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Dave Parrack

Staff Writer

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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

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No, Gmail Isn't Being Shut Down: It's Just a Hoax

Don't worry, your emails are safe and sound in your inbox.

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How to Listen to Audiobooks for Free on Spotify

Spotify now hosts a range of audiobooks, both free and paid for. Here's how you can listen to them all for free.

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How to Download Spotify Songs to Listen Offline

Spotify lets you easily download music and/or podcasts to listen to offline.

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What Funimation Folding Into Crunchyroll Means for Subscribers

Funimation is being sunsetted, with Crunchyroll the only way forward for anime fans.

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How the Disney+ Crackdown on Password Sharing Could Affect You

If you're sharing your Disney+ password with other people, you may soon face a dilemma.

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Want to Watch the 2024 Super Bowl for Free? Try Paramount Plus

Looking to watch Super Bowl LVIII for free? Then look no further than Paramount Plus.

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How Good Is ChatGPT at Making Cocktails?

ChatGPT, and AI chat bots in general, are proving their worth in multiple fields. But can ChatGPT even help you make nice cocktails?!

How to Play Minecraft for Free in Your Browser

In this article, we explain how to play Minecraft for free in your web browser. Sure, it's Minecraft Classic, but it's still a lot of fun.

7 Positive Effects Social Media Is Having on Society

Social media is often condemned as a bad thing, but there are a number of ways social media is having a positive impact on society...

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Spotify Acknowledges That the Now Playing Bar Keeps Disappearing for Some Users

If the Now Playing bar on your Spotify keeps disappearing at random, you're not alone. Thankfully, Spotify is working on a fix.

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Spotify's Car Thing: An Exclusive Interview With the Team Behind the Device

Car Thing has the capacity to provide the in-car entertainment needs for anyone not buying a new vehicle. So we interviewed the team responsible.

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Spotify Introduces New Podcast Ads, Potentially Making the User Experience Worse

Spotify's latest Call-to-Action ads add a visual element to podcasts, but we're not convinced that this will make the user experience better.

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7 Alternatives to YouTube for Watching Videos Online

While YouTube is the ubiquitous video site, it isn't the only one that exists. These YouTube alternatives also let you watch videos online.

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What Is Vaguebooking? A Definition and Examples of This Attention Seeking Phenomenon

What is vaguebooking? Here's a definition of the phenomenon, with examples of vaguebooking to help you understand the meaning.

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How to Enable Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp

WhatsApp offers two-step verification to all of its 2 billion users worldwide. And we encourage everyone to enable this crucial security feature ASAP.

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How to Clean Up Your Twitter Account, Feed, and Followers

Your Twitter needs regular attention to keep it in tip-top shape. So here's how to clean up all aspects of your Twitter account.

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Spotify Is Testing a $0.99/Month Subscription Tier

Spotify Plus would open up new features while still making you listen to ads.

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The Dangers of Social Media on Society and Its Adverse Effects

While social media has made the world a smaller place, it isn't a wholly positive influence. Here are the negatives of social media and its impact.

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US Strategic Command Wasn't Hacked, That's Just Childish Gibberish

If you have kids nearby, never leave your computer unattended. Especially if you're doing social media for USSTRATCOM.

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Why Amazon Is Openly Arguing With Politicians on Twitter

According to reports, Jeff Bezos wants the company to push back against its critics more vocally than it has been doing.

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