{"id":3890,"date":"2024-09-23T21:21:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T21:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/?page_id=3890"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:51:32","slug":"jareds-essential-apps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"How I get stuff done"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-newsletterglue-metadata ngl-metadata\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;padding-right:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;color:#666666;text-align:center;font-size:12px\" data-padding=\"10px,10px,20px,20px\" data-margin=\"0px,0px\"><div class=\"ngl-metadata-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7f90913d341018d607d40669240a3cf67eafc9b5137813ab1d0762959403220c?s=96&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ngl-metadata-author\">Jared Newman<\/div><div class=\"ngl-metadata-sep\">|<\/div><div class=\"ngl-metadata-date\" data-date-format=\"F j, Y\">September 23, 2024<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-100x58.jpg 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-200x117.jpg 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-450x262.jpg 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-600x350.jpg 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo-900x525.jpg 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ce755ec1-e01e-4507-8c3a-123ef3a5699d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"background-color: #587a6c; color: #FFFFFF; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: center; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this guide:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-2-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#0-writing-and-notetaking\" style=\"\">Writing and notetaking<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#1-photo-and-video-tools\" style=\"\">Photo and video tools<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#2-web-tools\" style=\"\">Web tools<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#3-privacy-and-security\" style=\"\">Privacy and security<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#4-time-management-and-focus\" style=\"\">Time management and focus<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/#5-more-guides\" style=\"\">More guides<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I sample a lot of apps in my capacity as a tech journalist, but only a tiny fraction of them become a fixture in my digital life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of apps, extensions, and online tools that I consider essential. They\u2019re the ones I always install after unboxing a new phone or computer\u2014or setting up a new web browser\u2014and the ones that I\u2019d genuinely miss if they went away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, new tools come around constantly, and I\u2019m always looking for better ways to get things done, so I plan to update this guide as my habits change. The apps below are essential to me as of September 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>But first:<\/strong> Want to get helpful tech advice like this every week? <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/?utm_source=newsletter\">Sign up for my Advisorator newsletter<\/a><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n<form autocomplete=\"on\" data-app=\"sendy\" class=\"wp-block-newsletterglue-form ngl-form ngl-landscape\" action=\"\" method=\"post\" data-padding=\"10px,10px,20px,20px\" data-margin=\"0px,0px\"><div class=\"ngl-form-container\"><div class=\"ngl-form-field\" style=\"margin-right:25px\"><label class=\"ngl-form-label\" for=\"ngl_email\"> <\/label><div class=\"ngl-form-input\"><input type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"email\" required class=\"ngl-form-input-text\" name=\"ngl_email\" id=\"ngl_email\" placeholder=\"Your email...\"\/><\/div><\/div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"ngl-form-button\" style=\"background-color:#587a6c;border-color:#587a63;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;color:#ffffff\">Subscribe<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ngl-message-overlay\"><div class=\"ngl-message-svg-wrap\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"#fff\" fill=\"none\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ngl-message-overlay-text\">Thanks for subscribing.<\/div><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"ngl_list_id\" id=\"ngl_list_id\" value=\"VfZQpI763OmEVHFIFwMJD0iQ\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"ngl_double_optin\" id=\"ngl_double_optin\" value=\"yes\"><\/form>\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-writing-and-notetaking\">Writing and notetaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/obsidian.md\/\">Obsidian<\/a><\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/2023\/08\/22\/8-22-2023-my-nerdy-new-notes-setup\/\">my central hub<\/a> for writing, in-depth notetaking, and weekly planning. Notes are stored as local Markdown files on your computer with various syncing options, and it allows for deeply customizable workflows thanks to its user-created plugins and themes. (For me, this replaced both <a href=\"https:\/\/notion.so\/\">Notion<\/a> for notes and <a href=\"https:\/\/typora.io\/\">Typora<\/a> for story drafts.) [Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/notability.com\"><strong>Notability<\/strong><\/a> is an iPad app for taking handwritten notes, and its killer feature is the ability to capture audio as you write. You can then tap on any part of your notes and hear what was being said at the times\u2014a trick I use for every interview I conduct. [iOS, MacOS]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Raindrop.io\"><strong>Raindrop.io<\/strong><\/a> is my bookmarking tool of choice, as it formats articles beautifully, has an embedded reader mode, and is available on every major computing platform. [Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-100x66.png 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-200x132.png 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-450x297.png 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-600x395.png 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop-900x593.png 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/raindrop.png 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bookmarks and reading view in Raindrop.io<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keep.google.com\"><strong>Google Keep<\/strong><\/a> is, ironically, my go-to app for things that don&#8217;t need keeping, such as such as group take-out orders, my parking garage location, or the random bits of article prose that float into my head. It\u2019s fast, shows everything in reverse-chronological order, and syncs across all your devices. My wife and I also use it <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/2022\/06\/07\/6-7-2022-the-secret-to-smarter-to-do-lists\/\">for our shared grocery list<\/a>. [iOS, Android, web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beeftext.org\">Beeftext<\/a> <\/strong>saves lots of time by letting me type short text snippets and expanding them into larger chunks of text. For instance, I can write my email address just by typing \u201c@@.\u201d [Windows]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-1024x502.