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Phillip Tracy is a former technology staff writer at the Daily Dot. He&#8217;s an expert on smartphones, social media trends, and gadgets. He previously reported on IoT and telecom for RCR Wireless News and contributed to NewBay Media magazine. He now writes for Laptop magazine.

Phillip Tracy

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Kristen Hubby is a tech and lifestyle reporter. Her work has also appeared in Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman, where she covered local news and the dining scene in Austin, Texas.

Kristen Hubby

if you follow someone on facebook do they know

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John-Michael Bond is a tech reporter and culture writer. A longtime cord-cutter and early adopter, he&#8217;s an expert on streaming services (Hulu with Live TV), devices (Roku, Amazon Fire), and anime. A former staff writer for TUAW, he&#8217;s knowledgeable on all things Apple and Android. You can also also find him regularly performing standup comedy in Los Angeles.

John-Michael Bond

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Christina Bonnington is a tech reporter who specializes in consumer gadgets, apps, and the trends shaping the technology industry. Her work has also appeared in Gizmodo, Wired, Refinery29, Slate, Bicycling, and Outside Magazine. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a background in electrical engineering.

Christina Bonnington

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Jay Hathaway is a former senior writer who specialized in internet memes and weird online culture. He previously served as the Daily Dot’s news editor, was a staff writer at Gawker, and edited the classic websites Urlesque and Download Squad. His work has also appeared on nymag.com, suicidegirls.com, and the Morning News.

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Meet Jodel, the anonymous messaging app set to replace Yik Yak

Don’t believe the hoax: Snapchat isn’t shutting down

Here’s how to secretly follow (or unfollow) someone on Facebook

What does a Facebook ‘poke’ really mean?

How to block someone on Facebook

How to deactivate Facebook when you really need a break

What you need to know before unfriending someone on Facebook

How to unblock someone on Facebook when it’s time to forgive

Need to change your name on Facebook? Here’s how

Twitter has a fix for its Nazi problem—but it won’t use it

How to delete a Facebook page you no longer want

How to check your Facebook messages—without Messenger on your phone

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Guide to becoming Instagram famous

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