About Mark O'Neill
Mark O'Neill is a freelance journalist and bibliophile, who has been getting stuff published since 1989. For 6 years, he was the Managing Editor of MakeUseOf. Now he writes, drinks too much tea, arm-wrestles with his dog, and writes some more.
Supercharge Your Google Forms and Get More out of Them
The humble Google Forms has loads of uses. With the availability of add-ons, you can find more ways to tap into its usefulness than ever before.
How to Re-Discover Your Neighborhood with Local Google Maps
Google Maps has helped us rediscover the world. But there still are things to be found closer to home. How do you use Google Maps to discover the hidden pearls of your neighborhood?
Escape the Drama of Bad News with 5 Daily Habits
The media is constantly bombards us with sensationalist depressing headlines. Learning how to avoid these headline takes a few routines and habits. Start now with these tips.
8 Ways To Sign A PDF From Windows, Mac & Mobile Platforms
When you get that contract via email, what do you do? You have to print the last page, sign it, scan it, and email it back — surely MakeUseOf, there must be a better way?
6 Places To Find Fresh Upcoming iPhone Apps
When you are looking for fresh and interesting apps for your iPhone, where do you go?
The Electronic Frontier Foundation - What It Is & Why It Is Important
Electronic Frontier Foundation is an international non-profit group based in the US, committed to fighting for digital rights. Let's take a look at some of their campaigns and how they can help you.
Big Daddy Is Watching: 6 Ways You Are Monitored Everyday
Are you really being spied on every hour of every day? Post-911, surveillance in western countries has obviously increased, but you'll be surprised at just how often you're being watched, and by who.
Skype Translator Offers Live Interpretation in up to 50 Languages - Free Preview Now Open to All
Everyone wants to speak a foreign language, but few are up to learning one. Skype Translator can help you interpret up to 50 written languages, including Klingon and spoken Spanish. Here's how to use it.
Tap Into These Powerful Ideas for a Digital Sabbatical Today
Have you explored the idea of a digital sabbatical? Let's take a look at how taking an extended break away from the Internet can improve -- and perhaps extend -- your life.
How to Safely Buy Online with Privacy & Security
Competing with established online stores are smaller, lesser known businesses trying to compete. But can you trust them with your Visa details? And how can you better protect yourself when shopping online?
The Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist's Guide To Online Privacy & Security
Can you stay anonymous online? With not too much and the use of easy to use web-based encryption, security and privacy tools, we believe you can. Let us show you how.
Turn Your iOS Device Into an Extra Monitor With Duet
You can now use an iPad app to expand your collection of screens, turning your $500 tablet into a small, portable monitor. It's called Duet.
BlockTogether: Why A Tool Built To Stop Harassment Is Now Used By ISIS
Block Together's intentions are good, but the potential for it to go horribly wrong are extremely high. Twitter should step in and provide its own alternative.
10 Geeky Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day
With Star Wars back in business, we felt now would be a good time to think of the wackiest ways geeks can celebrate Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you!
6 Books About Online Privacy & Security You Need to Read
As online privacy and security continue to be spicy hot topics, a whole range of high quality books are being written on the subject. Here are just six we recommend you read.
How to Make Google Calendar Collaboration Even Smarter
There are many ways to make Google Calendar smarter. Here are eight tools to make your schedule work better for you with minimal effort on your part.
8 Websites to Help You Plan Your Financial Future
Personal financial planning is a vital aspect of modern living and you need to understand it. These websites will help you improve your bank balance or wipe out your overdraft.
How To Clear Your Data From Google & Attempt To Regain Some Of Your Privacy
Wiping all trace of you from the web is not easy, but after reading Dragnet Nation by Julia Angwin you might just want to try. It's time to stop willingly throwing away your privacy.
Spice Up The Windows System Tray With These 9 Clever Features
The system tray is perhaps one of the most undervalued features of the Windows taskbar. The icons represent running programs or system functions you can manipulate. We'll show you additional options you can add.