering if you should microchip your pet? Here's what a microchip can do to improve your pet's safety.

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Diple Is an Affordable Microscope for Your Smartphone, and It’s Amazing

DIPLE is an affordable and easy-to-use microscope that any (aspiring) scientist can enjoy.

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How the Epic Games Store Is Going to Become a More Social Experience

The Epic Games Store has a stack of new updates to improve the social aspects of the platform, but what are they?

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Is Cash App Safe and Secure or Not?

You can easily send and receive money through your smartphone, but is Cash App actually safe to link to your bank account?

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What Do These Popular Video Messaging Services Know About You?

What information does Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx store about you?

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5 Ways to Find Hidden Cameras in Any Room

Suspect there is a hidden camera in your home, hotel room, or Airbnb? Use these techniques to detect hidden cameras anywhere.

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Does My Game Console Have a Virus?

If your console if behaving oddly you might suspect it has a virus. But can game consoles get viruses - and how would you know?

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