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.
Everything You Need to Know About the NotPetya Ransomware
A nasty form of ransomware dubbed NotPetya is currently spreading around the world. You probably have some questions, and we definitely have some answers.
You Can Now Request an Uber for Your Friends
While it's easy to request a ride for yourself, requesting a ride for someone else requires extra effort. Now, Uber is making it just as easy to request a ride for a friend.
Facebook Helps Make Messenger Chats More Fun
You can already do so much with Facebook Messenger. And now, thanks to a new update, Facebook Messenger has some new tricks up its sleeve.
Netflix Keeps Cancelling Its Best Original Shows
Netflix has cancelled Girlboss after just one season, having previous cancelled The Get Down and Sense8. So it seems Netflix is ruthlessly canning any show that doesn't find an audience.
Nintendo Launches the Super NES Classic Edition
Retro gamers will soon be able to get their hands on a brand new Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This is thanks to Nintendo launching the Super NES Classic Edition.
You Can Now Play Classic Sega Games on Your Smartphone
Sega is making a comeback of sorts. The legendary video games company has launched Sega Forever, which is devoted to keeping the Sega name alive long into the future.
eBay Now Offers a Price Match Guarantee
eBay is now offering customers a price match guarantee against a number of big-name retailers. Which represents another step towards being a legitimate online shopping site.
Tumblr Launches a Safe Mode for Sensitive Souls
Tumblr has launched a new Safe Mode designed to let sensitive souls browse the site without seeing anything likely to offend them.
Verizon Is Killing the Yahoo News Digest App
Yahoo is killing off Yahoo News Digest. This was a fantastic little app that eschewed bells and whistles in favor of being simple and easy to use. And it's going away. Shame!
Kickstarter Gold Brings Old Projects Back to Life
Kickstarter has launched a new initiative called Kickstarter Gold. This brings back some of the most popular projects and creators to have ever used the crowdfunding site.
Google Wants to Help You Find a Better Job
Google is making it easier for you to find your next job. With a little help from job sites.
You Can Now Tip Your Uber Driver... Finally!
Uber is finally allowing riders to tip their drivers. This change in policy won't please everyone who uses Uber, but most people realize it's long overdue.
Spend Your Amazon Credits Before It's Too Late
As the result of a class-action lawsuit, you may have unused credit at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Kobo waiting to be spent. If so, this credit is set to expire on Saturday (June 24).
Apple Music Has a Secret $99 Annual Subscription
Apple is now offering an annual subscription to Apple Music. And anyone taking the company up on the offer can save almost 20 percent every year.
It's Now Even Easier to Buy Gig Tickets on Spotify
Spotify is making it easier than ever for music lovers to buy gig tickets thanks to new partnerships with digital marketing platforms Eventbrite and AXS.
Microsoft Office Is Now Available on the Windows Store
You can now download Microsoft Office directly from the Windows Store for the first time. Unfortunately, at the moment the apps are only available to Windows 10 users at the moment.
Google Drive Will Now Backup and Sync Your Files
Google is replacing Google Drive for PC and Mac with a new tool that it calls Backup and Sync. This allows you to backup and sync all of your various files and folders.
You Can Now Use GIFs on Facebook (Here's How)
Facebook is finally allowing everyone to use GIFs in comments. So expect Facebook to become a mess of MySpace proportions in a very short space of time. Joy!
Google Showcases the Best Android Apps & Games
Google Play offers an impressive smorgasbord of Android apps and games. There are, however, certain apps and games that get everything right, and Google has now decided to showcase these on Google Play.
E3 2017: Super Mario Odyssey Steals the Show
Nintendo has used E3 2017 to show off Super Mario Odyssey in all its fantastically weird glory. We have a trailer, we have a release date, and we have more details about the game itself.