4/27/2021: Eliminate auto-rotate annoyances
Plus: Apple’s big week
Taking a few minutes to automate rotation lock is totally worth it.
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4/20/2021: The case for desktops
Plus: Hyperlinking with ease, neat focus tools, and Apple’s next event
About a week ago, I dipped into the Advisorator Gadget Budget and bought a Mac for the first time in my life. But it’s not a MacBook.
4/13/2021: Dark days for universal remotes
Plus: Fighting text spam, fast file sharing, and Apple’s gadget-tracking network
Logitech’s decision to kill off its Harmony remotes is indicative of the universal remote’s overall decline.
4/6/2021: Get your auto-fills in order
Plus: Facebook’s “Recent” view, a sleep timer for tabs, and app scams to watch out for
I’m not sure how it happened, but over time my web browser has amassed all kinds of bad auto-fill data.
3/30/2021: The great iPad vs. laptop debate
Plus: An anti-robocall milestone, Firefox’s tracker killer, and a less intrusive Dropbox
Whenever I try to spend serious time computing on an iPad, even with a keyboard attached, I always come crawling back to my laptop or desktop.
3/23/2021: Save time with text shortcuts
Plus: A PowerPoint practice tool, Google’s sleep tracking tech, and a secure way to send information
When it works, a good text shortcut tool can feel like magic.
3/16/2021: Is extra antivirus still necessary?
Plus: A new Sonos speaker, wireless carrier creepiness, and “enchanted” web apps.
If you ever want to feel a bit of cognitive dissonance, just consider antivirus software.
3/9/2021: Be a beta browser user
Plus: Google’s privacy promises, Sonos speaker shortcuts, and an easy way out of iCloud photos
Browser makers are always testing new ideas, and accessing those works-in-progress is one of the easiest ways to live on the cutting edge.
3/2/2021: An ode to audio notes
Plus: LastPass’ tracker troubles, new podcast tricks, and a farewell to Fry’s
It’s hard for me to believe, but somehow I’ve made it through 100 issues of Advisorator without ever mentioning Notability.
2/23/2021: Finding a new password manager
Plus: The spy pixel problem, easier arithmetic, and new tunes to try on
Over the weekend, I took some time to switch from LastPass to Bitwarden, another password manager that’s free for basic personal use. The transition was mostly painless, though I ran into a few snags along the way.