About Ryan Dube
Ryan has a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering. He's worked 13 years in automation engineering, 5 years in IT, and now is an Apps Engineer. A former Managing Editor of MakeUseOf, he's spoken at national conferences on Data Visualization and has been featured on national TV and radio.
Latest Articles
Why Can't 64-Bit Operating Systems Run 16-Bit Apps?
Why can't your 64-bit computer run your old 16-bit apps? Here's why, plus a few workarounds you can use anyway.
How to Use IF Statements in Microsoft Excel
Whether you're a seasoned expert or a spreadsheet beginner, you'll want to check out this guide to IF statements in Excel.
Chrome vs. Firefox: The Ultimate Android Browser Showdown
Deciding which mobile browser to use? We put Firefox and Chrome to the test to see which Android browser comes out on top.
The Best Food Delivery Service: UberEats vs. Doordash
We compared the speed and quality of two of the biggest food delivery services in the market right now: DoorDash and UberEats.
5 Smart Home Office Ideas to Streamline Your Day
These five simple smart home automations can transform your home office into a space that helps you focus, create, and stay productive!
5 Screen Capture Training Video Tips Using ActivePresenter
Want to make the best training video possible? Use these ActivePresenter tips to make a professional-level video in no time.
Find My Android: 4 Ways to Locate Your Phone
Before you lose your Android device, be sure to download at least one of these apps.
How to Patent an Idea in 8 Simple Steps
Once you've developed a killer product, the next step is patenting it! Our ultimate guide to patenting covers everything you need to know.
Why Does Google Suck? Annoying Product Issues They Never Fix
"Why does Google suck?" Google is popular but it is far from perfect. Let's talk about poor design choices and functional failings of Google products.
5 Useful VB Windows Scripts to Automate Your Computer Use
From website monitoring to system reports, learn how to automate all the things with these amazing VB scripts you can code in Windows right now.
How to Install a MySQL Database on Windows
If you often write applications that connect to database servers, it's nice if you know how to install a MySQL database on your Windows machine for testing purposes.
4 Cool Ways to Login to Facebook Without Going to the Site
There are Facebook desktop login apps, web and browser-based Facebook apps, and desktop notification services that let you access your favorite social network without ever visiting the site itself.
A Guide to Google Tools: Tips and Tricks You Can't Live Without
Find tips, tricks, and hacks that'll help you make better use of Google tools you already use. The guide covers five main Google Services.
How to Make a Calendar Template in Excel
You'll always need a calendar. We show you how to create your own custom template for free with Microsoft Excel.
The Beginner's Guide to Gmail
You may already have a Gmail account. Or, you're thinking about signing up for one. This guide has everything you need to make the most of that shiny new Gmail account.
How to Integrate Excel Data Into a Word Document
During your work week, there are probably lots of times that you find yourself copying and pasting information from Excel into Word, or the other way around. This is how people often produce written reports based on data that’s accumulated and updated in an Excel spreadsheet. In this article, I’m going to dive a little more into the background VBA scripting that allows you to actually program connections between data in Excel and Word.
Chevy Bolt EV Hands-On: Apparently, Electric Cars Don't Suck Anymore
This month we had the opportunity to test drive one of Chevy’s latest cars to hit the all-electric car market, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
How to Build a Security Camera Network Out Of Old Smartphones
There's no better use of old smartphones than by building your own DIY network security camera system -- we show you everything you need to know!
How to Send Email in a Google Sheet With Google Scripts
Learn how to use Google Scripts to automate Google productivity tools like Sheets and Docs and save yourself hours of time.