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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

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You Can Now Watch iTunes Movies Across iOS Devices

With the release of iTunes 12.6, users renting a movie from iTunes are no longer restricted to watching the whole thing on the device they initially rented it on. Hallelujah!

You Can Now Order From Amazon Prime Now Using Alexa

You can now order from Amazon Prime Now using nothing but Alexa. The usual caveats apply, but assuming you meet the criteria you'll be able to get your products delivered in under two hours.

Google Maps Now Remembers Where You Parked Your Car

Google Maps now has the ability to remember where you parked your car. Making Google Maps an indispensible app for anyone who either lives, or regularly travels into, a metropolitan area.

You Can Now Save Your Live Instagram Videos

Instagram now lets you save your live video after you've finished broadcasting to the world. This means that should something unexpected happen during a live stream, you can save the video for posterity.

Microsoft Is Finally Killing Windows Vista

Microsoft will soon consign Windows Vista to the dustbin of history. So if you're running Vista the time has come to upgrade to a newer version of Windows. Pick your poison!

YouTube Kills Annotations Because Everyone Hates Them

YouTube is killing annotations in favor of End Screens and Cards. There are several reasons for making this change, but the main one seems to be that everyone hates annotations.

Netflix Replaces Ratings With Thumbs Up/Down

Netflix is ditching five-star ratings in favor of a simple thumbs-up/thumbs-down. The company hopes that a binary system will entice more people to rate the content they watch.

Google's New App Turns Your Words Into Emojis

Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger is yet another messaging app. However, at least this one, which is backed by Google, does something interesting with emojis. No, really.

Google Now Lets You Control Your Child's Phone

Google has launched a new app designed to put parents back in control of their children's smartphone use. It's called Family Link, and it's sure to annoy kids everywhere.

You Can Now Pair Your Amazon Echo to Bluetooth Speakers

The Amazon Echo is a smart device in more ways than one. However, one thing the Echo hasn't been able to do is pair with a Bluetooth speaker. Until now.

Update Chrome Now to Make Your Battery Last Longer

Google Chrome can put incredible strain on system resources, burning through your battery quicker than it should. However, the latest version of Chrome alleviates this particular issue.

Pandora Launches a Premium Music Streaming Service

Pandora is launching an on-demand music streaming service to rival Spotify and Apple Music. The question is can Pandora Premium differentiate itself from the competition?

Watch YouTube Videos With Friends Using Uptime

There's a simple pleasure to be derived from watching videos with friends. But with television becoming less important, Google has launched a new social video app called Uptime.

Google Now Helps You Customize Your Android

Google has launched a new website aimed at helping you customize your Android homescreen. So it would be rude not to at least give it a go, right?

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Google Splits Hangouts Into 'Chat' and 'Meet'

Google is splitting Hangouts into two separate apps, Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. No one seems to know why, but it's happening nonetheless.

You Can Now Browse Amazon.com in Spanish

Amazon.com is going to be available in a language other than English. Unsurprisingly given the number of Spanish speakers in the U.S., that other language is Spanish. Alegrarse!

Your Google Pixel May Have a Broken Microphone

The Google Pixel is an amazing smartphone. However, even the best phones are susceptible to the odd problem here and there, and the Pixel is no exception.

Why You Should Download the PS4 v4.50 Update ASAP

Sony has now released the v4.50 firmware update for the PlayStation 4. This is a major update which adds several exciting features, so our advice is to download version 4.50 ASAP.

Yahoo Launches a Text-Based Assistant Called Captain

O Captain! My Captain! Yahoo has one more product to share. It's a text-based personal assistant, which is surely very rare.

You Can Now Ask Alexa for Medical Advice

Alexa has learned a new skill, and this one turns Amazon's smart assistant into a fount of medical knowledge. Just make sure you get a second opinion, eh.

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