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-1024x502.gif 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-300x147.gif 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-768x377.gif 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-100x49.gif 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-150x74.gif 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-200x98.gif 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-450x221.gif 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-600x294.gif 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beeftext-899x441.gif 899w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Text shortcuts in Beeftext<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-photo-and-video-tools\">Photo and video tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No joke: <strong>Microsoft Paint<\/strong> is my favorite app for quick-and-dirty screenshot editing. When all you need is to paste, crop, and resize an image\u2014or multiple images side-by-side\u2014there\u2019s nothing faster. [Windows]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pika.style\">Pika<\/a> <\/strong>is how I\u2019ve been beatifying my screenshots lately (including several in this article), as it adds colored borders and rounded edges with practically no effort. [web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photopea.com\/\"><strong>Photopea<\/strong><\/a> is what I use instead of Photoshop, because its layer-based editing tools are good enough for me, and it&#8217;s free to use in any web browser. [web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-1024x802.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-768x602.png 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-1536x1203.png 1536w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-100x78.png 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-150x118.png 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-200x157.png 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-450x353.png 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-600x470.png 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4-900x705.png 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-4.png 1616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.snipclip.app\/record\">Snipclip<\/a> <\/strong>is a free tool for recording videos of your computer screen, along with optional system audio and a video of yourself alongside it. [web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ezgif.com\">EZGif<\/a> <\/strong>turns videos into animated GIFs, with lots of tools for cropping, resizing, or compressing the image. I use it alongside Snipclip to create occasional GIFs for the newsletter. [web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-web-tools\">Web tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-1536x1003.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-200x131.jpg 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-450x294.jpg 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-900x588.jpg 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero.jpg 1937w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vivaldi.com\"><strong>Vivaldi<\/strong><\/a> is my default web browser. It&#8217;s loaded with <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-i-use-vivaldi-for-better-web-browsing\/\">power user features to help you stay organized<\/a>. [Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simpl.fyi\"><strong>Simplify Gmail<\/strong><\/a> makes the Gmail website look nicer while adding some extra features, such as a built-in read receipt blocker and a \u201cHide Inbox\u201d mode. [Chrome, Firefox, Safari]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/camelcamelcamel.com\/camelizer\"><strong>CamelCamelCamel<\/strong><\/a> is still the best way to quick check the price history of items on Amazon. You can also set up email alerts when an item you want hits a target price. [Chrome, Firefox, Safari]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-100x71.png 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-150x106.png 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-200x141.png 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-450x318.png 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-600x424.png 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels-900x636.png 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3camels.png 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amazon price history in CamelCamelCamel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tabliss.io\/\">Tabliss<\/a><\/strong> replaces your browser&#8217;s new tab page with a more beautiful and customizable one. [Chrome, Firefox]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-1024x602.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-1536x903.png 1536w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-100x59.png 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-200x118.png 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-450x265.png 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-600x353.png 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5-900x529.png 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-5.png 1616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note that all extensions with Chrome support will also work in other Chromium-based browsers, such as Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-privacy-and-security\">Privacy and security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\"><strong>Bitwarden<\/strong><\/a> is currently my password manager of choice. It\u2019s free, works on all my devices, and hasn\u2019t given me any major grief. The <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/2024\/03\/26\/3-26-2024-is-bitwarden-worth-paying-for\">paid version<\/a> is reasonably priced and makes managing two-factor authentication codes especially easy. [Chrome, Firefox, Safari, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, web]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kagi.com\/\"><strong>Kagi<\/strong><\/a> is what I&#8217;ve been using instead of Google Search lately. It costs $10 per month for unlimited use, but has no ads and doesn&#8217;t track your searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/duckduckgo.com\/app\"><strong>DuckDuckGo&#8217;s app<\/strong><\/a> lets you generate masked emails, and you can even create them <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/an-awesome-email-privacy-option\/\">from right inside Bitwarden<\/a>. [Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-1024x809.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-100x79.jpg 100w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-200x158.jpg 200w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-450x355.jpg 450w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-600x474.jpg 600w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias-900x711.jpg 900w, https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bitwardenalias.