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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

4 New Tools to Keep Your Pinterest Boards Organized

Pinterest has rolled out a number of new tools designed to help your pins, boards, and sections looking exactly the way you want them to look. And you know you can't resist...

Google Reveals How Chrome's New Ad Blocker Works

Google Chrome now has its own built-in ad blocker. And in order to clear up any confusion, Google has explained how Chrome's new ad blocker works...

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You Can Play Overwatch for Free This Weekend

As popular as Overwatch already is, there is always room for more players. Which is why Blizzard is offering you and everyone you know the chance to play Overwatch for free this weekend.

Facebook Messenger Helps You Celebrate Valentine's Day

Just in time for the celebration of love, romance, and relationships that is Valentine's Day, Facebook has added some new features to Messenger...

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Users Petition Snapchat to Remove the New Update

If you're under the age of 35, Snapchat is probably your thing. Or at least it was until the new Snapchat update started rolling out last week. Now, Snapchat users are revolting.

Apple Explains How to Use Your New HomePod

With the HomePod being a brand new product from Apple, the company clearly thinks its customers may need a little help figuring out how to use it.

Twitch Issues New Rules for Streamers and Viewers

Twitch is making some changes to its community guidelines. This is a long overdue response to accusations that Twitch is becoming an increasingly toxic community.

Facebook Is Testing a Downvote Button

Facebook is currently testing a Downvote button for comments. And despite what you might have read, this isn't a Dislike button. Unfortunately.

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Netflix Reveals What Shows People Binge-Watch First

Netflix has released a list of the shows which people have binge-watched first. Which is a good excuse to get everyone checking their Netflix viewing activity.

You Can Now Limit How Long Your Children Play PS4

Sony has detailed the changes coming in v5.50 of the PlayStation 4 system software update. And the highlight for parents with children who game is a new Play Time Management feature.

This Alexa Skill Lets Gordon Ramsay Criticize Your Cooking

Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity chef who has made his name shouting and swearing at people. And you can now let him shout and swear at you for burning his porridge.

You Can Now Use Microsoft Cortana on Your iPad

This comes two years after Microsoft released Cortana for iPhones, which makes you wonder why it's taken the company so long to invite iPad owners to the party.

Amazon Removes the Ads From Prime Exclusive Phones

An update will remove the ads from handsets already in the wild, while any new devices sold will be free of the lockscreen ads from day one.

You Can Now Plan Vacations Using Google Search

Google is improving the way it deals with searches related to vacations. In particular, vacation-related searches made on mobile devices.

Spotify Can Now Create Custom Playlists for You

A Spotify engineer has invited users to try a new tool that lets you create custom playlists. And the tool, called Nelson, could provide you with endless Spotify playlists.

How Netflix Won Super Bowl LII With The Cloverfield Paradox

While in sporting terms the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots, Netflix was the real winner of Super Bowl LII. And it's all thanks to The Cloverfield Paradox.

You Can Now Use YouTube TV on Your Roku Device

YouTube TV is finally available on Roku devices. So assuming you live in an area covered by YouTube TV you could now sign up for cable-free live TV.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Been Delayed Again

Red Dead Redemption 2 has been delayed again, with Rockstar Games setting a new release date of October 26th, 2018. Let's hope the wait is worth it.

Google Assistant Can Now Wake You Up With a Song

If you own a Google Home, a Google Home Max, or any other smart speaker, Google Assistant has some new tricks to show you...

YouTube Go Is Now Available in 130 Countries

YouTube Go, a lightweight version of YouTube designed for people with dodgy phones and/or data limits, is now available in more than 130 countries.

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