Advisorator

  • 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…

  • 8/18/2020: Let’s fix your Wi-Fi

    Plus: Google’s music promises, a smarter webcam, and better Dropbox backups Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince.

  • 8/11/2020: The joys of running a music server

    Plus: Samsung’s pile of gadgets, a fix for iPhone app review pop-ups, and new Google Home tricks Last week, Google delivered an ultimatum to folks who rely on…

  • 8/4/2020: The netbook is is back

    Plus: A new Pixel phone, a way to reclaim Google storage space, and headphone deals galore Back in 2009, when I was just getting started as a tech…

  • 7/28/2020: How to not pay for cloud storage

    Plus: Better iPhone slo-mo, smart gadgets behaving badly, and another useful tab manager With a little bit of maneuvering, you can still enjoy the benefits of cloud storage—convenient…

  • 7/21/2020: What to look for in a laptop in 2020

    Plus: T-Mobile’s scam blocking, another email removal tool, and a neat window to the world For those who’ve subscribed to Advisorator for long enough, this week’s feature topic…

  • 7/14/2020: Here’s a better new tab page

    Plus: Taking the iOS 14 beta plunge, a neat way to save money, and last chance for a cheap iPhone This is probably a weird thing to admit,…

  • 7/7/2020: Your browser’s bookmark superpower

    Plus: Another paywall workaround, Spotify for two, and AirPods for cheap Even as technology changes, some old tricks never go out of style.

  • 6/30/2020: Try these privacy tools

    Plus: Colorize old photos, watch out for clipboard snooping, and save on a comfy mouse I don’t think people should have to spend hours of their time or…

  • 6/23/2020: Put a stop to email snooping

    Plus: Apple’s big day, Chrome’s deeper links, and an extra-cheap Kindle Did you know that I can tell whether you’ve opened this email?