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
How to Protect Your PS4 From This Messaging Bug
There's a message capable of crashing your PS4. Thankfully, there's a way of protecting your PS4 from this malicious annoyance...
Apple Music Adds Song Lyrics From Genius
Apple Music users will now be able to sing along to songs even if they forget the words. And it's all thanks to Genius...
Sony Finally Lets You Change Your PSN ID
Sony is finally going to let PlayStation owners change their PSN IDs, and it has only taken 12 years of begging to make it happen.
Spotify Looks Back Over a Decade of Music
Spotify is now 10 years old, and the company has taken the opportunity to look back over a "decade of discovery".
Snap Originals Are Short Snapchat TV Shows
Snapchat has commissioned a dozen new shows to air on its platform. Called Snap Originals, they're essentially short TV shows.
Google Unveils the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub
Google has unveiled a bunch of new hardware, including the Pixel 3, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub.
Google Shuts Down Google+ After Data Leak
Google is shutting down Google+, at least for consumers. This is due to low engagement levels, as well as a potential data leak.
Facebook Portal Makes Video Calling Easier
Portal from Facebook is essentially a videophone as people from the 1960s predicted we would all be using by now...
Netflix Is the Biggest Data Hog in the World
In terms of snaffling internet data, Netflix has everyone else beaten. And video is the biggest drain on bandwidth overall.
You Can Now Book a Ride Using Google Assistant
With ridesharing apps taking the world by storm, Google is making it even easier to book a ride. And it's all thanks to Assistant.
Nametag Makes It Easy to Add Instagram Friends
Nametag allows everyone on Instagram to create a personalized name tag that's unique to them. Yes, just like Snapchat's Snapcodes.
Plex Adds Free On-Demand Web Shows
With the launch of Plex Web Shows, anyone with a Plex account can watch web shows on the Plex app. All for free, and on demand.
Opera Touch Brings One-Handed Browsing to iOS
Opera Touch is a mobile web browser designed to be used with one hand, and offering a host of mobile-friendly features.
How to Play Google's Secret Text Adventure Game
it turns out there's a full text adventure game lurking within the Google Search developer console... if you know how to find it.
Google Maps Helps Commuters Get to Work
Google Maps now boasts a dedicated Commute tab packed full of features designed to help commuters plan their route to work.
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Skype Classic
Microsoft is preparing to pull support for Skype Classic, officially known as Skype 7.0. And there's nothing you can do about it.
Facebook Hack Affects 50 Million Accounts
Around 50 million Facebook users may have had their accounts accessed as part of a major security breach. Which isn't good news.
Google Helps You Plan Your Next Vacation
Google wants to be the one tool to rule them all when it comes to vacation planning. And it's getting closer by the day.
Amazon Launches a New 4-Star Retail Store
Amazon is continuing its push into bricks-and-mortar retail. This time with a new store in New York called Amazon 4-star.
Google Celebrates its 20th Birthday in Style
Google is celebrating its 20th birthday, and, as is its style, the company is celebrating in a number of different ways...