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.
Uber Launches Compliments to Stop You Tipping
Uber drivers do a tough job. So the least we, as passengers, can do is thank them for their efforts. By tipping them? No. By complimenting them.
You Can Now Play Microsoft Solitaire on Your Smartphone
Microsoft has finally brought its wildly popular version of Solitaire to mobile, offering the Microsoft Solitaire Collection as a free download on Android and iOS.
Facebook Is Mailing $15 Checks to Selected Users
Facebook is sending out checks to settle a class-action lawsuit. The checks may only be for $15, but they're a reminder that there are consequences when the social network messes up.
This Video Will Cause Your iPhone to Crash
There's a video doing the rounds that, once watched, will render your iPhone unusable. Thankfully the effect appears to be temporary, and fixed with a forced reboot.
You Can Now Stream 4K Netflix on Windows 10
Netflix is finally offering 4K streaming on Windows 10. Unfortunately the list of requirements is so long that probably only a handful of people qualify.
Apple Finally Gives Something Away for Free
Apple is finally giving something away for free. Unfortunately, it's just a replacement battery for your failing iPhone 6s.
Apple Will Fix Your iPhone's Touch Disease... for $150
Apple has finally admitted that Touch Disease is a real problem. Unfortunately, it's blaming iPhone users for dropping their handsets, and charging them $150 for repairs!
Firefox Focus Blocks Ads and Trackers By Default
Firefox Focus blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring you can browse the web without fear of your every action being analyzed. Which is unfortunate for us.
Google Earth VR Lets You Take a Virtual Vacation
New technologies give us new ways of exploring the world around us. And that's especially true with Google Earth VR, which lets you embark on a virtual vacation.
Metallica Is Back on Napster Again Like It's 1999
Metallica is making a triumphant return to Napster 16 years after suing the company. So, is it too soon to thank Metallica for saving the music industry?
Google Helps Indians Find Toilets
There simply aren't enough toilets to go around in India. Which is why Google is testing a toilet location tool in Google Maps.
Super Mario Run Comes With a Hefty Price Tag
Nintendo is finally bringing its famous mascot to mobile, with Super Mario Run landing on iOS in December. Unfortunately, while it's free to try, it's rather expensive to buy.
Apple Releases a $300 Coffee Table Book for Posers
Apple has released a coffee table book full of glossy photographs of its own products. Yes, Apple has finally disappeared up its own beautifully designed backside.
You Can Now Use Skype Without an Account
In an effort to try and get more people using Skype, Microsoft has opened up its core features to anyone and everyone. Result!
The New Google Play Music Knows You Secretly Love Nickelback
Google has given Google Play Music a bit of a makeover, and this one is more than skin deep. Machine learning means the new Google Play Music knows you better than you know yourself.
300 Million AdultFriendFinder Accounts Have Leaked Online
If you have an AdultFriendFinder account you should change your password immediately. Because Friend Finder Network, the parent company of AFF, has been hacked.
No, You're Not Dead, Facebook Just Thinks You Are
Don't worry, you're not really dead. But in what can only be described as a "grave error", Facebook thinks everyone died on Friday. Oops.
This Spotify Bug Could Be Killing Your Hard Drive
The Spotify desktop application could be bombarding your hard drive with data. This is due to a bug which writes masses of unnecessary data to your hard drive.
Snapchat Sells Spectacles From Vending Machines
Snapchat has finally started selling its Spectacles. But you, person sitting there reading this, is unlikely to be able to be able to get your hands on any.
Microsoft Pays You to Ditch Your MacBook for a Surface
Microsoft really wants you to buy a Surface device. So much so it's willing to take that old MacBook off your hands in exchange for cold, hard cash.