The Archives
Every issue of the Advisorator newsletter, dating back to 2018. Want a super-dense list of just the headlines? You’ll find it here.
✂️ Looking for my cord cutting columns? You’ll find those here.
Attack of the AI browsers
October 28, 2025
A new wave of AI browsers include some serious security, privacy, usability trade-offs. Read more →
How I’m getting away from Google
October 21, 2025
I can't quit entirely, but I'm trying to limit my exposure. Read more →
How I’m using AI (and not paying for it)
October 14, 2025
After years of letting their smart home systems languish, Amazon and Google want a re-do. Read more →
Amazon and Google want a smart home do-over
October 7, 2025
After years of letting their smart home systems languish, Amazon and Google want a re-do. Read more →
This free tool just saved me $200
September 24, 2025
How virtual cards can keep you from getting burned by surprise charges.
The cheapest ways to get a new iPhone
September 16, 2025
The longer I’ve been tracking these offers, the more convoluted they’ve become.
Weed out unwanted subscriptions
September 9, 2025
Plus: An astounding photo editing trick and why I’m doing the iPad-as-laptop thing again
The scam email that almost fooled me
September 2, 2025
How an email that was actually from PayPal turned out to be a fraud.
Streaming DVR options, 2FA guide, laptop advice
August 26, 2025
New and updated guides on the Advisorator website.
How I took control of my email address
August 19, 2025
Custom email domains are a great way to control a core piece of your online identity.
I learned too much about USB docks and hubs
August 13, 2025
Simple as it may seem, finding the right hub or dock can get pretty complicated.
In praise of portable monitors
July 29, 2025
Portable monitors are cheap, light, and versatile, and refreshingly free from a lot of modern tech baggage
