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Dave Parrack-Deputy Editor for Creative, Entertainment, Gaming, and Social | Oversees Coverage of News and Current Events

Dave Parrack

Deputy Editor for Creative, Entertainment, Gaming, and Social | Oversees Coverage of News and Current Events

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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.

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If You Use Messenger, Prepare to Start Seeing Ads

Facebook is currently testing placing ads in Messenger, which, once rolled out globally, means an added annoyance for 1 billion users worldwide.

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HP Recalls 101,000 Laptop Batteries, So Check Yours Now

HP is recalling 101,000 laptop batteries deemed to be at risk of overheating. Thankfully, HP is offering a free replacement battery to everyone affected.

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You Can Now Download Netflix Content to an SD Card

You're no longer limited to the space on your mobile device, as you can now download Netflix content to an SD card. Caveats notwithstanding.

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Apple Helps You Sleep Better With Night Shift on macOS

Having added Night Shift to iOS in 2016, Apple is now bringing the feature to macOS too. So Mac owners can finally stay up working late.

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A New Pokemon Game Is Available on Android and iOS

Without a word of warning, Nintendo has launched a new Pokemon game on Android and iOS. Pokemon Duel is like a Pokemon board game for your mobile, which IS as geeky as it sounds.

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All New Chromebooks Will Run Android Apps

Any new Chromebooks launched in 2017 and beyond will ship with access to the Google Play Store included as standard without the need for an update.

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Why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Keeps Exploding

Samsung has finally figured out what was causing the Galaxy Note 7 to explode. Now it can focus on salvaging consumer confidence in the Samsung brand.

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Meitu Goes Viral Despite Security Concerns

Meitu, a beautifying photo app from a Chinese company called Meitu, has gone viral. However, Meitu asks for a lot of app permissions, and is collecting masses of data on its users.

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You Need to Update These Google Apps Right Now

Google has issued a warning that older versions of some of its apps will stop working in a few months. So you need to upgrade now or risk losing access.

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The Original iPhone Is Now Dead Because AT&T

If you still own an original iPhone then it's now nothing more than a technological relic. And it's all AT&T's fault.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Download Shows From Hulu

Hulu is set to introduce downloads for offline viewing before the end of 2017. That is if its CEO delivers on his promise.

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You Can Now Queue Google Searches When You're Offline

Google is rolling out an update to the Google app for Android. This update means you can now search Google even when you're offline. Kinda.

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You Can Now Stream Endless Anime on Amazon Prime

Amazon has launched its own streaming service dedicated to anime. Called Anime Strike, this new standalone streaming service is packed to the rafters with anime series both old and new.

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Apple Raises the Price of Apps by 25%

Apple is raising the price of both iOS and Mac apps in several territories by 25 percent or more. The result is the same as always… consumers getting shafted.

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Barnes & Noble Stops Selling Nook Tablets

Barnes & Noble has pulled the new Nook Tablet from sale over safety fears. Furthermore, existing owners of the Nook Tablet 7 are being advised not to charge their devices using the supplied adapter.

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Facebook Starts Filtering Fake News in Germany

Facebook is expanding its efforts to filter fake news. Having previously launched tools designed to counter bogus narratives in the U.S. the social network is now launching a similar set of tools in Germany.

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Keeper Reveals the 25 Worst Passwords of 2016

2016 was notable for the amount of data breaches made public. Which gives us an insight into the worst passwords you can use right now.

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App.net Shuts Down But Its Code Lives On

App.net, the social network that promised to beat Twitter at its own game, is shutting down. App.net will cease to exist on March 15th, 2017.

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You Can Now Play FLAC Audio Files in Google Chrome

With the release of Chrome 56, Google Chrome is finally adding support for FLAC. Audiophiles around the world, rejoice!

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You Can Now Hail an Uber Through Google Maps

Whether you love them or loathe them, ridesharing services are here to stay. So much so that you don't even need the Uber app to hail an Uber any more.

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