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About Dave Parrack

Dave Parrack is a staff writer at MUO. He has previously been the news editor, a section editor, and a deputy editor.

He has been writing about technology since 2007, and has been with MakeUseOf since 2011.

He has bylines at various sites, including SlashGear, New Atlas, and WebTVWire.

Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology, and thinks AI may well change the world. He is also addicted to the NYT's daily games such as Wordle, Connections, and Strands.

Dave has always been fascinated with tech, and has enjoyed charting the changes in this world for decades.

Latest Articles

Want to Edit Your Tweets? Twitter Won't Let You

If you were hoping to be able to edit your tweets then we have some bad news for you. Because it's probably never going to happen.

You Can Now Make Spotify Playlists for Pets

Spotify wants to help you make a music playlist for your pet. Which is every bit as silly as it sounds.

You Can No Longer Impersonate People on Reddit

Reddit has banned impersonation unless it's for parody and satire. This includes manipulated content designed to mislead people.

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 7

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 7. So it's time to move on from Windows 7.

Instagram Adds New Boomerang Effects

Instagram has added three new Boomerang effects. The company has also added a trimming tool which lets you edit your Boomerangs.

Update Firefox Now to Fix a Critical Flaw

You need to update your Firefox right now in order to patch a zero-day vulnerability that allows hackers to access your computer.

You Can Now Buy Game Soundtracks on Steam

Valve is making it easier to buy video game soundtracks on Steam. They're no longer listed as DLC, and that's just for starters.

Google Adds New Ways to Plan Your Next Vacation

Use Google Travel to plan your next vacation, which will help you decide when to visit, where to stay, and how much to pay.

Facebook Bans Deepfakes and Photoshops

Facebook is banning deepfakes and Photoshopped photos. The idea being to remove manipulated media designed to deceive users.

YouTube Rolls Out New Rules to Protect Kids

YouTube's new rules, which mean YouTubers need to mark their videos as having been made for kids, have now gone live. Good luck.

Facebook Revamps Its Privacy Checkup Tool

Facebook has revamped its Privacy Checkup. It has been expanded with more options, but also simplified to make it easier to use.

Roku Wants to Make Your Soundbar Roku TV Ready

Roku TV Ready is a compatibility program which means you'll be able to control your soundbar using your Roku TV remote.

Firefox Will Now Delete Your Personal Data

As a result of CCPA, Mozilla is offering all Firefox users the chance to delete their personal data. Specifically, telemetry data.

Google's Year in Search: What You Googled in 2019

Google's Year in Search includes some interesting insights regarding what we Googled in 2019.

Google Finally Ends Support for Google Glass

Google is ending support for the Explorer version of Google Glass. But Google Glass Explorers need to install one final update.

You Can Now Play Podcasts on Your Echo Using Alexa

You can now ask Alexa to play a podcast from Apple Podcasts or Spotify. So there's no excuse not to start listening to podcasts.

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The Worst Passwords of 2019 Have Been Revealed

These are the worst passwords of 2019. As they're both common and easily compromised. So, avoid using them at all costs.

Epic Is Giving Away Free Games for Christmas

The Epic Games Holiday Sale is happening right now, and as well as offering discounts on games, Epic is giving away free games.

Roku's Stream-a-thon Offers Free Premium TV

Roku has announced its second annual Stream-a-thon. Which means you can end 2019 watching premium TV for free.

YouTube Music Launches Personalized Playlists

YouTube Music now offers personalized mixes, blending songs you already know with new releases and undiscovered gems.

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