About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a staff writer at MUO. He has previously been the news editor, a section editor, and a deputy editor.
He has been writing about technology since 2007, and has been with MakeUseOf since 2011.
He has bylines at various sites, including SlashGear, New Atlas, and WebTVWire.
Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology, and thinks AI may well change the world. He is also addicted to the NYT's daily games such as Wordle, Connections, and Strands.
Latest Articles
Apple Helps You Sleep Better With Night Shift on macOS
Having added Night Shift to iOS in 2016, Apple is now bringing the feature to macOS too. So Mac owners can finally stay up working late.
A New Pokemon Game Is Available on Android and iOS
Without a word of warning, Nintendo has launched a new Pokemon game on Android and iOS. Pokemon Duel is like a Pokemon board game for your mobile, which IS as geeky as it sounds.
All New Chromebooks Will Run Android Apps
Any new Chromebooks launched in 2017 and beyond will ship with access to the Google Play Store included as standard without the need for an update.
Why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Keeps Exploding
Samsung has finally figured out what was causing the Galaxy Note 7 to explode. Now it can focus on salvaging consumer confidence in the Samsung brand.
Meitu Goes Viral Despite Security Concerns
Meitu, a beautifying photo app from a Chinese company called Meitu, has gone viral. However, Meitu asks for a lot of app permissions, and is collecting masses of data on its users.
You Need to Update These Google Apps Right Now
Google has issued a warning that older versions of some of its apps will stop working in a few months. So you need to upgrade now or risk losing access.
You'll Soon Be Able to Download Shows From Hulu
Hulu is set to introduce downloads for offline viewing before the end of 2017. That is if its CEO delivers on his promise.
You Can Now Queue Google Searches When You're Offline
Google is rolling out an update to the Google app for Android. This update means you can now search Google even when you're offline. Kinda.
You Can Now Stream Endless Anime on Amazon Prime
Amazon has launched its own streaming service dedicated to anime. Called Anime Strike, this new standalone streaming service is packed to the rafters with anime series both old and new.
Apple Raises the Price of Apps by 25%
Apple is raising the price of both iOS and Mac apps in several territories by 25 percent or more. The result is the same as always… consumers getting shafted.
Barnes & Noble Stops Selling Nook Tablets
Barnes & Noble has pulled the new Nook Tablet from sale over safety fears. Furthermore, existing owners of the Nook Tablet 7 are being advised not to charge their devices using the supplied adapter.
Facebook Starts Filtering Fake News in Germany
Facebook is expanding its efforts to filter fake news. Having previously launched tools designed to counter bogus narratives in the U.S. the social network is now launching a similar set of tools in Germany.
Keeper Reveals the 25 Worst Passwords of 2016
2016 was notable for the amount of data breaches made public. Which gives us an insight into the worst passwords you can use right now.
App.net Shuts Down But Its Code Lives On
App.net, the social network that promised to beat Twitter at its own game, is shutting down. App.net will cease to exist on March 15th, 2017.
You Can Now Play FLAC Audio Files in Google Chrome
With the release of Chrome 56, Google Chrome is finally adding support for FLAC. Audiophiles around the world, rejoice!
You Can Now Hail an Uber Through Google Maps
Whether you love them or loathe them, ridesharing services are here to stay. So much so that you don't even need the Uber app to hail an Uber any more.
Opera Neon Reveals the Future of Web Browsers
Opera has launched a brand new web browser called Opera Neon. This is a concept web browser designed to offer a tantalizing glimpse at the future.
Your Instagram Stories Now Come With Adverts
Instagram is adding adverts to Instagram Stories. Thankfully these video ads aren't going to be as bad as all that. But still, they're ads, and no one likes ads.
Apple Fixes the MacBook Pro Battery Life Bug
Apple claims to have fixed one of the bugs affecting battery life on the MacBook Pro. But it's clearly "a" bug, and not "the" bug. Unfortunately.
Microsoft Eases Your Windows 10 Privacy Concerns
Ahead of the release of the Creators Update, Microsoft is addressing people's privacy concerns regarding Windows 10. But will this be enough to appease privacy advocates?