Every issue of the Advisorator newsletter, dating back to 2018. Want a super-dense list of just the headlines? You’ll find it here.
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Free up your phone’s storage
Use these tips to clear out unwanted apps, files, and photos.
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My storage-saving rampage
Useful tools and clear steps to follow that can help reclaim storage space.
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Treat AI like an unreliable witness
AI tools are capable of provide useful information, but you might need to grill them to get it.
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My fancy iPad is pointless now
After trying to replace my laptop with an iPad Pro, it turns out that what I really needed all along was a Mac.
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AI is coming for your computer
While desktop AI apps can be helpful, they're also a way for AI companies to ingrain themselves more deeply into your life, in a way that brings some risk.
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Extra antivirus is still overkill
Microsoft says you don't need to pay for Windows antivirus. Not everyone agrees.
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Put your gadgets in their place
I was feeling overwhelmed by the assortment of laptops, tablets, and other gadgets accumulating around the house and finally decided to do something about it.
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My duplicate photo cleaner
After failing to find the duplicate photo cleaner of my dreams, I decided to just make one myself.
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Answering your tech questions again
What to do with an old Mac, whether the latest phones are worth buying, making a party photo album, and more.
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Fixing AirPods problems
Make your AirPods calls sound better with these tweaks.
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Should you be using built-in password managers?
The case against built-in password managers is weaker than it once was, even if I'm not going to start using them myself.
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Try this instead of Google Chrome (maybe)
A great Google Chrome alternative that I'm nonetheless conflicted about.
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Help with picking a phone plan
Find the ideal plan for your needs and figure out what your old phone is worth.
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Switching from Google Search
How to switch search engines (and why you should).
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Stop getting unwanted email
Quick and easy ways to get yourself off of bulk mailing lists.
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Hard times for hardware
Companies start to admit that they set prices based on personal data.
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Don’t get screwed by “surveillance pricing”
Companies start to admit that they set prices based on personal data.
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My secret to remembering people
If your brain works like mine, considering having a "People" note.
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Easy privacy improvements
If everyone just took a few minutes to shore up their privacy settings, that feeling of being secretly recorded would go away.
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The ultimate guide to ad blocking
Use this free software for cleaner and faster web browsing.
Every cord cutting column I’ve ever written, dating back to 2014. Recent issues of my Cord Cutter Weekly newsletter are available here.
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T-Mobile lets you build your own streaming bundle, but there’s a huge catch
There are easier and safer ways to fix your smart TV's problems
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Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV
There are easier and safer ways to fix your smart TV's problems
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NBA 2026-2027 streaming guide: Making sense of total chaos
Where to watch your local NBA team as the regional sports model collapses.
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Is the new Fire TV Stick 4K really faster? It depends.
How to stream every show from the New York Times' top 100 list, and how long it'll take you to get through them all.
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What it costs to stream the top 100 TV shows of this century
How to stream every show from the New York Times' top 100 list, and how long it'll take you to get through them all.
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Disney should stop the trickery and just combine Disney+ and Hulu already
If you're paying separately for either service, you're getting ripped off by design.
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The NFL app is (still) an insult to sports streaming
The richest U.S. sports league should be able to afford better than this.
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Stop smart TV snooping by LG and others
Worried that your smart TV is spying on you? Here's what will help, and what won't.
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How ad-free streaming became so much less affordable
Hopefully it'll save me some money, even if it doesn't last.
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I just cancelled Netflix and it feels great
Hopefully it'll save me some money, even if it doesn't last.
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Peacock raises prices, but you can still get a deal
Never pay full price for Peacock year-round.
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This digital Blockbuster clone is a beautiful nostalgia trip
BingeBuster is neat, though it also kind of misses the point.
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NFL 2026-2027 streaming guide: It may be cheaper than you think
How watch football without paying for more than you need.
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YouTube is eating TV, and Peacock is the next course
Bundling Peacock with YouTube Premium is another step toward subsuming traditional television.
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Can’t stand Google TV? Make it look like Roku instead
Kyu Launcher is one of several ways to simplify your home screen and remove the annoying ads.
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Netflix’s plot to become cable hits a wall
Earnings are up, but engagement is slowing down. What comes next could get messy.
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I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
With the arrival of NBC channels, the cost is increasing by $9 to $15 per month.
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Fubo quietly raises its prices. Is it still worth considering over YouTube TV?
With the arrival of NBC channels, the cost is increasing by $9 to $15 per month.
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Looking for Roku alternatives because of Fox? Here’s the reality.
What to expect when Fox buys Roku, and what you can do about it.
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How to save money on TV without cutting cable
Not ready to cut the cord? You can still lower your TV bill in the meantime.
