About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a senior writer at MUO, but 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
Steam Lists the Top Selling Games of 2018
Steam's catalog of games is so large it's difficult to keep track of what's hot. However, this list of top sellers should help...
Apple Releases Free Audiobooks Read by Celebrities
Apple has released six exclusive, celebrity-narrated audiobooks just for Apple Books users. And they're all available for free.
Google's Game of the Year Tests Your Knowledge of 2018
If you think you have your finger on the pulse of popular culture you should play Google's Game of the Year for 2018.
You Can Now Play Lemmings on Mobile
Lemmings has finally arrived on mobile! Unfortunately, the free-to-play with in-app purchases model stops it from being fun.
Snapchat Launches Lenses for Dogs
Snapchat has launched a range of lenses for dogs. And to coincide with the update, Snapchat is better at recognizing dog faces.
Google Canvas Is a Drawing App for Doodles
Google has launched a new progressive web app called Canvas that lets you draw doodles without needing to install anything.
Snapchat Launches Lens Challenges to Take on TikTok
Snapchat has launched Lens Challenges. These are designed to create trends, and are a challenge to the increasingly popular TikTok.
Tidal Launches Curated "My Mix" Playlists
Tidal has launched My Mix. These are curated playlists personalized for each user. So, Spotify's Daily Mix by another name.
Twitter's Chronological Timeline Is Back for Good
Twitter has been working on a way of letting users switch between a chronological timeline and a ranked timeline. And it's finally ready...
Facebook Messenger Adds New Camera Tricks
Facebook Messenger has new Selfie and Boomerang modes, plus support for augmented reality stickers.
Facebook Bug Exposes Users' Photos
A Facebook bug means thousands of third-party apps had temporary access to photos they didn't have permission to view.
The Worst Passwords of 2018, Revealed
We now know the worst passwords of 2018. These are the passwords you should never use, even if Kanye West tells you to do so.
You Can Now Donate to Charity Through Google Play
Android users can now donate to a charitable organization using Google Play. And the charities get 100 percent of the money.
Amazon Starts Selling the Google Chromecast Again
You can now buy a Google Chromecast from Amazon again. Which could signal the two companies starting to get along nicely again.
Google Reveals the Top Searches of 2018
Thanks to Google's Year in Search 2018, We now know what everyone searched for in 2018...
Why Does Everyone Hate YouTube Rewind 2018?
The YouTube Rewind 2018 video is universally disliked. So why does everyone hate YouTube Rewind 2018?
You Can Now Send Voice Messages on Instagram
Instagram now lets you send voice messages. And voice messaging has been a long time coming to Instagram...
Microsoft Claims the iPad "Isn't a Real Computer"
Microsoft has released an ad for the holidays. And while it's intended to sell the Surface Go, the Apple iPad also gets a mention.
Google Is Killing Allo to Focus on Messages
Google is killing Allo to focus its efforts entirely on Messages. Which makes sense, but is frustrating nonetheless.
Spotify Wrapped 2018 Reveals Your Streaming Habits
As an early Christmas gift, Spotify has compiled everything it knows about your musical journey through 2018.