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.
Latest Articles
Apple Finally Gives Something Away for Free
Apple is finally giving something away for free. Unfortunately, it's just a replacement battery for your failing iPhone 6s.
Apple Will Fix Your iPhone's Touch Disease... for $150
Apple has finally admitted that Touch Disease is a real problem. Unfortunately, it's blaming iPhone users for dropping their handsets, and charging them $150 for repairs!
Firefox Focus Blocks Ads and Trackers By Default
Firefox Focus blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring you can browse the web without fear of your every action being analyzed. Which is unfortunate for us.
Google Earth VR Lets You Take a Virtual Vacation
New technologies give us new ways of exploring the world around us. And that's especially true with Google Earth VR, which lets you embark on a virtual vacation.
Metallica Is Back on Napster Again Like It's 1999
Metallica is making a triumphant return to Napster 16 years after suing the company. So, is it too soon to thank Metallica for saving the music industry?
Google Helps Indians Find Toilets
There simply aren't enough toilets to go around in India. Which is why Google is testing a toilet location tool in Google Maps.
Super Mario Run Comes With a Hefty Price Tag
Nintendo is finally bringing its famous mascot to mobile, with Super Mario Run landing on iOS in December. Unfortunately, while it's free to try, it's rather expensive to buy.
Apple Releases a $300 Coffee Table Book for Posers
Apple has released a coffee table book full of glossy photographs of its own products. Yes, Apple has finally disappeared up its own beautifully designed backside.
You Can Now Use Skype Without an Account
In an effort to try and get more people using Skype, Microsoft has opened up its core features to anyone and everyone. Result!
The New Google Play Music Knows You Secretly Love Nickelback
Google has given Google Play Music a bit of a makeover, and this one is more than skin deep. Machine learning means the new Google Play Music knows you better than you know yourself.
This Spotify Bug Could Be Killing Your Hard Drive
The Spotify desktop application could be bombarding your hard drive with data. This is due to a bug which writes masses of unnecessary data to your hard drive.
Snapchat Sells Spectacles From Vending Machines
Snapchat has finally started selling its Spectacles. But you, person sitting there reading this, is unlikely to be able to be able to get your hands on any.
Microsoft Pays You to Ditch Your MacBook for a Surface
Microsoft really wants you to buy a Surface device. So much so it's willing to take that old MacBook off your hands in exchange for cold, hard cash.
You Can Play Overwatch for Free Next Weekend
If you have been tempted to buy Overwatch, but haven't yet dipped your hand into your pocket, Blizzard is making the game free-to-play for one weekend only.
You Can Now Send GIFs on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has added support for GIFs. This means you can now send those annoying repeating images to friends and family, whether they'll appreciate them or not.
Apple Now Sells Refurbished iPhones, But They're Expensive
Potential iPhone owners who balk at the price of the new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus can now buy a refurbished iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus from Apple.com. Unfortunately, they're not cheap.
You Should Uninstall Web of Trust Right Now
You should consider uninstalling WOT right now. Why? Because Web of Trust has been caught collecting and selling user data. Even worse, this data hasn't always been successfully anonymized.
You Can Now Watch HDR Videos On YouTube
YouTube has added support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) videos. And if one thing's certain, it's that HDR videos haven't been filmed using a potato.
Google Kills Showtimes, Annoying Moviegoers Everywhere
Google has quietly killed Google Showtimes, a standalone website telling you where and when you could see a movie in your local area. Fans of Showtimes are revolting against the decision.
Google Really, Really, Really Wants You to Vote
America is finally set to choose the next President of the United States. Regardless of who you're voting for, it's important to just vote. At least according to Google.