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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

Twitch Is Streaming Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Right Now

Twitch is currently streaming all 886 episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The Mister Rogers marathon is happening right now, and set to end on June 3rd, 2017.

Nintendo Is Making a Legend of Zelda Mobile Game

Nintendo is rumored to be bringing The Legend of Zelda to smartphones. Unfortunately, details are thin on the ground, with the style of gameplay, business model, and release date all as yet unknown.

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Netflix Is No Longer Available on Rooted Androids

If you own an Android device that has been rooted or unlocked, you may no longer be able to download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store. Thankfully, there is a workaround.

Microsoft Is Bringing Linux Distros to Windows 10

Microsoft is doubling down on its support for Linux by announcing that three of the most popular Linux distros are coming to the Windows Store.

Your HP Laptop May Be Logging Your Every Keystroke

If you own an HP laptop or tablet you may have had every single thing you've typed on it logged and stored on your hard drive. Which is nice.

Uber Now Lets You Save Your Favorite Locations

Uber has added a new feature to its app. Called Saved Places, this essentially lets you store your favorite locations for future reference.

Google Now Helps You Find Things to Do This Weekend

Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, there are likely to be concerts, gigs, exhibitions, and events happening this weekend close to where you live. You just need to know where to look...

You Can Now Make Free Voice Calls Using Alexa

Anyone with access to Alexa can now make free voice calls. This not only goes for people with Echo speakers, but also people who have the Alexa app installed on Android or iOS.

Opera Reborn Adds Easy Access to Messaging Apps

Opera is changing things up once more. The company considers its latest changes innovative enough to justify giving the new version of Opera the codename of "Reborn".

You Can Now View Snapchat Snaps for Longer

Snapchat is rolling out new features, the biggest of which means you'll be able to view Snaps for as long as you want to, assuming the sender has opted in.

Amazon's New Echo Speaker Comes With a Touchscreen

Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show, an Alexa-enabled speaker with a touchscreen built into it. As useful as this may be, it looks like it belongs in the 1980s.

You Can Now Read Offline Using Chrome on Android

While Chrome users have had the ability to read offline for a while now, Google has made several improvements which should make it a more seamless experience.

Facebook Fights Fake News in British Newspapers

Facebook is continuing its fight against fake news, with an advertising campaign in British newspapers. The irony is that British newspapers aren't exactly unbiased journals of record.

Make a Mother's Day Movie Using Google Photos

Mother's Day is fast approaching. And just in case you've left it too late to buy a card and gift, Google has your back with a new feature on Google Photos...

Amazon FreeTime Is Now Available on Android

Amazon has launched its free FreeTime app on Android. Giving parents everywhere a new way of keeping their kids entertained with entirely innocent fayre.

Internet Pioneer About.com Rebrands to Dotdash

About.com is no more, with Dotdash launching in its stead. Why is About.com disappearing? And what is Dotdash when it's at home? Let us explain...

Microsoft Unveils a Streamlined Version of Windows 10

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of Windows 10 called Windows 10 S. This is Microsoft's answer to Chrome OS, and the new streamlined version of Windows 10 is being targeted mainly at students.

The Sheeple Really Like Their Apple AirPods

The Sheeple, also known as Apple fans, really like their AirPods. So much so that a recent survey found that 98 percent of owners are satisfied with Apple's wireless headphones.

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Yik Yak, the Anonymous Messaging App, Is Dead

Yik Yak, the anonymous messaging app beloved and loathed on university campuses in equal measures, is no more. Will anyone miss Yik Yak? Probably not.

Amazon Stops Giving Away Free Android Apps

Amazon is discontinuing its Underground Actually Free program. Which means Amazon will no longer be giving away free Android apps to anyone who wants them.

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