Advisorator by Jared Newman
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Fly through your computer
December 2, 2025
Raycast can be a bit daunting at first, but it can feel like a superpower once you get rolling with it. 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. Read more →
Why Apple and Google want your ID
November 18, 2025
The push for digital passports is about more than just getting through airport security. Read more →
Should you track your family’s location?
November 11, 2025
Where I've landed on location sharing (and how to disable it). Read more →
Streaming DVR options, 2FA guide, laptop advice
August 26, 2025
New and updated guides on the Advisorator website.
How I took control of my email address
August 19, 2025
Custom email domains are a great way to control a core piece of your online identity.
I learned too much about USB docks and hubs
August 13, 2025
Simple as it may seem, finding the right hub or dock can get pretty complicated.
In praise of portable monitors
July 29, 2025
Portable monitors are cheap, light, and versatile, and refreshingly free from a lot of modern tech baggage
AI doesn’t want you to think anymore
July 22, 2025
The use cases for AI agents sound deeply unappealing if you have any interest in human experiences.
The YouTube downloader of my dreams
July 15, 2025
Other YouTube downloaders don't work exactly the way I want, so I made my own.
Still trying to drop Gmail
July 1, 2025
If Fastmail can succeed where Proton failed, my dream of dropping Gmail for good might finally be within reach.
Want to go passwordless? Read this first.
June 24, 2025
We’ll all have to deal with passkeys sooner or later, so here’s what you need to know.
