Mary James
Mary is a cybersecurity writer based in Los Angeles, holding a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. With over seven years of experience, she focuses on educating the public on a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from VPNs to antivirus software.
Mary’s previous experience in sales and content creation at a private cybersecurity firm has enabled her to translate complex topics into easily digestible concepts. Her work has been featured in national publications such as MSN, CNBC, and PC Matic's private blog, reflecting her dedication to sharing vital cybersecurity insights and empowering the public to safeguard their private data.
When she's not writing, Mary works at her local theatre while also enjoying the trifecta of the beach, mountains, and desert.
- MSN
- CNBC
- PC Matic
- Antivirus
- VPNs
- Identity Theft
- B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Mary's Latest Articles
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How To Use WordPress: Quick Building Guide for Beginners (2025)
WordPress is super customizable but can be overwhelming for beginners. Use our 10-step WordPress tutorial to get started building your personal or professional website.
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The Best Free Website Builders (January 2025)
We tested Wix, Square Online, and WordPress to see which free web builder has the best features for different types of websites and online marketplaces.
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WordPress Review 2025: Is This Popular Platform the Best for Small Businesses?
We tested WordPress and found the platform great for blogging. But for startup ecommerce websites, we wouldn’t recommend the platform over other web builders. Here’s why.
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Experian vs. Credit Karma 2025: A Free Credit Monitoring Showdown
We tested Experian and Credit Karma’s free credit monitoring services and found that while Credit Karma offers many features, Experian is a better service overall. Here’s why.
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Credit Sesame vs. Credit Karma 2025: Top Free Credit and Financial Monitoring Services Compared
We tested these two popular credit monitoring services. Even though Credit Sesame offers premium credit-building tools, Credit Karma offers more features for free.
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The Best Credit Monitoring Services of 2025
Based on our firsthand testing, we think Credit Karma, Experian, and Aura provide the best credit monitoring services. Here’s why.