Max Eddy

New York

Senior Staff Writer at Wirecutter

Former write-in candidate for Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner. Proudly @wirecutterunion. Senior staff writer at @wirecutter. https://t.co/YU0TKDgFOw

Featured in: Favicon

pcmag.com (+4) Favicon

medium.com Favicon

entrepreneur.com Favicon

flipboard.com Favicon

geek.com

houstonchronicle.com Favicon

themarysue.com Favicon

fifthdomain.com Favicon

nytimes.com

Articles

You Should Be Traveling with a VPN

3 days ago | nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Max Eddy

Listen to and follow The Wirecutter Show. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsIf you’re planning on traveling abroad this summer, it might be a good idea to use a VPN when browsing the web. In this bonus episode, staff writer Max Eddy explains what they are, and why they’re beneficial when you’re far from home (and sometimes when you’re not far, too).
Intego Mac Internet Security

1 month ago | au.pcmag.com | Max Eddy

PCs hit the market a few years before Apple’s Macintosh, and PC viruses got a running start. Most antivirus companies spun up to combat PC malware, only adding Macintosh protection years later. Intego, by contrast, started life as a Macintosh security tool, and the company has maintained its Mac-centric focus. Intego Mac Internet Security is more than just an antivirus.
The Wirecutter Show Bonus Episode: Delete Your Data from 23andMe

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Max Eddy

Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platforms23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold. Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max EddyTo delete your 23andMe data:Log in to your account and select Settings. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. Download a copy of your genetic information.
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, announced Sunday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. And while the company has promised to continue protecting customer data amidst a possible sale, California’s attorney general has warned 23andMe users to delete their information. The company’s decision to declare bankruptcy was not a surprising one.
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Max Eddy

DNA of 15 Million People for Sale in 23andMe BankruptcyThere is no way to know what a buyer will want to do with the reams of genetic information it has collected. Customers, meanwhile, still have no way …
IDShield

Feb 15, 2025 | uk.pcmag.com | Max Eddy

Recovering from identity theft is an arduous process. You’re so much better off enrolling in a service to prevent that attack in the first place, and it’s even better when that same service provides device-level security protection. With IDShield, you get full identity theft monitoring, protection, and (if necessary) remediation, as well as a security suite, VPN, and password manager from partner Trend Micro.
4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

Jan 17, 2025 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

If you don’t want your text messages read by prying eyes, you should consider locking your phone with a passcode or facial recognition. But that wouldn’t stop wireless companies, law enforcement, or hackers from reading your most mundane SMS missives—even without physical access to your phone.
Por qué las facturas de verificación de edad para sitios porno no funcionan

Jan 16, 2025 | igeteo.mx | Cecilia Torres |Max Eddy

ACTUALIZACIÓN: 16 de enero de 2025, 11:25 am EST Este artículo se publicó originalmente en marzo de 2023. Se actualizó en enero de 2025 a la luz del segundo mandato presidencial de Trump y la reciente audiencia en la Corte Suprema, e incluye entrevistas originales de 2023, así como información authorized actualizada. La libertad de expresión en línea ha sido atacada en los últimos años, desde la propuesta de prohibición de TikTok hasta la muerte de la neutralidad de la pink.
15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Android Phone Could Do

Dec 17, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Marki Williams/NYT WirecutterBy Max EddyMax Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security—including password managers, VPNs, security keys, and more—for over a decade. Android phones all run on the same smartphone operating system, which means they offer more customization options than iPhones do, but other features differ depending on whether you have a device from Samsung, Google, or another phone maker.
ChatGPT Is Helping Siri in iOS 18.2. And It's Actually Useful.

Dec 11, 2024 | nytimes.com | Max Eddy

Michael Hession/NYT WirecutterBy Max EddyMax Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security—including password managers, VPNs, security keys, and more—for over a decade. If you’ve used an iPhone for any amount of time, you may have struggled with its built-in voice assistant, Siri. When Apple introduced Siri in the iPhone 4S, I excitedly tried to use the assistant to dictate and send a text message while crossing a frigid Manhattan park midwinter.