Advisorator by Jared Newman
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Switching from Google Search
March 10, 2026
How to switch search engines (and why you should). Read more →
Stop getting unwanted email
March 3, 2026
Quick and easy ways to get yourself off of bulk mailing lists. Read more →
Hard times for hardware
February 24, 2026
Companies start to admit that they set prices based on personal data. Read more →
Don’t get screwed by “surveillance pricing”
February 17, 2026
Companies start to admit that they set prices based on personal data. Read more →
Stop shopping at the Apple Store
November 25, 2025
Unless you enjoy getting ripped off, there’s little reason to shop at the Apple Store for anything but an iPhone.
Why Apple and Google want your ID
November 18, 2025
The push for digital passports is about more than just getting through airport security.
Should you track your family’s location?
November 11, 2025
Where I've landed on location sharing (and how to disable it).
A streaming service that you control
November 4, 2025
Control your own streaming setup with a cheap computer and a collection of video or music files.
Attack of the AI browsers
October 28, 2025
A new wave of AI browsers include some serious security, privacy, usability trade-offs.
How I’m getting away from Google
October 21, 2025
I can't quit entirely, but I'm trying to limit my exposure.
How I’m using AI (and not paying for it)
October 14, 2025
Bouncing between different offerings is an easy way to extend your free AI usage.
Amazon and Google want a smart home do-over
October 7, 2025
After years of letting their smart home systems languish, Amazon and Google want a re-do.
This free tool just saved me $200
September 24, 2025
How virtual cards can keep you from getting burned by surprise charges.
