11/3/2020: Sharing is caring
Plus: Apple’s new bundles, tab-switching tools, and a smoother weather website
If there’s one thing that huge tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon care about, it’s family.
Advisorator Archives
10/27/2020: How to pick a soundbar
Plus: Google’s Fi phone deal, a multi-room music refresher, and great prices on portable storage
Adding external speakers to your TV is one the best ways to improve your viewing experience, but it can also be one of the most complicated.
10/20/2020: “Unlimited” data plans compared
Plus: Apple’s new iPhones, fighting fake Amazon reviews, and a search engine for hums
It’s a great time of the year to switch wireless carriers.
10/13/2020: My most-improved gadget
Plus: Prime Day deals, Microsoft’s easy rebates, and Apple’s next big event
Over the last year, the Echo Auto has evolved from one of my most-despised gadgets into one that I actually like.
10/6/2020: A tale of two sleep trackers
Plus: Google’s new gear, Facebook-free birthday reminders, and an epic score for work
Not to boast or anything, but I’ve been sleeping pretty well this past week.
9/29/2020: Theming your phone
Plus: Amazon’s new gear, more fun with iOS widgets, and mobile PDFs made easier
After hearing about how all the cool kids are customizing the look of their iOS 14 home screens (just Google “iOS aesthetic” to see what I mean), I decided to dive in.
9/22/2020: Must-try iOS 14 tricks
Plus: Apple’s new gear, IFTTT’s ugly upgrade, and battery preservation tricks
iOS 14 feels like Apple’s most substantial software update in years, in large part because it makes the operating system feel much more customizable.
9/15/2020: An obscure but awesome Google Photos trick
Plus: Answer calls with Alexa, Android’s big update, and Poolside’s “cellular” app
As a fan of Google Photos, I’m always happy to have my pictures show up in more places.
9/8/2020: The music you’ve been missing
Plus: Simplified scheduling, Samsung device deals, and a trip back in music time
Look around, and you’ll find lots of unsung musical apps and tools for putting you in the right mindset.
9/1/2020: A healthier way to read
Plus: Ubiquitous video calls, new Chrome tricks, and cheap smart speaker bundles
Taking some time off work has a way of putting things in perspective, and in my case, it was the amount of time I’ve been frittering away on Twitter.