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Dave Parrack

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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

You Can Now Try Destiny 2 for Free

Earlier this year Destiny 2 arrived on the scene, and was immediately hailed an improvement over its predecessor. And now you can play (some of) Destiny 2 completely for free.

Google Finance Gets a Flash-Free Makeover

Alphabet (yes, we know it's confusing) is giving Google Finance a makeover. And it's about time too.

Facebook Is Now Using AI to Help Prevent Suicides

Facebook is ramping up its efforts to help people having suicidal thoughts. And the social network is using artificial intelligence to identify people at risk.

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You Can Now Use Microsoft Office on a Chromebook

It looks as though Microsoft Office is finally available on Chrome OS. Thus, bringing to an end one of the major reasons people reject Chromebooks.

Celebrate Cyber Monday With a Firefox Download-A-Thon

Today is Cyber Monday. You could spend the day shopping online, but Mozilla is offering a tempting alternative in the form of The Firefox Download-A-Thon!

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Twitter Bookmarks Let You Save Tweets for Later

Twitter is actively testing a new feature that will let you save tweets for later. It may have the unoriginal name of Bookmarks, but it could be almost as useful as the Mute button.

Amazon Echo Buttons Let You Host Quiz Nights

You can now buy a new accessory for your Amazon Echo, and the Amazon Echo Buttons are destined to add an element of fun to any family get-together.

YouTube Targets Inappropriate Videos for Kids

YouTube is taking steps to tackle the problem of inappropriate or exploitative videos aimed at children. But it's a huge issue that won't be resolved overnight.

Apple's First Holiday Ad Gives Thanks for AirPods

It's Thanksgiving. Which means Apple has released its first TV commercial of the holiday season. The first of many, it has to be said.

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Valve Is Fixing Those Terrible Steam User Reviews

Valve is once again making changes aimed at making Steam user reviews more helpful. And this time it's employing cold, hard math mixed with a dose of logic.

ProtonMail Launches an Encrypted Contacts Manager

ProtonMail has launched a new contacts manager for its encrypted email service. And just like its email service, ProtonMail Contacts offers enviable levels of encryption.

You Can Now Send 4K Photos Using Facebook Messenger

Facebook is upping the maximum resolution Messenger supports, from 2K to 4K, meaning you can now send and receive photos at full resolution without Messenger compressing them.

You Can Now Play Animal Crossing on Android and iOS

The first Animal Crossing game to be released on anything other than a Nintendo console is called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and it's out now on Android and iOS.

Google Is Fixing Yet Another Pixel 2 Bug

Google has acknowledged yet another Pixel 2 bug. Still, like almost everything these days, it can be fixed at a later date with an update.

Uber Wants You to Have a Stress-Free Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time of year. So, Uber is making four changes to the service designed to help ease your woes.

20 Fun Things to Do Online When You're Bored at Work

These websites are guaranteed to ease your boredom at work. Because we know that even the best jobs have their bad points and those moments when boredom sets in.

Google Maps Now Helps You Find Points of Interest

The new-look Google Maps adds color-coding for different points of interest, and customizes the information on offer depending on where you're travelling, and how you're travelling there.

Vimeo Adds Support for HDR and 8K Video

Vimeo has added support for HDR videos, and also added 8K to the mix for good measure. The result is that videos hosted on Vimeo now have the capacity to look amazing.

You Can Now Learn Chinese Using Duolingo

With more than 1 billion speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most-spoken language in the world, so it would probably serve us all well to learn a few words and phrases.

Google Wants to Help You Find Your Dream Job

Google for Jobs is already a fantastic tool for people looking to change jobs. And Google is now adding extra tools designed to make it even easier to find your dream job.

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