Advisorator
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3/21/2023: An awesome email privacy option
Longtime readers know that I’m a fan of both Bitwarden for password security and email aliases for privacy, but I recently discovered a slick solution that combines the…
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3/14/2023: The incredible $300 PC
Consider this an enthusiastic product review, but also a lesson on technological overkill.
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3/7/2023: Your phone’s best button
Beyond just sharing links and photos with other people, the Share button serves as a hub for all kinds of helpful shortcuts.
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2/28/2023: How hacking happens
When you think of computer hacking, it’s tempting to imagine a sophisticated cybercriminal exploiting the latest security holes to break through our devices’ defenses. The reality tends to…
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2/21/2023: Fixing Windows 11
Instead of trying to downgrade from Windows 11, I’m learning to live with it.
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2/14/2023: Let’s digitize a VHS
With a USB capture card and OBS, you can digitize VHS tapes and record pretty much anything.
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2/7/2023: How tech tries to trick you
Being tech-savvy isn’t just about knowing how to use a specific operating system or app. It’s about recognizing patterns and knowing how to deal with them even when…
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1/31/2023: A next-gen search engine
Instead of presenting you with a list of search results, Perplexity.ai tries to answer your questions as if you were talking to another person.
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1/24/2023: Practical password management
Look up advice on password managers, and you’ll find that a lot of articles omit the most important part of the process.
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1/17/2023: Put privacy on auto-pilot
Consumer Reports’ Permission Slip app automates the ordeal of sending out requests to delete your data.