
Though I love that I get to write about the tech industry every day, it’s touched by gender, racial, and socioeconomic inequality and I try to bring these topics to light. I put great care into writing gift guides and am always touched by the notes I get from people who’ve used them to choose presents that have been well-received. I’ve had the pleasure of talking tech with Jeff Goldblum, Ang Lee, and other celebrities who have brought a different perspective to it. I strive to explain topics that you might come across in the news but not fully understand, such as NFTs and meme stocks. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). Tap Auto-delete to select a timeframe for when Google will automatically delete Maps data Look for the Delete drop-down menu, where you can opt to delete your history from today, all time, or a custom range.

On mobile, go to Settings > Maps History, which will bring you to a Maps Activity page. Click Location History > Choose an auto-delete option, and choose how often Google will delete your data (every 3, 18, or 36 months). To periodically auto-delete your history, navigate to (Opens in a new window). On the bottom-right of the map, click the trashcan icon to delete all your location history permanently. You'll see a map with a timeline of your activity. You'll end up on a page titled Google-wide Controls, where you can go to Location History > See & delete activity. Click the hamburger menu, and select Your data in Maps. On a desktop, go to (Opens in a new window). If you'd rather it lose your Maps data, you can erase it on desktop or mobile.

Google maintains a very detailed record of your digital activities.
