Dave Parrack-Senior Author

Dave Parrack

Senior Author

December, 2011
Streaming Music, Mobile Gaming, Smartphone Photography
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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 PCWorld and SlashGear.

Dave uses ChromeOS (willingly) and Windows (begrudgingly). He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology, and thinks AI may well change the world.

Dave has enjoyed charting the changes in the tech world for decades, and cannot wait to see what the future brings.

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The famous
These are the 11 most misquoted movies ever—How many do you really know?

You've been quoting these famous films wrong all along!

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The End of an Era: AOL Is Shutting Down Its Dial-Up Internet Service

AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service, 34 years after launch. But what about the people still using it?

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You're Probably Listening to AI Music Without Realizing—Here's How to Spot It

The Velvet Sundown is just the viral tip of a very big iceberg.

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Gmail Has a New Way of Combating Spam

Sick of getting endless emails you may or may not have signed up to receive? Gmail has your back.

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Spotify's Discover Weekly Turns 10, and Gets Some Big Improvements

Fans of Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist now have even more ways to discover new music.

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I Let ChatGPT Make Tough Decisions for Me—Here's How It Works

Making endless decisions, both big and small, can be a huge mental burden, which is why I turn to ChatGPT for help.

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The new Windows unexpected restart screen
After 40 Years, the Windows Blue Screen of Death Is No More

Microsoft is killing Windows' infamous Blue Screen of Death, but that doesn't mean the end of unexpected errors.

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6 Dead Giveaways the Video You’re Watching Is AI-Generated

As AI-generated video gets more capable, it's going to become more difficult to spot. However, there are some obvious giveaways.

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A still from the promo video for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Amazon Prime Day Will Last Longer Than Ever in 2025

Amazon has announced when Prime Day 2025 will take place, and it's going to last for four full days.

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Why Amazon Prime Video Has Got More Annoying Recently

According to a report, the number of ads on Prime Video has increased in recent months.

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I Like This New Daily Puzzle Game Even More Than Wordle

Encyclopedia Britannica has conjured up what could become your new daily obsession.

A preview of NotebookLM's Video Overviews feature
Google's Best AI Tool Can Now Create Video Explainers

NotebookLM can now turn your notes into Video Overviews using artificial intelligence.

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Apple Maps' New Expert Ratings Make It Easier to Find the Best Places to Eat

Apple Maps is getting more useful for anyone who likes to eat out.

The Explore tab on the all-new Airbnb app
How Your Next Airbnb Could Be Much More Than Just a Home Rental

Airbnb now offers more than just home rentals.

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A preview of the new Netflix TV experience
Netflix's New App Makes It Easier to Find Stuff to Watch

Netflix debuts a more intuitive and responsive TV experience designed to make it easier to find stuff to watch.

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Why I Erased Everything Amazon Alexa Knew About Me (and How to Do It)

You should strive to stay in control of what data companies have on you.

What Pinterest's new Gen AI labels look like
Pinterest Is Finally Fighting Back Against AI Slop

Pinterest will now label images that have been generated or modified with AI.

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Android Has Fewer Apps Than Ever, but That's Actually a Good Thing

The number of apps available on the Google Play Store has almost halved.

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Max Wants to Kill Password Sharing, Unless You're Willing to Pay

Gone are the days when password sharing was actively encouraged.

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Being Polite to AI Costs Millions, but I'll Keep Doing It Just in Case

Politeness costs nothing, except it does when it comes to ChatGPT.

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