Advisorator Guides

If you’re new to Advisorator or just need a refresher, here’s a great place to start.

This collection of in-depth guides will help you get smarter about the most important personal tech topics, from security and privacy to useful apps and tools. It’s a resource just for Advisorator subscribers, designed to be useful well beyond the weekly news cycle. I’ll be keeping these guides up to date and adding new ones over time, so you can always come back and learn something new.

Got suggestions on what I should cover next or questions about anything you’ve read here? Just send me an email to get in touch.

Software tricks

▼ Discover new tips, tricks, and apps. ▼

Money-saving advice

▼ Tactics to reduce your tech expenses. ▼

The big list of free stuff

Music, games, apps, and more.

Where to buy used tech

Buying like-new will save you loads of money.

Hardware expertise

▼ Learn to become a gadget guru. ▼

How to pick a laptop

Making sense of screens, RAM, processors, and more.

The ultimate AirPods guide

Make the most of Apple’s earbuds with these tips and tricks.

The best use for an old tablet

Before you buy a picture frame, try this.

Security and privacy

▼ Practical ways to stay safe out there. ▼

Web browsing tips

▼ Surf like a pro. ▼

Essential web browser tricks

How to make the most of Chrome, Safari, and other browsers.

Web browsers: A field guide

For when you want something better than Chrome.

Video Playback Speed Bookmarklet

Secret web browser powers

Bookmarklets: The best browser feature you’re not using.