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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

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Did You Get Screwed By a Company? Take It to Twitter!

I used to think that Twitter wasn't very useful, until this year when I learned that Twitter is an amazing way to get what you want from any company you may do business with.

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I Used Three Virtual Assistant Firms and This One Won

Hiring a virtual assistant is smart time management. We tested three virtual assistant services and found the pros and cons for each. Each test reveals the tips and tricks for picking the ideal personal assistant.

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7 Nerdy Things You Can Automate with the Windows Task Scheduler

The Windows Task Scheduler can automate almost anything. If you can make it happen in a command line or a Windows script, you can schedule it with the Task Scheduler. Let us demonstrate.

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Do Everything in the Car Hands Free With Google Now

You don't have to text and drive. In fact, you can do a lot with only your voice while driving -- even more than texting!

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How to Create a Linux VLC Streaming Media Server for Your Home

Enjoying music or movies via Netflix or YouTube is great, but what about when the Internet is down? With a VLC media server, you'll never have to go without entertainment again!

Kuna Home Security Light Review and Giveaway

The Kuna security light is somewhat unique in that it combines the usefulness of an outdoor security camera with the aesthetic appeal of a high-quality, beautiful outdoor light.

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Are USB Flash Drives Still Worth It In 2015?

USB flash drives are great for storage, but they have so many other uses. Here's how they're worth their weight in gold.

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Smoke Detector Battle: Roost Smart Battery Vs Nest Protect

Once you see how the Roost Smart Battery and the Nest Protect stack up against one another, you'll wonder how you ever got along without either.

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9 Easy IFTTT DO Button Tricks to Quickly Automate Your Life

Whether or not you already use the wildly popular IFTTT service, you will be able to install and configure one-tap "DO button" tricks to automate and simplify your life.

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Parents and Teens Don't Understand Each Other's Internets

There comes a time in every parent's life, when you realize that you're finally out of touch with what kids are "into" these days.

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Best Websites for Teens to Earn Money Online

How can a high school and college students make some easy money during summer break, or even during the school year? You will be surprised at the opportunities available on the web for teens.

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Miss Windows XP? Get it Back With Zorin OS

Are you one of those old school Windows users who loved Windows XP, and were sad to see it go as the world moved on into Windows 7, 8 and 10? Introducing Zorin OS, the alternative Windows XP!

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How to Post to Facebook From Command Line Now That FBCMD Is Dead

Imagine opening up a command window on your PC, typing a single line command, and posting instantly to Facebook without even opening up a browser or other app.

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Swagbucks Gets You Giftcards For Doing Stuff You Already Do Online

Swagbucks is an interesting way you can earn some moola on the Internet, and you don't really have to change your usual habits.

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This Guy Invented the Maker Faire in 2006 and It's Still Awesome

If you're looking for modern displays of innovation and creativity, the Maker Faire is where you'll find it.

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3 Sure Ways to Boost Your Productivity with Google Scripts

It's possible to do all kinds of really cool automations with Google Scripts, and you don't even have to create them from scratch. Boost your productivity in a big way.

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Make a Remote Controlled Photo Slideshow With an Android

If you've ever wanted a digital photo display in your home, I'm going to show you how to use an old tablet, connector pieces, and a monitor to create your photo frame.

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How to Create a Linux Internet TV Station With Automatic Content

Wouldn't it be great to turn on your PC and have automatically playing your favorite newscasts? You could enjoy the first coffee of the day, absorbing your news fix. Sound complicated? It's not.

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Use This Google Form Budget Trick to Control Your Spending

We show you a step-by-step guide on how a simple combination of Google tools can help you track your spending with a fantastic level of detail.

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7 Secrets to Posting Viral Videos Everyone Will Share

For people trying to get their carefully crafted video to spread across the Internet, understanding why people choose to share some things and not others has become a bit of a science.

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