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
Imgur's New Snacks Let You Waste Time With GIFs
Imgur has quietly added two new features, one of which, called Snacks, is designed to help you waste your day looking at GIFs. Because what else are you going to do?
Google Launches 3 New Photo Apps Worth Trying
Google has launched three brand new photography apps for Android and iOS. They're all free, they're all original, and they're all well worth trying.
Of Course Netflix Knows What You're Watching
Netflix has been criticized for a tweet suggesting 53 people have watched The Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days. But this is a complete non-story.
Facebook Kills the Ticker Showing Friends' Activities
Facebook appears to have killed the Ticker, which previously showed you what your friends were doing on the social network in real time.
Internet Pioneers Beg the FCC to Save Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) looks set to repeal net neutrality. However, a host of internet pioneers have made a last-ditch attempt to prevent this from happening.
Google Asks Celebrities to Answer Your Questions
Google has a treat in store for people who search for information on celebrities, with a handful of celebrities having answered questions about themselves on video.
Facebook's Year in Review: How 2017 Sucked
Facebook has not only produced its own Year in Review, it has also made little videos for every one of its users. Whether or not they wanted to be reminded of 2017.
Instagram Will Now Archive All of Your Stories
Stories Archive will automatically save your Stories for the future, and Stories Highlights will let you choose certain elements of Stories to share with the world. Today is a good day.
Patreon Forces Patrons to Pay More Money
Patreon is changing the way it charges fees, which is causing confusion and consternation amongst creators and their patrons.
Beware of Facebook Asking Personal Questions
Facebook has launched a new feature that sees the social network asking users questions about themselves. The problem is trusting Facebook enough to answer truthfully.
You Can Now Use Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV
After years of being a no-show, Amazon Prime Video is finally available on Apple TV, meaning Amazon Prime subscribers can now watch Prime Video content on their Apple TV.
This Spotify Playlist Is Your Soundtrack for 2017
Your 2017 Wrapped is Spotify's look back at your listening habits over the past 12 months, with statistics to peruse and a 100-song playlist full of your favorites.
Google Launches Android Go for Budget Smartphones
Android Oreo (Go Edition) is a pared-down version of Android Oreo designed for budget smartphones, and it comes with lightweight versions of Google's core apps preinstalled.
Vidme Shuts Down Because Google and Facebook
Vidme is shutting down, and it's all the fault of Google and Facebook. At least according to the co-founder of the site.
Facebook Launches Messenger Kids for Children
Facebook has launched a new standalone version of Messenger aimed at kids. And it is, rather inevitably, called Messenger Kids.
Apple Support Now Offers Tutorials on YouTube
Apple Support now has its own YouTube channel, and while pickings are slim at the moment, it looks like it will soon be filled with tutorials.
Waze Now Offers Hands-Free Navigation for Drivers
Waze has added three oft-requested features to its Android and iOS apps. This is reason enough to give Waze another try.
Google's Datally Helps You Save Mobile Data
Google has released a new app designed to keep your other apps in check. It's for Android, naturally, is called Datally, and is all about helping you save your mobile data.
You Can Now Remix Your Friends' Instagram Photos
Instagram has added a fun new feature which lets you "remix" photos your friends have sent to you. In other words you can now graffiti all over your friends' selfies.
Plex DVR Can Now Remove Ads From Your Recordings
Plex DVR has a new trick up its sleeve, and this one means you may never have to sit through another television commercial.