About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a Deputy Editor at MUO and also oversees the site's coverage of current events. He has been writing about technology since 2007, and with MakeUseOf since 2011.
He has previously written for various sites, including Blorge, WebTVWire, and New Atlas.
Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He thinks AI will change the world sooner than people think, for good or for bad. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology.
How Not To Twitter: 7 Hashtag Fails To Learn From
This is a list of seven rather embarrassing hashtag fails that demonstrate how this simple shorthand can go horribly wrong. Thankfully, there are lessons to be learned here.
7 Types Of People Who Deserve An Immediate Facebook Unfriending
A lot of people post nonsense on Facebook. Nonsense that really should get them unfriended, by you, immediately. Do your friends do these things? It might be time.
8 Super Websites for Soccer Fans
A list of eight of the best websites all soccer fans should bookmark. Some specialize in news, others in opinion, some focus on goals, others on statistics. All are valuable repositories for the beautiful game.
Plan Future Vacations With These Pinterest-Style Websites For Locations
Pinterest has inspired many websites to adopt its look and feel. Pinterest-for-location is a genre all of its own, populated by beautifully designed travel websites. Head towards five of the best.
The Games, TV Shows, Movies, & Technology That Influenced GTA V
As with every medium, video games are heavily influenced by other things, and there are plenty of examples of this in GTA V.
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The Web is a place full of content that is far too easy to miss. This column has one simple aim: to collect the best weird and wonderful content that appears on the Web.
Tweets By Twitter? These Accounts By Twitter Are Worth A Follow
Your Twitter experience lives or dies on the selection of accounts you choose to follow. These Twitter accounts are curated by Twitter itself to highlight content guaranteed to pique your interest.
GTA V On Film: 10 Great Grand Theft Auto 5 Videos
We have compiled a list of 10 of the best GTA V videos released so far; all embedded below for your delectation.
The 8 Best Rockstar Games Of All Time
Rockstar Games is more than just Grand Theft Auto, and its back catalog of titles deserves a closer look. What follows is a list of the best titles Rockstar Games has released so far.
Bookmark This: Us Vs Th3m Is The Best Website You've Never Heard Of
Us Vs Th3m is dedicated to both producing and sharing funny Web content. Everything posted to the site is meant to raise a laugh and be highly shareable on social networks.
In a Nutshell, How Would You Describe MakeUseOf to a Friend? [You Told Us]
We asked you, "In A Nutshell, How Would You Describe MakeUseOf To A Friend"? We got a good number of responses to the question, and most of the commenters offered positive soundbites.
4 Ways Parents Can Educate Themselves On Video Games
The only way parents can guard against their offspring playing video games they don't agree with is by educating themselves about them. After all, it's impossible to police something without first understanding it. Thankfully there are several simple ways parents can educate themselves on video games.
10 YouTube Videos Exploring The New iPhone 5s and 5c
Assuming you haven't been living under a rock, located deep in a forest, surrounded by a very tall wall; you'll be aware that Apple has unveiled its latest smartphone.
What To Look For In The Perfect Office Chair
It is absolutely crucial to pick the right office chair. The decision over which to buy shouldn't be taken lightly, especially if you're going to be spending several hours of each day sitting on the chair you end up buying.
Follow These 8 Twitter Feeds For All The Gaming News
Gamers need news. If you're a gamer, you probably want to know the latest goings-on in the industry. You want rumors, release dates, and trailers. Opinion pieces and round-ups of the best games in a certain genre. And while we at MakeUseOf do our best to provide much of that content, there are some gaming-related Twitter feeds that deserve your attention.
5 Essential Nintendo DS Game Franchises Everybody Should Play
In a world where all smartphones and tablets are capable of playing brilliant video games such as Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga, it's easy to forget about the dedicated handheld games consoles on the market. And with the 3DS and PS Vita being the latest and greatest handheld games consoles, it's even easier to forget about the humble Nintendo DS. However, ignoring the DS would be a huge mistake.
Where Should Microsoft Go From Here? [You Told Us]
Microsoft is facing an important next phase in its long and (sometimes) illustrious history. The past decade has seen the Redmond-based company struggle to maintain its once vice-like grip on computers. Now, Microsoft is attempting to change from the inside out, with a new company structure and strategy as outlined in a memo from Steve Ballmer to the employees in July. With all of this going on we decided to seek out your views on Microsoft and your suggestions regarding the future direction of the company.
5 Kickstarter-Funded Games You Will Want To Play In 2014
Kickstarter has enabled a good number of games to be developed that otherwise wouldn't have ever made it off the drawing board. And what follows are just five games from that list; all which look phenomenal, and all of which are due to be released in 2014. Let's check them out!