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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

Tom Cruise Wants You to Change Your TV Settings

Tom Cruise hates motion smoothing. So much so he has made a PSA urging you to change the settings on your TV. This must be serious.

Quora Got Hacked: 100 Million Users Affected

Quora has been hacked. Which means up to 100 million Quora users may have had their data accessed by an unknown third party.

Google's Santa Tracker Is Back for 2018

Google's Santa Tracker is back for 2018, and there are a host of new features available in Santa's Village this time around.

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Tumblr Bans Adult Content and Upsets Users

Tumblr has always hosted a certain amount of adult content. But Tumblr is now banning adult content from its platform entirely.

Apple Music Is Coming to Your Amazon Echo

Installing the Apple Music skill in the Alexa app means you'll be able to listen to Apple Music on your Amazon Echo.

Instagram Now Lets You Choose Your Close Friends

Plenty of social networks have tried to sort our friends into groups. And now Instagram is having a crack with "Close Friends".

You Can Now Stream Tidal Music Directly From Plex

Plex and Tidal have partnered up to bring the streaming music service to the media center app.

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Google Assistant Gets New Features for the Holidays

Google thinks its Assistant can help you survive the holidays. And it has rolled out new features designed to do just that.

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Kids Are Attending Rehab for Fortnite Addiction

Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon at this point. Unfortunately, some children appear to be getting addicted to Fortnite.

Instagram Can Now Describe Photos to Visually Impaired Users

Instagram has added two new features designed to make it easier for visually impaired people to use Instagram.

YouTube Offers Discounts for Students

Students can get money off both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, making YouTube's paid-for services a more attractive option.

The Word of the Year Is... Misinformation

Dictionary.com has decided that its word of the year for 2018 is "misinformation". Which, ironically, isn't misinformation.

You Can Now Add Hashtags to Google Maps

Google Maps will soon be awash with hashtags, as users are now able to add hashtags to reviews of businesses.

You Can Now Watch Free Movies on YouTube (Legally)

YouTube has quietly started offering a selection of movies for free, as long as you're willing to sit through some ads.

You Can Now Message Businesses Using Google Maps

From now on if you find a business through Google Maps you'll be able to message them directly without leaving the app.

Instagram Now Tracks How Much Time You're Wasting on Instagram

Instagram's new activity dashboard helps you track how much time you're wasting on Instagram, and change your habits accordingly.

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Gboard Can Now Find the Perfect GIF, Emoji, or Sticker

Using Google's AI, Gboard can now recommend the visual elements guaranteed to liven up your boring conversations.

Netflix to Stop Working on the Nintendo Wii

Come January 2019, all streaming services currently available on the Wii will stop working. Thankfully, there are alternatives...

Spotify Launches an Apple Watch App

Spotify has launched its long-awaited app for the Apple Watch. Allowing you to keep your iPhone in your pocket for longer.

The Xbox One Gets Keyboard and Mouse Support

The Xbox One is finally adding keyboard and mouse support for gamers who prefer to play that way.

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