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.
How to Fix Slow Speeds of Samsung TLC SSDs in Ultrabooks
Many Windows Ultrabook SSDs with TLC memory suffer from a crushing flaw: After a few weeks, read speeds grind to a crawl. We show you how to restore the drive's original performance.
No Sound in Windows 10? Here's How to Quickly Fix Digital Deafness
Got Windows 10 and having some sound problems? You're not alone. Thankfully there are some simple, effective troubleshooting steps you can follow.
How to Turn Any Website into an RSS Feed
Many websites do not offer RSS feeds, but there's still an easy way to get automatic notifications whenever a site updates!
LG Watch Urbane Android Smartwatch Review and Giveaway
The LG Watch Urbane running Android Wear 5.1 is successor to the LG G Watch R, which entered a market hushed by the announcement of the Apple Watch. Is the $350 Urbane worth buying?
Zensorium Tinké Health Tracker Review and Giveaway
Zensorium's Tinké is a "wearable" health tracker and meditation aid which costs around $120, compatible with both Android and iOS devices – but does it beat out other biofeedback measurement devices?
How Do I Schedule MediaFire Backups on Windows?
MediaFire is a popular file-sharing application. But did you know you can use it to schedule backups of your files?
OLALA CS820 Budget SSD Review and Giveaway
In the budget SSD market, there's lots of drives that can give you a performance boost without breaking the bank. We're taking a look at the OLALA CS820 SSD for just under $60.
What's The Best Free OCR or ICR Program For Manuscript Transcription?
I'm looking for a free Optical Character Recognition (OCR) or Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) program to scan my old manuscripts from images or photographs so I can convert them into Microsoft Word files.
Google Just Banned This Privacy Tool: How to Use Disconnect
Disconnect can shield users against invisible tracking tools, while increasing consumer awareness on surreptitious data-collection methods. It also functions as an anti-malware tool. So why has Google banned it from the Play Store?
How Do I Unlock a Sprint IPhone 6?
I have an iPhone 6 that's locked to Sprint which was purchased after February 11th 2015. Will it unlock automatically or is there something I need to do?
How Ultrabook Performance Degrades Over Time with a Samsung TLC SSD
Samsung's TLC SSDs are screwing their customers! A bug with Triple Level Cell NAND memory causes performance to degrade and voids warranty early. Find out whether you're affected and get a fix.
Amazon Echo Review and Giveaway
Amazon’s Echo offers a unique integration between voice recognition, personal assistant, home automation controls, and audio playback features for $179.99. Does the Echo break into new ground or can you do better elsewhere?
ASUS Zenwatch Review and Giveaway
ASUS’s ZenWatch beats its competitors in beauty – but do looks justify a $200 price tag?
Can You Use a Tablet as a Laptop? The Essential Apps and Gear
Want to use your Android tablet as a laptop replacement? Here is your comprehensive guide to the necessary hardware and software.
Mycestro Wearable Mouse Review and Giveaway
Mycestro turns your hand into a three-dimensional mouse. Waving your hand around as an input device might seem Harry Potter-esque, but for $150 your fantasy can become a reality.
Sony SmartWatch 3 Review and Competition
The SmartWatch 3 comes with Google's Android Wear, but unlike other versions of Android Wear, offers a near-perfect hardware profile.
Fitbit Surge Review and Giveaway
There is a single benchmark for the efficacy of a fitness wearable: does it help optimize your workout? The FitBit Surge claims it can do just that.
Dell XPS 13 2015 Review and Giveaway
The XPS represents the pinnacle of laptop design in 2015, and it's the best bang for your buck out of any laptop we've ever seen in the $800 price range.