Alina Bradford

Tech writer for more than 25 years
Work has been cited in podcasts, papers and books, including Discover's Curiosity Daily Podcast: Fabric with Ears, Dreaming of E.T. and Fast Revolution
Produced Helena: The Heart of Montana, a visual travel book

Experience

Alina is a technology, internet safety and security expert who has contributed her insights to dozens of online publications, including CNET, CBS, Digital Trends, MTV and many other outlets, over the past 25 years. Her goal is to make safety and security gadgets less mystifying, one article at a time.

Education

Stratford University Fine and Studio Arts University of Phoenix Business and Marketing Paris Junior College Journalism

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You Can Schedule a Text Message on Your iPhone: Here’s How

Did you know you can set texts to send in the future? Find out how with this hack for how to schedule a text on an iPhone.

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How to Make a Private Call and Keep Your Phone Number Safe

Keep your number to yourself with these three easy ways to hide it on Caller ID

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The One Thing You Should Definitely Be Using AI Chatbot For

AI assistants, like ChatGPT, offer some surprisingly handy uses for just about everyone. Here are our favorites.