About Kannon Yamada
Kannon Yamada holds degrees in Journalism (BA) and International Affairs (MA). He has written about Android, Home Office, Wellness, and Hardware Reviews since 2010. He started at MakeUseOf Answers in 2010, editing it from 2013 until 2015. Since then, he developed and edited the Buyer's Guide section (2016-2018), and currently is MakeUseOf's SEO Researcher.
Latest Articles
Google Just Banned This Privacy Tool: How to Use Disconnect
Disconnect can shield users against invisible tracking tools, while increasing consumer awareness on surreptitious data-collection methods. It also functions as an anti-malware tool. So why has Google banned it from the Play Store?
How Do I Unlock a Sprint IPhone 6?
I have an iPhone 6 that's locked to Sprint which was purchased after February 11th 2015. Will it unlock automatically or is there something I need to do?
How Ultrabook Performance Degrades Over Time with a Samsung TLC SSD
Samsung's TLC SSDs are screwing their customers! A bug with Triple Level Cell NAND memory causes performance to degrade and voids warranty early. Find out whether you're affected and get a fix.
Can You Use a Tablet as a Laptop? The Essential Apps and Gear
Want to use your Android tablet as a laptop replacement? Here is your comprehensive guide to the necessary hardware and software.
Mycestro Wearable Mouse Review and Giveaway
Mycestro turns your hand into a three-dimensional mouse. Waving your hand around as an input device might seem Harry Potter-esque, but for $150 your fantasy can become a reality.
Sony SmartWatch 3 Review and Competition
The SmartWatch 3 comes with Google's Android Wear, but unlike other versions of Android Wear, offers a near-perfect hardware profile.
Dell XPS 13 2015 Review and Giveaway
The XPS represents the pinnacle of laptop design in 2015, and it's the best bang for your buck out of any laptop we've ever seen in the $800 price range.
Samsung Gear 2 Neo Review and Giveaway
Want a smartwatch with longer battery life? Check out the $199 Samsung Gear 2 Neo – little brother of the Samsung Gear 2, which omits the camera and smartphone independent data capabilities.
Motorola Nexus 6 Review and Giveaway
The latest entry in the Nexus devices comes with a $650 price tag, along with outstanding specs, the latest version of Android and touchless controls – but does the ginormous phablet size warrant a purchase?
Zap Yourself Smarter With This DIY tDCS Brain Stimulator
According to the United States Defense Department, zapping your brain with electricity can make you smarter - a process known as transcranial Direct Current Stimulation. And now you can try it at home, too.
Beginner's Electronics: 10 Skills You Need to Know
Many of us have never even touched a soldering iron - but making things can incredibly rewarding. Here's ten of the most basic DIY electronics skills to help you get started.
Disable Hibernate On Your SSD For Warranty Purposes
Killing your SSD only requires a bit of laziness. You can preserve your warranty and extend your SSD's lifetime by turning off hibernation. We show you why & how to do it.
What Operating Systems Do Wearable Devices Run On?
Wearable tech, in its many shapes and forms, changes human-machine interaction.
Foc.us tDCS Headset Review and Giveaway
The $249 Foc.us device shoots an electrical current into the brain – boosting one's cognitive abilities.
Muse Headband Review and Giveaway
The $299 Muse One headband can read your brain – indirectly, through observing brain activity at the skin level.
Seven Laptop Components That Can Improve Your Battery Life
Most manufacturers lie about battery performance.