Advisorator
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2/16/2021: Browsing beyond Chrome and Safari
Plus: Ring’s doorbell greetings, Office eBay deals explained, and a musical world tour If you’re used to staying within the confines of Chrome, Safari, or even Firefox, the…
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2/9/2021: Give this note-taking app a chance
Plus: An even simpler Gmail, Intel’s M1 rebuttal, and neat ways to stay in touch With most note-taking apps, I can usually tell within a few minutes if…
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2/2/2021: Reclaim your storage space
Plus: A vital iPhone update, a relaxing bedtime app, and more browser tab trickery Over the weekend, I solved a small storage mystery that had been bothering me…
