About Rob Nightingale
Rob Nightingale has a degree in Philosophy from the University of York, UK. He has worked as a social media manager and consultant for over eight years, while giving workshops in several countries. After working primarily as a technology writer from 2014 to 2018, Rob now serves as MakeUseOf's Newsletter Editor. You'll usually find him traveling the world, and experimenting with photography.
Latest Articles
7 Reasons Why The Internet of Things Should Scare You
The potential benefits of the Internet of Things grow bright, while the dangers are cast into the quiet shadows. It's time to draw attention to these dangers with seven terrifying promises of the IoT.
5 Fun Culinary Challenges to Improve Your Cooking Skills
It's all too easy to lose your passion in the kitchen or to feel that your skills have plateaued. Luckily, these challenges exist to test your skills and reinvigorate your outlook on cooking.
Maximize Evernote with 5 Powerful Features
With over 100 million users, Evernote is arguably the web's favorite productivity and note-saving tool. We are putting the spotlight on 5 under-appreciated Evernote features and detail their value.
8 Devices to Keep Elderly Relatives Safe at Home
Knowing that an elderly relative is at home alone can be worrying. Luckily, there are plenty of gadgets to that allow you to receive an alert when something isn't right.
4 Popular Productivity Tips That Should Be Ignored
Some of the productivity ideas sold to us are sometimes unfounded, and often mistaken. Let's debunk a few of these productivity myths by showing that the opposite may just as likely be true.
Free Microsoft Word Resume Templates to Help You Land Your Dream Job
When hunting for jobs, you have to consider so many things! To ease the headache of preparing your resume, we have compiled a selection of great Microsoft Word templates. Download and customize for free!
Extreme Digital Addiction Is Destroying Kids' Lives Around the Globe
With children in all corners of the globe becoming immersed in technology from ever-younger ages, it's about time we reflected on the startling impact this is having on their development.
Still Getting Spam? 4 Email Mistakes to Avoid Today
Avoiding spam is impossible. But there are some lesser known tips, tricks, and secrets that can help you fight the battle against suspicious email.
How to Turn Your Next Vacation into an Adventure
Adventure is a state of mind. Take a few ideas from here when you want your vacation to be a compromise between new excitements and familiar relaxation.
6 Ways to Sell Your Crafts Online and Make Money
Want to sell your handmade crafts online? Etsy should not be your first choice and here's why, along with several alternative sites that might suit you better.
Online Reading for Kids: 5 Ideas to Motivate Struggling Readers
When a child is struggling to read, it can be stressful for both the parents and the child. A selection of resources and strategies could save your child years of struggle.
16 Tips to Become Famous Through Your Work Interests
A promotion isn't always the career benchmark. Another is to become a thought-leader or a minor celebrity in your chosen field. Yes, you can become famous in your niche with some inspired work.
Torture Yourself With the 10 Best Bad Movies on Netflix
If you're in the mood to torture yourself, start by watching the 10 best bad movies we could find on Netflix. They're so bad that they may actually be good. Or not.
Cook More Creative Meals With These 6 Cooking Shows
Want to cook up something a little more creative in the kitchen? These TV shows will spark you with inspiration and push you in the right direction.
3 Relaxation Techniques to Help You Sleep Better
Sometimes it takes too long to fall asleep. Technology can help us sleep better with some help from better sleep habits. Try these suggestions to shut off your brain.
How to Take a Break with a Learning Vacation This Year
We work so hard. We owe it to ourselves to make sure those vacations are spent extremely well. Learning vacations are an excellent way of doing just that.
Beat the Bullies! How Celebrities React to Mean Tweets
Twitter isn't always a land of love and kindness; sometimes things can get nasty. So, we've compiled a list of celebrities reacting to mean tweets, thus beating bullies at their own game.
Spotify vs Netflix: Is There Room for Both with On-Demand Video?
Spotify may well be expanding into video streaming, and competing directly with the likes of Netflix and YouTube. Is this a smart move, or is Spotify punching above their weight?
Why Selfie Sticks Should Be Banned From Music Festivals
This strange craze for taking selfies is going too far, with selfie sticks starting to ruin other people's experience of events like music festivals. Let's stop it before it's too late!