About Kannon Yamada
Kannon Yamada holds degrees in Journalism (BA) and International Affairs (MA). He has written about Android, Home Office, Wellness, and Hardware Reviews since 2010. He started at MakeUseOf Answers in 2010, editing it from 2013 until 2015. Since then, he developed and edited the Buyer's Guide section (2016-2018), and currently is MakeUseOf's SEO Researcher.
Scared Of Tiger Direct’s Total Defense Rebates? 3 Simple Steps To Banish Your Fear
Tiger Direct gets a lot of attention as an inexpensive retailer of electronics. Its reputation and low-cost owes something to its controversial rebate program. Be aware of the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Save Money By Switching To An MVNO: 4 Requirements You Must Know
In the United States and Canada, getting ripped off doesn't take any effort, just a signature. When you sign a contract for cellular service, you also sign away your freedom.
What Is an MVNO and How Does It Save Money on Your Cellular Bill? [MakeUseOf Explains]
In the US and Canada, we're taught that we need to sign contracts because cell phones and cellular service are so pricey. That's a bald-faced lie.
Glider Gloves (Urban Style) Review and Giveaway
Those of you seeking cold weather touchscreen gloves for this coming winter will find few better options than Glider Gloves, but does its superiority justify a $15 premium compared to other products in the market?
How To Score the Cheapest Gear for Your Nexus 5
You can get a lot more out of your Nexus 5 with a variety of relatively inexpensive peripheral devices, if you shop using discretion.
How to Get Your Identity Stolen in One Easy Step
Would you feel comfortable if a stranger got hold of your hard drive? Most people think deleting files is safe. The bad guys know better. We show you how your privacy can be compromised.
How To Create Your Own Yahoo Pipes That Can Save You Money
Sorting through tremendous volumes of data can take a lot of time. There exist two innovations that make that process simple: Yahoo Pipes and RSS. They can get you the information with very little effort.
Karma Prepaid Mobile Hotspot Review and Giveaway
With its lack of expiration dates, bonus data scheme and low data costs, Karma possesses the potential to change the mobile hotspot landscape.
7 Tech Savvy and Fiendish Tips to Get Ready for Halloween
With Halloween hot on our heels, procrastinators may have slipped behind on getting ready. Fortunately, thanks to the magic of the Internet, the lazy can catch up quickly with a few simple apps and sites.
Get Into The Halloween Spirit With The Best Horror Films Ever Made
Looking for a terrifying horror film to watch this Halloween? Thanks to sites that aggregate movie reviews, we now can get the scariest ever made, without tons of searching.
Too Many RSS Feeds? Use These Tools To Make Reading Easier
Many RSS users complain of information overload with too many RSS feeds cluttering their inbox. Fortunately, a number of RSS organization tools can tame even the wildest of feed collections. Go ahead -- declutter your feeds.
Sick of the NSA Tracking You? Burn Them with a Burner Phone
Sick of the NSA tracking you using your phone's positioning coordinates? Prepaid phones known colloquially as "burners" can provide you with partial privacy.
6 Key Tips To Avoid Bricking Your Rooted Android Device
When you own a rooted Android phone running a custom ROM, you need to take some precautions or risk "bricking" (destroying) your device.
Unofficial Guide To Feedly: Better Than Google Reader
Do you hunger for the best desktop and mobile RSS reader ever made? For both the hungry and the hopeful, Feedly satisfies.
Tablets Compared: Why You Shouldn't Spend Money on Cheap Chinese Android Imports
To answer the question regarding the quality of cheap, Chinese-designed tablets, I purchased an ASUS Nexus 7 and a Hyundai T7. Ultimately, I determine whether Chinese tablets are worth importing.
Hack Your Nook Simple Touch Into a Super E-Reader in Three Easy Steps
A hack can turn a rooted Nook into a full-fledged, game-playing tablet.
How Dual-Band Routers Can Solve Your Wireless Woes
Using a router that supports the dual-band standard can significantly boost your Wi-Fi speeds in many circumstances.
Be First In Line To Buy A Nexus 5 With Four Easy Tips And Tricks
If you want the upcoming Nexus "5", consider using a multispectrum approach that will alert you to any launch. These strategies will help you get one without waiting months.