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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.

Dave has always been fascinated with tech, and has enjoyed charting the changes in this world for decades.

Latest Articles

You Can Now Use Scribd Free for 30 Days

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Scribd is opening its virtual doors and giving everyone free access for up to 30 days.

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Transcribe Speech in Real Time With Google Translate

Google Translate's transcription feature lets you have anything said within earshot to be translated and transcribed in real time.

You Can Now Rent Movies Still Playing in Theaters

Universal is offering movies to rent while they're still playing in theaters. And it's all thanks to coronavirus and COVID-19.

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Facebook Shuts Down the MSQRD App

Four years after acquiring the AR face filter app, Facebook is shutting down MSQRD. Luckily, Snapchat still exists.

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Windows 10 Now Powers 1 Billion Devices

Windows 10 now powers more than 1 billion devices. This includes PCs, laptops, tablets, Xbox One consoles, and HoloLens glasses.

Discover New Videos With YouTube's Explore Tab

YouTube's new Explore tab, which replaces the old Trending tab, is designed to help you discover new videos to watch on YouTube.

Vudu Lists Help You Organize Your Digital Content

Vudu has launched a new feature called Lists, which help you organize your movies and TV shows around themes.

Ask Google Assistant to Read You a Bedtime Story

This Google Assistant feature, called Tell Me a Story, prompts Google to tell you (or your kids) a story through your phone.

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You Can Now Enable Dark Mode on Google Play

The Google Play Store app now has its own dark mode, and it's available on all but the oldest Android handsets.

You Can Now Use Multiple Signatures in Gmail

You can now create and use multiple signatures in Gmail. In this article, we show you how to get started.

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Spotify's New Home Screen Is Full of Your Favorites

Spotify has updated the home screen on its mobile and tablet apps, putting your favorites front-and-center.

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You Can Now Play Call of Duty: Warzone for Free

The new, standalone Call of Duty battle royale game, called Warzone, is now available to play for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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DoNotPay Lets You Share Streaming Services Without Sharing Passwords

DoNotPay has launched a Chrome extension which offers an easy way to share streaming services without sharing your passwords.

Reddit Launches New Effort to Help Prevent Suicide

Reddit has partnered with Crisis Text Line in an effort to help people who are considering self-harm or suicide.

Google Assistant Can Now Read Articles Aloud to You

You can now ask Google Assistant to read articles aloud to you. And you can choose from 42 languages and a range of voices.

You Can Now Ask Alexa About the US Election

If you want to keep up-to-date with the 2020 US presidential election, you just need to know what to ask Alexa.

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You Can Now Enable Dark Mode on WhatsApp

WhatsApp's dark mode turns the lights down, letting you use WhatsApp in bed without straining your eyes and/or disturbing anyone.

The New Facebook Messenger Is Smaller and Faster

Facebook has released a new version of the Messenger app, and it's both smaller to download and faster to load.

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Google Launches New Features for Pixel Phones

Google has dropped the second of what it calls Pixel feature drops. These add multiple new features to your Pixel phone.

You Can Now Play the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo

The Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is now available to play, and it should help you decide whether or not to buy the full game.

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