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.
Your laptop CPU cheat sheet
December 3, 2024
If you want to go down a tech rabbit hole that leaves you utterly confused, try understanding what processor you're getting in a Windows laptop. Read more →
Let’s look at some deals together
November 26, 2024
Notable deals across every major tech category, plus some pointers to discourage needless spending. Read more →
Beware of carrier iPad and Apple Watch deals
November 19, 2024
The holiday shopping season is basically here, which means it's time for a warning on one of the worst holiday deals you can get. Read more →
Learning to love Windows Task View
November 12, 2024
By rethinking my approach to Task View—and by taking advantage of some new Windows features—I've finally made a habit of using it in a way that saves time and helps me focus. Read more →
Dealing with data brokers, Wi-Fi advice, and more tech Q&A
November 5, 2024
Even more of your tech questions answered.
Apple Intelligence: A hype-free explainer
October 29, 2024
There's a lot to keep track of, so I'm putting this together as much for you as I am for myself.
I’m a paper note guy now
October 22, 2024
Usually I type my initial thoughts for these columns on a computer, but this week I wrote them in a paper notebook instead.
Your new (old) internet homepage
October 15, 2024
With the right setup, RSS is still one of the most empowering ways to control your online content consumption.
Should you not fully charge your phone?
October 8, 2024
Whether to deprive your phone of a full charge has become a topic of geeky debate.
Android notifications, enhanced
October 1, 2024
A special guest column by JR Raphael of Android Intelligence.
De-bloating the iPhone
September 24, 2024
When my new iPhone 16 Pro Max arrived on Friday, I saw it not just as another gadget to play with, but as motivation to clean house.
Picking a new cellphone plan
September 17, 2024
How to pick an alternative carrier, and whether you should.
I’m switching wireless carriers
September 10, 2024
While switching carriers used to require a leap of faith, now you can try before you buy.
Ditching the printed business card
September 3, 2024
Instead of printed business cards, I've put that info in a QR code that I can easily pull up on my phone.
