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
Amazon Adds 1,000 Free eBooks to Prime
Prime Reading offers Amazon Prime subscribers unlimited access to more than 1,000 eBooks, magazines, short stories, comic books, and more. All for free.
You Can Now Enjoy Secret Facebook Messenger Conversations
Facebook now lets you encrypt all of your Facebook Messenger conversations. Once enabled, you can enjoy Secret Conversations safe in the knowledge nobody else is listening in.
Yahoo Has Been Spying on Your Emails for the NSA
If you have a Yahoo Mail account, Yahoo has been scanning all of your emails to help U.S. intelligence agencies. Which is nice of them.
Google Unveils New Pixel Phones, Chromecast Ultra, & More...
Google has unveiled a host of new hardware, including new Pixel phones, the Chromecast Ultra, the Daydream View, Google Home, and Google Wifi.
Lenovo Doubts Microsoft's Commitment to Windows 10 Mobile
Lenovo has zero interest in Windows 10 Mobile, and will not be making a smartphone powered by Microsoft's mobile operating system anytime soon. Lenovo isn't even convinced Microsoft is committed to Windows 10 Mobile.
The Microsoft Band Fitness Tracker Is Dead... Probably
Microsoft has probably killed its fitness tracker, the Microsoft Band. The company has pulled the Band 2 from its online store with no new hardware poised to replace it.
Netflix Removes 50% of its Catalog to Fund Original Content
Have you noticed the Netflix catalog getting smaller in recent years? We now know the number of titles available on Netflix has been halved since 2012 to fund original content.
Facebook Marketplace Lets You Sell Your Old Junk for Free
Facebook has launched Marketplace, which lets people buy and sell used items listed nearby. As a bonus, Facebook Marketplace is completely free to use.
Facebook Launches Messenger Lite for Crappy Androids
Facebook is launching a new, lighter version of its Messenger app called Messenger Lite. This will enable those with crappy smartphones to enjoy Facebook Messenger just like the rest of us.
If You Own a Samsung Phone, Uninstall the Oculus Apps Right Now
If you own a recent Samsung handset (such as the S6 or S7) then you should uninstall the Oculus apps at your earliest convenience to avoid battery burnout.
HP Abandons DRM That's Killing Third-Party Ink Cartridges
HP is backing down over its use of DRM to prevent third-party cartridges from working on its printers. And lo, it came to pass that a company saw sense for a change.
Beware: Samsung Washing Machines Are Exploding Now Too
Samsung is having a bad September. The month began with reports of the Galaxy Note 7 exploding, and it's ending with reports of Samsung washing machines exploding. Ouch!
Apple Keeps Track of Your iMessage Contacts
Apple's privacy credentials have taken a knock with the revelation that Apple logs your iMessage contacts.
BlackBerry Stops Making Phones and Nobody Cares
The long and drawn-out decline of BlackBerry continues. The latest twist in the tale being BlackBerry announcing it will no longer be developing or producing its own handsets.
Twitter Helps You Vote for Your Next President
This election is likely to be a close run thing, making it more important than ever to vote. Which is why Twitter is doing all it can to persuade you to register.
Google Launches a New YouTube Go App for India
Google has released a brand new YouTube app, called YouTube Go, which lets you watch and share videos offline.
Spotify Delivers a Daily Mix of Your Favorite Music
Buoyed by the success of Discover Weekly, Spotify is launching Daily Mix, a constantly evolving mix of new and old earworms.
Canada's Netflix Rival Shomi Is Shutting Down
Shomi, Canada's answer to Netflix, is shutting down. In the end, the juggernaut that is Netflix proved too popular to beat.
Disney Considers Bidding to Buy Twitter
Twitter is about to be sold off to the highest bidder. And Disney is likely to be one of those bidding to buy the social networking site.
Roku Revamps Its Entire Line of Streaming TV Players
Roku has unveiled its brand new lineup of streaming TV players, with five devices all vying for attention.