About Ryan Dube
Ryan has a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering. He's worked 13 years in automation engineering, 5 years in IT, and now is an Apps Engineer. A former Managing Editor of MakeUseOf, he's spoken at national conferences on Data Visualization and has been featured on national TV and radio.
Create Awesome Life Automations with Multi-Step Zaps
Zapier, the single largest competitor to IFTTT, announced that it now offers users the ability to create multiple action automations called multi-step zaps.
How to Raise Free Thinking Daughters in an Online World
Parenting is a challenge in the Internet age. Let's seek answers to how we can raise free thinking daughters who grow to think critically and develop an interest in science and technology.
No Sleep Is Deadly: 10 Web Services That Can Save Your Life
Lack of sleep is a 21st Century reality. But sleep deprivation does not have to hit your health and productivity. Thanks to these web services, a good night's sleep is easily within reach.
How to Share Music from Multiple Devices to a Chromecast
Wouldn't it be cool if you could host a party and everyone could add songs to the music that's playing? With a Chromecast and these apps, that's easy.
Backing Up Your Microsoft Outlook Emails Made Simple
Backing up old emails can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be, especially if you're using Microsoft Outlook. We show you how simple the process of archiving and storing emails can be.
4 Chromecast Mistakes That Could Be Embarrassing or Worse
The great thing about Chromecast is that it's simple, fast and easy to use. However, as you'll see, this is also its achilles heel when it comes to privacy...
Did You Get Screwed By a Company? Take It to Twitter!
I used to think that Twitter wasn't very useful, until this year when I learned that Twitter is an amazing way to get what you want from any company you may do business with.
I Used Three Virtual Assistant Firms and This One Won
Hiring a virtual assistant is smart time management. We tested three virtual assistant services and found the pros and cons for each. Each test reveals the tips and tricks for picking the ideal personal assistant.
7 Nerdy Things You Can Automate with the Windows Task Scheduler
The Windows Task Scheduler can automate almost anything. If you can make it happen in a command line or a Windows script, you can schedule it with the Task Scheduler. Let us demonstrate.
Do Everything in the Car Hands Free With Google Now
You don't have to text and drive. In fact, you can do a lot with only your voice while driving -- even more than texting!
How to Create a Linux VLC Streaming Media Server for Your Home
Enjoying music or movies via Netflix or YouTube is great, but what about when the Internet is down? With a VLC media server, you'll never have to go without entertainment again!
Kuna Home Security Light Review and Giveaway
The Kuna security light is somewhat unique in that it combines the usefulness of an outdoor security camera with the aesthetic appeal of a high-quality, beautiful outdoor light.
Are USB Flash Drives Still Worth It In 2015?
USB flash drives are great for storage, but they have so many other uses. Here's how they're worth their weight in gold.
Smoke Detector Battle: Roost Smart Battery Vs Nest Protect
Once you see how the Roost Smart Battery and the Nest Protect stack up against one another, you'll wonder how you ever got along without either.
9 Easy IFTTT DO Button Tricks to Quickly Automate Your Life
Whether or not you already use the wildly popular IFTTT service, you will be able to install and configure one-tap "DO button" tricks to automate and simplify your life.
Parents and Teens Don't Understand Each Other's Internets
There comes a time in every parent's life, when you realize that you're finally out of touch with what kids are "into" these days.
Best Websites for Teens to Earn Money Online
How can a high school and college students make some easy money during summer break, or even during the school year? You will be surprised at the opportunities available on the web for teens.
Miss Windows XP? Get it Back With Zorin OS
Are you one of those old school Windows users who loved Windows XP, and were sad to see it go as the world moved on into Windows 7, 8 and 10? Introducing Zorin OS, the alternative Windows XP!
How to Post to Facebook From Command Line Now That FBCMD Is Dead
Imagine opening up a command window on your PC, typing a single line command, and posting instantly to Facebook without even opening up a browser or other app.
Swagbucks Gets You Giftcards For Doing Stuff You Already Do Online
Swagbucks is an interesting way you can earn some moola on the Internet, and you don't really have to change your usual habits.