Shay Meinecke
Contributing since March, 2015
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About Shay Meinecke
Social media, smart home, and tech writer for MUO
Latest Articles
6 of the Best DIY Apple Watch Charging Stands
Having to spend big money on an Apple Watch stand sucks. So why not make your own?
The 20 Best Websites to Bookmark for Learning Math Step by Step
Struggling to understand your math lessons? Here are the best sites for various math subjects so you can learn faster and understand better!
How These Smart Home Devices Will Keep You Warm
The cold days and freezing nights are about to begin. When winter does come, these smart home products can help you stay warm.
Voice of Siri Susan Bennett Tells MakeUseOf How Siri Changed Her Life
At the forefront of Apple's original caring, often funny voice-powered assistant is a voice recognized the world over. That voice belongs to Susan Bennett.
Why You're Not Getting Hosted on Couchsurfing (and What to Do About It)
People love Couchsurfing. But many people find it difficult to find hosts or people willing to help on their travels. Here's why.
Siri vs Google Now vs Cortana for Home Voice Control
To find which home voice control is best for you, and which voice assistant fits your specific needs, we've unveiled the pros and cons for Siri, Google Now, and Cortana.
5 Ways You Can Experience the Best Travel Ever With Couchsurfing
The new Couchsurfing update promises to better bring together travelers from around the world to learn about culture, share food, and have fun. And with Hangouts, you can easily do so.
E3 2016: A Look at the Most Exciting Game Announcements
Excited for all of the new games announced at E3 2016? Here are the announcements you need to know about!
How to Set Up Smart Lights So They Don't Annoy Everyone
Sometimes all you want is a smart bulb that does what it's suppose to do - turn on or off. Sometimes it can be downright difficult to get your smart light to work properly!
How You Can Transform Your Apartment Into a Smart Home
I'm here to tell you that it's possible to transform your apartment, duplex, or anywhere else you might live into a smart place, one that'll impress your friends and ease your life.
Clever Automations to Hack Your Morning and Wake Up Easy
What if I told you that you could have a better morning with the help of some handy tech? With these tips you can wake up more refreshed and ready to take on the world.
How To Enable WhatsApp's Security Encryption
The so-called end-to-end encryption protocol promises that "only you and the person you're communicating with can read what is sent." No one, not even WhatsApp, has access to your content.
How Twitter Is Changing How You Watch Sports
Twitter is becoming an increasingly important player when it comes to sports broadcasting, and its acquisition of the broadcast rights to NFL games could have a huge impact on everyone involved.
Why You Should Embrace Twitter's New Timeline
No one knows whether Twitter will survive until 2026. There are, however, things Twitter should do if they do want to please their fans and survive what some users have said is their ultimate fate -- death.
How to Keep Up with the Trends on Social Media
Modern journalists always have an eye on social media to see which stories are trending and why. Do you want to track social media trends like the professionals do?
How You Can Use Social Media to Save on Travel
By keeping up with social media trends, applying for the right gigs, and knowing what social sites and apps are best, you can fund your next adventure with ease. So, read more, save, and travel!
Clever IFTTT Smart Home Integrations For Your Life
The future of the smart home is now. And thanks to online websites like IFTTT, creating a smart home is easy and more impressive than ever.
8 Stunning Cyberpunk Costume Ideas with LEDs
Combining cyberpunk culture, clothing, and LEDs might sound a bit radical, but people out there, right now, are creating clothing and accessories that will blow your mind.
This Simple Process Will Make Your Job Search Insanely Productive
There's a simple process you can employ that will make your job search via social media insanely productive, and hopefully land you that coveted job you've always wanted.