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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ChatGPT is about to get worse
The pivot to advertising will degrade ChatGPT in both obvious and subtle ways.
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The future of gadgets
A photo tour of tech's biggest industry-only trade show.
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Rich DeMuro’s favorite apps
A guest post from fellow tech journalist Rich DeMuro.
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Jared’s favorite tech things (2025 edition)
A look back on the tech that made a difference for me this year.
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Tech tricks you might’ve missed
Detect scams, look better on Zoom, add alarms to your reminders, and more.
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Everything I know about stopping spam
From spam calls and scam texts to shady emails, here’s how to filter out the junk.
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Fly through your computer
Raycast can be a bit daunting at first, but it can feel like a superpower once you get rolling with it.
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Stop shopping at the Apple Store
Unless you enjoy getting ripped off, there’s little reason to shop at the Apple Store for anything but an iPhone.
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Why Apple and Google want your ID
The push for digital passports is about more than just getting through airport security.
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Should you track your family’s location?
Where I've landed on location sharing (and how to disable it).
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A streaming service that you control
Control your own streaming setup with a cheap computer and a collection of video or music files.
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Attack of the AI browsers
A new wave of AI browsers include some serious security, privacy, usability trade-offs.
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How I’m getting away from Google
I can't quit entirely, but I'm trying to limit my exposure.
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How I’m using AI (and not paying for it)
Bouncing between different offerings is an easy way to extend your free AI usage.
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Amazon and Google want a smart home do-over
After years of letting their smart home systems languish, Amazon and Google want a re-do.
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How to use an app
A guide to vetting and navigating new and unfamiliar software.
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This free tool just saved me $200
How virtual cards can keep you from getting burned by surprise charges.
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The cheapest ways to get a new iPhone
The longer I’ve been tracking these offers, the more convoluted they’ve become.
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Weed out unwanted subscriptions
Plus: An astounding photo editing trick and why I’m doing the iPad-as-laptop thing again
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The scam email that almost fooled me
How an email that was actually from PayPal turned out to be a fraud.
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.
