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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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Here Are the Fastest Growing Social Networks You Need to Join

While Facebook holds the lion's share of the social market, new services like Kik, Snapchat and WhatsApp threaten to break Facebook's stranglehold on the social Internet.

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7 Things My Kids Do Online That I Just Don't Get

I have two teenage daughters, and the things they do online make no sense to me.

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7 Photos You Can Take for a Perfect Desktop Wallpaper

A well-chosen wallpaper can lift your mood, boost your productivity, and help declutter your workspace. Here's how you can shoot your own great wallpapers with a simple camera.

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Why Upgrading from Windows XP to Linux is Easier than You Think

An ideal way to give Linux a try if you're completely new to it and unwilling to invest in new hardware, is to test it out using some PCs. But how easy is it?

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7 Disastrous Mouse Click Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

Put into the wrong hands, the mouse could turn into a destructive tool. We show you which mouse routines you might take for granted and how they throw off less experienced users.

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The Ultimate Way to Make Slack Work with Your Favorite Services

In addition to communication, there are many ways to bring information inside Slack, but there are few integrations that let you control external services from within Slack -- until now.

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Make an Easy Switch to Chromebook Now (and Never Look Back)

I've adopted, studied every Windows OS, adapted, and eventually learned to love each of them for different reasons. Are you curious to know why as of today, I'm a Chromebook guy?

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Connect Your Fitbit Tracker and IFTTT to Automate Your Home and Life

You may be surprised to learn that the Fitbit is one of the most convenient devices to use as your first step toward building what many people would consider a "smart home".

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Amazon Local vs. Groupon: And the Winner Is...

Amazon has gone into direct competition with Groupon thanks to its new Amazon Local service. We investigate whether or not Amazon is able to compete?

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New Biosensors Will Turn Your Smartphone Into A Tricorder

When it comes to health, new smartphone sensors have the potential to turn you phone into a medical tricorder right out of Star Trek. But what will you do with them?

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5 Everyday Google Drive Collaborations That Are Not About Docs

Google Docs is often the tool of choice, Google Drive offers so much more. Move beyond collaboration on Docs with these efficient options on Google Drive.

How to Find the Cheapest Office Supplies Online

Whether you're in charge of keeping fully stocked at work or at home, having resources bookmarked to get the cheapest office supplies can come in very handy. This article will set you off.

How to See All Your PC Information Using a Simple Excel VBA Script

Excel and 10 minutes of work will give you more detailed information about your computer than you ever thought possible. Sounds too good to be true? That's Windows, if you know how to use it.

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LastPass Is Breached: Do You Need To Change Your Master Password?

If you're a LastPass users you may feel less secure knowing that on June 15th, the company announced they detected an intrusion into their servers. Is it time to change your master password?

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How Much Money Does Groupon Make and Will It Last?

Sometimes Groupon deals are so steep that it seems like an unbelievable bargain. So, what exactly is the true story and can we count on the service being available well into the future?

4 Tricks to Make Your Kids Become Responsible Savers

Learning how to save money isn't something they teach in school. You can give your child a helping hand with these awesome tricks.

Outrage Porn Is Making You Angry And Dumb, Stop Looking At It

Revenge porn is articles, pictures, cartoons or other media that are carefully crafted (either intentionally or not) to make people like you very offended, and very angry.

5 Reasons Listicles are Bad For You: So Stop Reading Them!

Let's understand the dangers of listicles for your brain, and how you can and should avoid them.

3 Tips to Beat the Debt Collectors When Facing Bankruptcy (Or Late With Bills)

Serious financial problems are among the most stressful situations a person can encounter. Follow these tips to let technology take away some of the burden.

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