About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a senior writer at MUO, but 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
Microsoft Launches Skype Lite for Old Phones
Skype Lite strips everything about the messaging app back to make it more accessible to people with older handsets and/or limited internet connections. Unfortunately, you probably can't use it yet.
The Best PlayStation Games Are Currently on Sale
Sony is currently hosting a Critics' Choice Sale on the PlayStation Store. This means that some of the best PlayStation games released in the last few years are currently going cheap.
WhatsApp Reinvents the Humble Status Update
Until now, WhatsApp has only offered a very basic form of status updates. But with its latest update, WhatsApp is changing everything.
Which Tech Company Has the Best Reputation?
The Harris Poll has announced its Reputation Quotient Ratings for 2017. This sorts America's 100 most visible companies by reputation. The results are likely to surprise you...
You Can Now Buy Snapchat Spectacles Online
You can now buy a pair of Snapchat Spectacles online and start recording short videos of the world around you. Just be prepared to look like a hipster while doing so.
YouTube Is Killing Unskippable 30-Second Ads
Everyone loves YouTube. There's just one problem with the site... those annoying ads that insist on playing before you can even watch one second of the video you clicked on.
Giphy Helps You Learn Sign Language Using GIFs
It turns out that GIFs are a surprisingly effective way of learning sign language, so there's now no excuse not to try.
You Can Now Shop Til You Drop Using Google Home
You can now buy things from a range of retailers using Google Home. Starting today, you can shop for everyday essentials just by talking at your Google Home speaker.
Android and iOS Now Power 99.6% of New Smartphones
Google and Apple now enjoy a duopoly in the smartphone market, with Android and iOS boasting a combined market share of 99.6 percent. Everyone else may as well pack up and go home.
The Legendary Nokia 3310 Is Making a Comeback
The Nokia 3310 is set to make a spectacular comeback. And it's going to be cheap enough that you may want to buy one for purely nostalgic reasons.
You Can Now Make Encrypted Video Calls Using Signal
Thanks to Signal, you can now make an encrypted video call from your smartphone without worrying about who is listening in. Or at least that's the promise.
Outlook Premium Is Now Available to Everyone
Microsoft has launched Outlook Premium out of beta. This means anyone can now sign up to use the premium version of Microsoft's email service... for a price.
You Can Now Save Your Favorite Places to Google Maps
The latest update to Google Maps lets you create lists of your favorite places. You can then share your lists of places with family, friends, or complete strangers.
You Can Now Legally Stream Prince's Music Again
In 2015, Prince removed his music from most streaming services. However, with Prince having passed, his estate has deemed streaming services worthy of Prince's music once again.
Verizon Offers a New Unlimited Data Plan
Verizon has spent years trying to tempt people away from their grandfathered Unlimited data plans. However, increased competition means Verizon has got to start playing nicely again...
Quora Cracks Down on Anonymous Users
Quora is cracking down on users' ability to hide behind a veil of anonymity. The usual spammers and harassers, of course.
Pinterest Launches a Trio of Visual Discovery Tools
Pinterest has launched a trio of visual discovery tools. Because words are so 2016.
You Can Now Test the Brand New YouTube App
YouTube Go is hiding in plain sight on the Google Play Store right now, so it would be rude not to give it a quick spin, right?!
Facebook Helps You Help Others During a Crisis
Facebook is putting its huge database to good use with a new effort called Community Help. This, as you may have gleaned from the headline, helps you help others during a crisis.
You Can Now Try the New Creative Commons Search Engine
Creative Commons has launched a new search engine to help you find free-to-use images from a range of sources.