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
9 Weebly Websites That Actually Don't Suck
Weebly offers uber-simple, drag-and-drop website creation and free web hosting. Not all sites end up looking well-designed. But let's look at some of the best examples of Weebly websites.
3 Essential Gadgets to Monitor Your Home Whenever You're Away
If you leave your home for an extended period of time, water, temperature, or criminals can wreak havoc. We're going to show you how you can protect your home from all of these.
Log Your Home Activity With Google Sheets and USB Cameras
If you have a USB camera and a computer, you already have everything you need to set up an inexpensive motion detection system.
5 Tips That Let Me Work 3 Jobs & How You Can Too
There are some simple secrets to superhuman productivity. Let's take a look at these tips to help you multiply your productivity without sacrificing your personal life.
Can You Actually Save Money With the Walmart MoneyCard?
The Walmart MoneyCard promises big savings, but does it actually deliver? We take a look at the fine print to find out.
Installing Your WeMo Switch: A Step-by-Step Guide
A smart plug or lightbulb are one thing -- you only need to plug those in and they work. But in the case of a smart light switch, you have to deal with electrical wiring.
5 Best Android Apps for Tracking Calories
If you're looking to keep track of your calories, these Android apps make it super easy.
How to Decide If a Chromebook Is Right For You
Is a Chromebook for everyone? In a word: No. There is a time and a place for a Chromebook. If you are contemplating this laptop replacement, there are a few things you should consider first.
5 Tips to Block Politics From Your Facebook Timeline
But every four years in the United States, the election comes along to completely and totally transform Facebook into a virtual nightmare. Here's how to block political posts on Facebook.
5 Windows Tricks to Help You Recover from PC Accidents
All progress aside, Windows 10 still contains countless traps for unsuspecting users. Thankfully, disaster is preventable and mistakes can be undone. We show you common Windows accidents and how to recover from them.
Test Nest IFTTT Recipes Before You Buy, With Nest Home Simulator
Automating your home with products like the Nest Thermostat or the Nest Protect smoke detector is very cool, but wouldn't it be nice to actually test those automations out without buying those devices first?
How to Prevent Basement Flooding For Just $100
A simple project you can do in under 30 minutes that protects your basement from water and your home from expensive damage – for just $100.
5 Habit Changing Flowcharts You Can Make in a Few Minutes
Did you know you can use flowcharts and mindmaps to create or remove habits in your life? Let's try five powerful visual examples to set five healthy goals for our lives.
How to Use the Weather Forecast to Automate Your Home
Many people think that "smart home" automation is only for geeks who have a pile of gadgets around their home, but there are some automation tricks you can do without loads of sensors.
5 Gadgets You Should Get to Make Working Out Less Boring
Bored at the gym? Yes, working out isn't always fun. A bit of variety goes a long way. These five exciting gadgets are some of the best fitness investments you can make right now.
7 Ways a Bluetooth Speaker Can Let Your Gadgets Talk to You
You've probably seen portable Bluetooth speakers on sale, but never thought of a need for them. Think again: you can use IFTTT to make a simple notification system for your smart home.
How Watching 3 Motivational Videos a Day Changed My Life
Want to see if motivational videos have any kind of impact on your life? If you have a dream that you've been putting off, try a life experiment of watching motivational videos every day.
How to Make More Money Selling on eBay
To maximize your earnings on eBay, you need to take a number of factors into account; we'll walk you through the best way to get the most out of your auctions.
Why Mobile Weight Loss Apps Suck More Than a Vacuum
Apps for working out are all over the place, but do they actually work?