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Brenna Miles

Illinois
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Covers:  Technology, Content Marketing, AI, Data Science, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Apps & Services, SaaS, Project Management, IIoT
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Brenna Miles’s Biography

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Brenna is an experienced writer and editor that focuses on technology and marketing. She has written everything from how-to guides to deep dives into the latest tech tactics.

Brenna has been featured in a variety of online publications, including eWEEK, TechRepublic, Webopedia, How-To Geek, Review Geek, and Lifewire.

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Predictive Analytics Best Practices | eWEEK

Predictive Analytics Best Practices | eWEEK

Predictive analytics is the use of data and other tech tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine le…

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What Is Data Governance? | eWEEK

What Is Data Governance? | eWEEK

Data governance refers to the people, processes, and policies that are in place to effectively create, use, s…

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What Is Descriptive Analytics? | eWEEK

What Is Descriptive Analytics? | eWEEK

Descriptive analytics is the most basic form of data analytics. A quick Google search will show that this typ…

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How to minimize security risks: Follow these best practices for success

How to minimize security risks: Follow these best practices for success

Data breaches wreak havoc on businesses across the globe, especially when it comes to cash. According to a re…

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Asana vs Smartsheet: Compare project management software

Asana vs Smartsheet: Compare project management software

See how project management tools Asana and Smartsheet compare on key features, such as team collaboration and…

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Starting a business: Resources to help you launch with confidence

Starting a business: Resources to help you launch with confidence

Ready to launch your new business? Start off on the right foot with these helpful TechRepublic resources. We …

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Want to Work Faster on Your Mac? Start With The F Keys Original

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By Brenna Miles, Jessica Kormos
| Lifewire
The Download Enable standard function keys through System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts. Click Function Keys and then choose Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys. Each key performs a unique function to control your Mac. The F1-F12 keys at the top of your Mac keyboard can adjust brightness, control music, and launch system views in a single tap. They can also act as traditional function keys (F1 sends 'F1') for apps that rely on them.
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4 of Our Favorite House Cleaning Apps in 2026

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By Brenna Miles
| Gear Open
Minimalist design. Easy to add tasks quickly. Add a widget to your phone's home screen. Must double-tap to complete tasks. Lots of ads unless you pay to remove them. A housekeeping to-do list should be simple, easy to use, and ready to view at a moment's notice. The Do! app gives you the look and feel of a paper to-do list, complete with unique paper and pen sound effects. Plus, tasks are easy to add and view using the Today widget for your device.
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Our 6 Favorite Tornado Alert Apps of 2026 Original

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By Brenna Miles
| Lifewire
Photo: Layne Kennedy / The Image Bank Unreleased / Getty Images Tornadoes are one of nature’s most terrifying disasters. To keep yourself and your family safe, you need a reliable tornado app. We live in all parts of the US and are used to all sorts of storms; here’s our list of the best tornado apps we’ve found. Our 8 Favorite Emergency Alert Apps For a Full Forecast: Clime (NOAA Weather Radar Live) What We Like See active radar in your area.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first real foray into journalism was writing how-to guides for a well-known tech publication.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Hemingway, Apple Notes, and my ten fingers.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes! I was tasked with putting the paper together and sourcing stories to include.