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a DuckDuckGo masked email in Bitwarden&#8217;s password manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ublockorigin.com\"><strong>uBlock Origin<\/strong><\/a> is a lightweight ad and tracker blocker that will make your browser feel faster and use less battery life. I install it on every browser other than Brave (whose built-in protections make it redundant). [Chrome, Firefox]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-time-management-and-focus\">Time management and focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chris.dziemborowicz.com\/apps\/hourglass\/\"><strong>Hourglass<\/strong><\/a> is a dead-simple countdown timer for Windows, which works best when pinned to the taskbar. [Windows]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/maddin.io\/gestimer\/\"><strong>Gestimer<\/strong><\/a> is a brilliant little Mac app that lets you set timers by pulling down on its menu bar icon. [MacOS]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/gestimer-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1835\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting a timer with Gestimer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/video-collaboration\/software\/logi-tune-software.html\"><strong>Logi Tune<\/strong><\/a> is a handy tool for tracking upcoming meetings and joining them with a couple of clicks. You can use it even without any Logitech hardware. [Windows, MacOS]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m more focused at work with a little ambient noise in the background. For that, I use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/store\/detail\/9P07XNM5CHP0?hl=en-us&amp;gl=US\">Ambie<\/a><\/strong> for Windows, <a href=\"https:\/\/darknoise.app\"><strong>Dark Noise<\/strong><\/a> for iOS and MacOS, and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.peakpocketstudios.atmosphere&amp;hl=en_US\"><strong>Atmosphere<\/strong><\/a> for Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got any essential apps you think I should check out? <a href=\"mailto:advisorator@jarednewman.com\">Let me know<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Thanks for reading!<\/strong> Want to get helpful tech advice like this every week? <a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/?utm_source=newsletter\">Sign up for my Advisorator newsletter<\/a><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n<form autocomplete=\"on\" data-app=\"sendy\" class=\"wp-block-newsletterglue-form ngl-form ngl-landscape\" action=\"\" method=\"post\" data-padding=\"10px,10px,20px,20px\" data-margin=\"0px,0px\"><div 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src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kindle-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Kindle Paperwhite e-reader\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/incredible-kindle-tricks\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Incredible Kindle tricks<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">How to make better use of Amazon&#8217;s e-readers and reading apps &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/incredible-kindle-tricks\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"7353\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/what-to-look-for-in-a-laptop\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/macbookair15m3-300x185.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"What to look for in a laptop\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/what-to-look-for-in-a-laptop\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >What to look for in a laptop<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">What I learned as a laptop reviewer &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/what-to-look-for-in-a-laptop\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"5664\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/two-factor-authentication-done-right\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2faprivacy-300x201.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Set up two-factor authentication the right way\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/two-factor-authentication-done-right\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Set up two-factor authentication the right way<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">How to protect your accounts without losing your mind &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/two-factor-authentication-done-right\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"10970\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/streaming-dvr-explained\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/directvrecordingoptinos-300x169.png\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"DirecTV recording confirmation page, with links to record the entire series.\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/streaming-dvr-explained\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Streaming DVR explained<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Everything you&#8217;ve wanted to know about dropping cable but keeping DVR &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/streaming-dvr-explained\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"10750\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/newmys-youtube-downloader\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/newmysyoutubedownloader-300x205.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Newmy&#039;s YouTube Downloader\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/newmys-youtube-downloader\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Newmy&#8217;s YouTube Downloader<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Other YouTube downloaders don&#8217;t work exactly the way I want, so I made my own &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/newmys-youtube-downloader\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"9005\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/delete-your-personal-info-from-the-internet-for-free\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/googleremoveapprove-300x210.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to delete your personal info from the internet for free\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/delete-your-personal-info-from-the-internet-for-free\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to delete your personal info from the internet for free<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Hide your address, phone number, and more from casual snoopers &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/delete-your-personal-info-from-the-internet-for-free\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"8569\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/chargers-cables-and-power-banks-a-cheat-sheet\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ravpowercharger-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Chargers, cables, and power banks: A cheat sheet\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/chargers-cables-and-power-banks-a-cheat-sheet\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Chargers, cables, and power banks: A cheat sheet<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">How to charge your gadgets efficiently &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/chargers-cables-and-power-banks-a-cheat-sheet\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"4424\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-tv\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tclminiqled-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to pick a TV\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-tv\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to pick a TV<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Decipher the jargon and know what you&#8217;re looking at &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-tv\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"3890\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jaredappslogo3x2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How I get stuff done\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How I get stuff done<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Just the apps I rely on the most &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/jareds-essential-apps\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"7278\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-i-use-vivaldi-for-better-web-browsing\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vivaldihero-300x196.