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.

Should you not fully charge your phone?

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. Read more →

Android notifications, enhanced

Android notifications, enhanced

October 1, 2024
A special guest column by JR Raphael of Android Intelligence. Read more →
De-bloating the iPhone

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. Read more →
Picking a new cellphone plan

Picking a new cellphone plan

September 17, 2024
How to pick an alternative carrier, and whether you should. Read more →

I'm switching wireless carriers

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.
A smartphone displaying a QR code

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.
A cheaper AirTag alternative

A cheaper AirTag alternative

August 27, 2024
While you can use a phone to find the Eufy tracker, being able to use it in the opposite direction was a big reason I bought it over Apple's own AirTags.
How I hop between iPhone and Android

How I hop between iPhone and Android

August 20, 2024
Hopping between iPhone to Android does require flexibility, foresight, and even a bit of sacrifice, but the upside can be significant.
Solving clipboard history headaches

Solving clipboard history headaches

August 13, 2024
I've finally resolved to seek out clipboard management solutions on iOS, Android, and Mac that approach the elegance of Windows' built-in version.
The best ad blocker

The best ad blocker

August 6, 2024
I've mentioned uBlock Origin a bunch of times in Advisorator. Here's how to make the most of it.
What you should look for in a laptop

What you should look for in a laptop

July 30, 2024
Back-to-school season can be a great time to buy a laptop—if you know what to look for.
Use a better web browser

Use a better web browser

July 23, 2024
Switching browsers can unlock new experiences that you didn't know were possible.
Prime Day picks

Prime Day picks

July 16, 2024
Amazon’s annual ode to consumerism includes the usual mix of dubious deals, run-of-the-mill discounts, and occasionally special sale offers.
I learned a lot about cables

I learned a lot about cables

July 9, 2024
While USB-C cables might look the same on the outside, a pair of cables can offer vastly different capabilities when you plug them in.