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.
Latest Articles
The New Google Fit Wants to Get You Moving
Google is rolling out a new version of Google Fit, its fitness tracking app for Android and Wear OS.
Netflix Wants to Stop Paying the Apple Tax
Netflix would like to avoid handing over 30 percent of your subscription to Apple. So it's testing cutting Apple out of the loop.
Skype Now Offers End-to-End Encryption
End-to-end encryption means your chats are encrypted from one end to the other, ensuring eavesdroppers can't intercept your messages.
Netflix Tests Playing Ads Between Episodes
Netflix is testing a new feature which inserts video promos between episodes. Unsurprisingly, the public testers aren't happy.
Twitter Cripples Third-Party Apps Like Tweetbot and Twitterific
Most third-party Twitter apps are now broken. And it's all Twitter's fault.
Google Search Adds More Featured Snippets
Google Search now offers you a choice of featured snippets based on your specific interest in the topic.
Google One Helps You Get More Out of Google
Google One is Google Drive plus a lot more besides, with subscribers offered a range of extra benefits across Google.
OneDrive Now Automatically Backs Up Your Folders
Once enabled, Microsoft OneDrive's Folder Protection automatically backs up your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.
Twitter Lite Is Now Available in 45+ Countries
Tech companies are releasing lightweight apps for people in developing countries. And Twitter Lite has now gone global...
Discord Launches a Steam-Style Game Store
Discord is muscling in on Steam's territory with a store selling PC games and a selection of titles for Nitro subscribers.
Instapaper Relaunches Instapaper Premium
Instapaper is available in the EU again despite GDPR, and has also relaunched Instapaper Premium. So, with the good comes some bad.
The Roku Channel Brings Free Movies to the Web
You no longer need a Roku device to watch Roku's free, ad-supported movie channel. Because The Roku Channel is now on the web.
Amazon's Storytelling App for Kids Goes Free
Amazon Rapids, Amazon's storytelling app for kids, was formerly priced at $2.99/month, but is now completely free for everyone.
Google Maps Rejects Flat Earth Theory
Google Maps now shows Earth as a sphere. Which is good news for everyone except people who think the Earth is flat.
Fortnite on Android Will Bypass Google Play
Epic Games won't be releasing Fortnite on Android through Google Play. Instead, gamers will have to download Fortnite from the official website.
Facebook Helps You Fight Your Social Media Addiction
Facebook is trying to help social media addicts by launching tools designed to help you manage your Facebook and Instagram addiction.
Apple Is Now Worth $1 Trillion and Counting
With its share price hitting $207.05, Apple became a trillion-dollar company 42 years after it was formed.
Google's Clock App Can Now Stream Spotify
These days most people set an alarm on their smartphone, which makes Google's latest feature a potential Godsend.
Google's New Chromebook Ad Roasts Windows and Mac
Google has made an ad roasting Windows and macOS while talking up the benefits of Chrome OS and the machines it powers.
WhatsApp Launches Group Calling on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has added group calls for voice and video. And while the feature only supports four people, it is end-to-end encrypted.