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How I use Vivaldi for better web browsing\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-i-use-vivaldi-for-better-web-browsing\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How I use Vivaldi for better web browsing<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">My favorite browser is loaded with useful features &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-i-use-vivaldi-for-better-web-browsing\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"7064\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-ultimate-airpods-guide\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/airpodshero-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"The ultimate AirPods guide\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-ultimate-airpods-guide\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >The ultimate AirPods guide<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Make the most of Apple&#8217;s earbuds with these tips and tricks &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-ultimate-airpods-guide\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"7038\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-complete-guide-to-cord-cutting\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cordcutterweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ccgheader-1024x221.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none cvp-substitute skip-lazy \" alt=\"The Complete Guide to Cord Cutting\" title=\"\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-complete-guide-to-cord-cutting\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >The Complete Guide to Cord Cutting<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Everything I&#8217;ve learned from a decade of streaming TV coverage &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/the-complete-guide-to-cord-cutting\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"7027\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-computer-monitor\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dell-u2724de-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to pick a computer monitor\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-computer-monitor\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to pick a computer monitor<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">An expert reviewer shares what to look for &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-pick-a-computer-monitor\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"6878\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/three-steps-to-fix-google-search\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/google-mitchell-luo-UZqq8Oi7PXk-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Fix Google Search with these three steps\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/three-steps-to-fix-google-search\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Fix Google Search with these three steps<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Get better results with more privacy &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/three-steps-to-fix-google-search\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"6494\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/12-web-browser-tricks-everyone-should-know\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/googlechrome-300x219.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"13 web browser tricks everyone should know\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/12-web-browser-tricks-everyone-should-know\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >13 web browser tricks everyone should know<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Make the most of Chrome, Safari, and other browsers &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/12-web-browser-tricks-everyone-should-know\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"6455\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-shop-for-home-internet\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/internetmodem-300x188.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to shop for home internet\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-shop-for-home-internet\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to shop for home internet<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Find the best internet service in your area &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-shop-for-home-internet\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"6397\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-roll-your-own-ringtones\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-11-300x139.png\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to roll your own ringtones\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-roll-your-own-ringtones\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to roll your own ringtones<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Stand out from the herd and stop using default ringtones &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-roll-your-own-ringtones\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"6064\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-turn-off-iphone-charging-with-a-smart-plug\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/iphonebattery-300x172.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to limit iPhone charging levels with a smart plug\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-turn-off-iphone-charging-with-a-smart-plug\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to limit iPhone charging levels with a smart plug<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">For older iPhones without a limiter setting &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/how-to-turn-off-iphone-charging-with-a-smart-plug\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"5693\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/do-you-really-need-a-vpn\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/protonvpn-300x189.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Proton VPN Windows app\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/do-you-really-need-a-vpn\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Do you really need a VPN?<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Separating hype from reality &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/do-you-really-need-a-vpn\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"5687\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/carplay-and-android-auto-advice\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/carplayandroidauto-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"CarPlay and Android Auto advice\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/carplay-and-android-auto-advice\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >CarPlay and Android Auto advice<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">Make the most of your car dashboard setup &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/carplay-and-android-auto-advice\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"5676\"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/apple-and-google-pay-explained\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/applepayuse-300x200.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy \" alt=\"Apple and Google Pay, explained\" \/><\/a>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/apple-and-google-pay-explained\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Apple and Google Pay, explained<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">How to check out with your phone &#8230;<br \/><div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advisorator.com\/members\/advisorator-guides\/apple-and-google-pay-explained\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 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