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Brooke Nelson

Brooke Nelson Alexander

School: Hendrix College

Expertise: tech, cleaning & organization, money & finances

Brooke Nelson Alexander

  • Has written more than 25 tech and cybersecurity stories for Reader's Digest
  • Published in U.S. News & World Report, D Magazine and the Arkansas Times
  • Emmy-nominated reporter
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa

Experience

Brooke is a tech and consumer products writer covering the latest in digital trends, product reviews, security and privacy, and other news and features for Reader's Digest. She's a two-time Emmy-nominated reporter with nearly 10 years of publishing experience, and her work has been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Education

Hendrix College BA, International Relations

Articles

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Received an Unexpected Package? It Could Be a Brushing Scam

Finding an unfamiliar package on your doorstep could have a dangerous downside.
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How to Find and Disable a Hidden Apple AirTag That Could Be Tracking You

Apple's new tracking device was created to help you find lost items, but experts warn that AirTags could also put your safety and privacy at risk.
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What does “restrict” mean on Instagram?

Want to hide someone's activity on Instagram without blocking them? Now you can.