Courtney Linder
Popular Mechanics
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Past articles by Courtney:
Why Cybersecurity Pros Never Sleep, According to the Former Head of White House Cybersecurity
We chat with Roselle Safran, former head of White House cybersecurity, about how she started her career and why experts in her field never sleep. → Read More
Do Crystals Really Have Magical Healing Powers? Here’s What the Science Says
Believers claim crystals act upon your body’s “energy field,” but it’s questionable if such a thing even exists. → Read More
How to Improve Your Vehicle’s Gas Mileage With These 10 Tips
It’s time to reevaluate your choices behind the wheel, since there’s not much you can do about the numbers at the pump. → Read More
Grub for Your Next Outdoor Adventure is No Joke—So We Asked a Pro Snowboarder How He Fuels Up
Calculate your calories and pack your bag like an absolute pro. → Read More
The NSA Wants Big Tech to Build Software 'Back Doors.' Should We Be Worried?
Tech companies say this practice makes makes end-to-end encryption null and void. → Read More
Yes, Scientists Built the World's Smallest Implantable Chip. But Don't Freak Out.
Bill Gates isn't going to use it to track you. → Read More
How Twitter's 'Birdwatch' Tool Will Try to Fight Misinformation
Twitter has rolled out a new feature, called "Birdwatch," that lets users add context to misleading tweets. → Read More
So, You Bought a 5G iPhone. Here's What You Can Actually Do With It.
So, you bought a 5G iPhone. What can you actually do with it? Here's your definitive guide. → Read More
How to Free Up Space on Your Apple Watch
Never let an error message interrupt your workout again. → Read More
The Math of a Crumpled Piece of Paper Is Insanely Important. No, Seriously.
Your balled-up gum wrapper contains multitudes. → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Luna
This is Amazon's bet on a console-free future. Will it work? → Read More
Why Joe Biden Can't Bring His Peloton to the White House
President-elect Joe Biden may not be able to bring his Peloton bike to the White House. Here's why. → Read More
After You Die, Microsoft Wants to Resurrect You as a Chatbot
In a new patent, Microsoft outlines a process for uploading data about a person—even the deceased—to turn their likeness into a chatbot. Just like Black Mirror. → Read More
How the Storming of the Capitol Jeopardizes Cybersecurity
The Capitol Building breach could be a cybersecurity nightmare. From stolen laptops to bugged printers, the possibilities are endless—and terrifying. → Read More
The High-Tech Way the Feds Found Ghislaine Maxwell
The FBI used stingray equipment to find the exact GPS location of Ghislaine Maxwell's smartphone. Here's how the tech works, and how to protect yourself. → Read More
Yes, Slack Is Down. Here's How to Keep Chatting With Your Coworkers.
Yes, Slack is down. Here are the alternatives you can use to keep chatting with your coworkers. → Read More
TikTok Height Guy: Kenyon Lee Guesses Your Height With Math
Here's how the "Height Guy" mixes algebra, geometry, and calculus to rule the internet. → Read More
5G Truthers Bought Faraday Cages to Protect Their Routers. They're Mad They Worked.
5G conspiracy theorists bought Faraday cages to protect their WiFi routers. And now, they're mad they worked. → Read More
How to Customize Your iPhone Home Screen and Make It Totally Unique
Create cool widgets, edit your app icons, and design a masterpiece. → Read More
Hyundai Wants to Buy the Robot Dog So It Can Make Its Cars Look Like This
Hyundai reportedly wants to buy Boston Dynamics from Softbank. It could be part of a wild effort to build walking cars. → Read More