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Lance Whitney

Contributor

My Experience

I've been working for PCMag since early 2016 writing tutorials, how-to pieces, and other articles on consumer technology. Beyond PCMag, I've written news stories and tutorials for a variety of other websites and publications, including CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, Macworld, PC World, Time, US News & World Report, and AARP Magazine. I spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET as one of the site’s East Coast reporters. I've also written two books for Wiley & Sons—Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time and Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.

My Areas of Expertise

I've used Windows, Office, and other Microsoft products for years so I'm well versed in that world. I also know the Mac quite well. I'm always working with iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and Android on my various mobile devices. And these days, I write a lot about AI, so that's become another key area for me.

The Tech I Use

My wife always jokes about all the tech products we have around the house, but I manage to put them to good use for my articles. I like Lenovo computers, so I own a couple of Lenovo desktops and several laptops. I have three MacBooks and a Mac mini. For my mobile life and work, I use an iPhone 16 Pro, iPad Pro, and iPad mini as well as an Apple Watch. But since I write about Android, I own several Android phones and tablets. Like any tech person, I have a cabinet full of cables, wires, and assorted mysterious gadgets. And when it's time to take a break from writing, I have an old Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, both of which I use for exercise and fitness games.

Recent Articles by Lance Whitney

Don't Lose Your Files: How to Back Up, Restore Your Mac Data With Time Machine

Here's how to regularly or manually back up your data, and then restore it on your Mac using Apple's Time Machine feature.

By Lance Whitney
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How to Back Up and Restore Your PC With a Windows System Image File

Image file backups come in handy if your current Windows 10 or Windows 11 system ever fails. Here's how to create one.

By Lance Whitney
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How to Back Up and Restore Your Files, Apps, and Settings in Windows

File History automatically backs up important files and documents, while the Windows Backup Tool backs up core files, settings, and apps so you can copy them to a new PC.

By Lance Whitney
Back up and restore files in Windows

Don't Start From Scratch: How to Back Up and Restore Your iPhone

You can back up your iPhone and restore all your data through iTunes, iCloud, Finder, or Google One. Here’s how to get it done.

By Lance Whitney
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Screen Sharing? Talk on Android? 14 Easy FaceTime Tips for Your Next Video Chat

FaceTime is more than just one-to-one chats. Here's how to filter out background noise, leave a message, add callers, and more with Apple's video-conferencing app.

By Lance Whitney
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