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Stop shopping at the Apple Store

Posted on November 25, 2025

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

Posted on November 18, 2025

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?

Posted on November 11, 2025

Where I’ve landed on location sharing (and how to disable it).

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A streaming service that you control

Posted on November 4, 2025

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

Posted on October 28, 2025

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

Posted on October 21, 2025

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)

Posted on October 14, 2025

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

Posted on October 7, 2025

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

Posted on September 30, 2025

A guide to vetting and navigating new and unfamiliar software.

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This free tool just saved me $200

Posted on September 24, 2025

How virtual cards can keep you from getting burned by surprise charges.

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