About Ryan Dube
Ryan has a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering. He's worked 13 years in automation engineering, 5 years in IT, and now is an Apps Engineer. A former Managing Editor of MakeUseOf, he's spoken at national conferences on Data Visualization and has been featured on national TV and radio.
Latest Articles
9 Examples of Fraud and Phishing Emails to Watch Out For
How can you spot a phishing email? Here are the numerous types of fake messages you need to be wary of.
How To Spot A Chinese Domain Name Scam
Chinese domain name scams have become popular and successful. Don't let them rip you off. We will explain exactly what these scams are, but first it's more important to understand what started them.
7 Different Uses of Integrating Google Drive With Gmail
Gmail and Google Drive power many of our productivity needs. Let's see some common sense ways and some clever hacks which allow us to seamlessly bring these two services together.
Helium Publishing Closing Doors: Back Up Your Data Now
The Helium Network organization will be closing down the Helium Publishing 360 sites, effective December 15th, 2014.
How Google Keyword Planner Tool Helps You Visualize Search Trends Better
Google has really gone above and beyond in adding better visual data to the AdWords keyword search tool. Let's review the latest version of the Keyword Planner tool with its impressive visualizations
Creative But Effective Tricks to Pull a Programming All-Nighter
It's 7pm. The programming project you were supposed to be working on all week is due at 8am the next morning. You haven't started it. Pulling an all-nighter is the only option.
Plugging In Your Brain and Body - The Future Of Implanted Computers
With the current trend of technical innovation and advancement, now is a good time to explore the state of the art in computer-human technologies.
Awesome Things You Can Automatically Import To Google Calendar
A calendar keeps every aspect of your life focused in one place, allowing you to worry less and accomplish more. Here are some useful ways to import important information into your Google Calendar.
5 Ways You Can Use Facebook To Help & Inspire Your Friends
Facebook is a powerful tool. Use it to make your friends' life better.
Build Your Own Weather Dashboard In This Google Spreadsheet Master Class
Would you like to turn your Google Drive account into an intelligent weather analysis system, and live out a Star Trek fantasy? Ok!
7 IFTTT Recipes You Should Set Up For Easy Collaboration With Others
When you are collaborating with others, IFTTT offers even more opportunities to automate and simplify the process of working with others. Here are 7 useful recipes for project you're managing with someone else.
7 Ways to Plan Ahead & Prepare for Your Next Business Conference
Get the most out of your upcoming business conference. Plan ahead and take full advantage of the chance to network with people in your industry. New opportunities could come your way with these tips.
Google Analytics Video Tutorial For Beginners
You know the old movie quote, "If you build it, they will come"? Yeah, well, on the Internet that's bull. On the Internet it takes hard work, creative thinking and constant monitoring.
4 Ways to Monitor The Search Engine Health Of Your Site
If your goal is to achieve the most traffic possible, you want to know if you're achieving that goal, or if you're headed for a cliff. Here's 4 ways to check.
Stamp Out Junk Mail: 4 Tips To Stop Unwanted Snail-Mail
Every country is different, but believe it or not there are a few things that you actually can do to curb the flow of tree-destroying paper that makes its way to your mailbox.
Do Visionary Web Research Studies Using Deep Web Data & Excel Web Queries
What would you say if I told you that you have the tools at your disposal to do ground-breaking, Earth-shattering research? Well, you do, and I'll show you how.
Massive Bug in OpenSSL Puts Much of Internet At Risk
If you're one of those people who've always believed that open source cryptography is the most secure way to communicate online, you're in for a bit of a surprise.
Does The Fall Of Mt. Gox Mark The Beginning Of The End For Bitcoin? [MUO Debates]
Does 2014 mark the beginning of the end for Bitcoin?Or, is this only a bump in the road along the evolution of this new form of currency? MakeUseOf.com debates.