Sandy Writtenhouse Follow Writer Education Kaplan University Expertise Consumer Technology Computer Applications Mobile Devices Smart Home Computer Hardware Computer Accessories Computer Audio Software and Apps Social Media Introduction Freelance writer for over 8 years writing tutorials, guides, and software lists for sites including iDownloadBlog, MakeUseOf, AppAdvice, AppleToolBox, and groovyPost.Former IT Project Manager, Assistant Program Manager, and Department Manager with solid experience in technical and business document creation.Special projects include technical editing for Wiley Publishing, Simon & Schuster, and writing for online companies like Zapier and ExcelTemplate.net.B.S. in Information Technology with an emphasis on Web Design and Development. Experience Sandy started her technical writing career years ago as an IT Project Manager creating both business and technical documents. With solid knowledge in company manuals and step-by-step guides, she then turned her love of writing toward consumer tech and the internet.Through her experience as a Project Manager and Department Manager, Sandy learned how important productivity and time management were, but not just professionally, personally as well. So, she has been writing how-tos, guides, and roundups of products and services to help others use technology. Her passion for writing about technology landed her writing gigs at websites like How-To Geek, iDownloadBlog, groovyPost, MakeUseOf, AppAdvice, and other online tech-related companies. She now uses, tests, and covers everything from computer applications and hardware to mobile devices and gadgets to smart home accessories. She's a streaming music and movie/tv fan, too, and is always on the lookout for reader tips to share.Sandy has also worked as an SEO Editor which took her to a project as Technical Editor for the book “Effective SEO and Content Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Maximizing Free Web Traffic”. And with her extensive knowledge of Apple devices and systems, she was the Technical Editor for the book "iPhone Unlocked".My GearExploring technology means owning devices and gadgets. Sandy works on a MacBook Pro and uses an iPhone and iPad daily. But she also has a Windows 10 computer and Android phone. You’ll find an Apple TV, Roku smart TV, HomePod, Amazon Echo, and accessories like smart light bulbs in her home. She’ll be wearing an Apple Watch to get through the workday and enjoying games on a Nintendo Switch on the weekends. Education Sandy holds a B.S. in Information Technology with an emphasis on Web Design and Development from Kaplan University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has continued to better her writing skills with miscellaneous classes at Writer's Digest University. A Message from Sandy Writtenhouse I enjoy writing about technology that makes our business lives easier and personal lives better. With computers, mobile devices, smart home accessories, and everything in between, technology has come such a long way that embracing it can enrich each part of your life. Through writing, I like to help people find ways to do exactly that. Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.