Location
Florida, United States
School
Marist College, Western Connecticut State University
Expertise
Gaming Consoles And PCs, Home Appliances, Automotive Upkeep
- Daniel is skilled in the cleaning and restoration of both disposable and rechargeable batteries used in toys and appliances.
- Daniel secretly installed a Roku streaming player on his parents' TV to convince them how much better streaming was than cable.
- Daniel used to work in a car wash, where he became familiar with some of the best ways to care for a car, inside and out.
Experience
Ever since he was a kid, Daniel has had a symbiotic relationship with his electronics, especially his PC and game consoles. Over the years, he's expanded that relationship into an interest in games, hardware, and software, finding the best possible PCs to cover all of his gaming and tinkering needs. He has written gaming and hardware guides for several sites, including TheGamer and Gamer Journalist, and even wrote his Master's thesis on the history of Mario games. During his time with SlashGear, he has broadened his interests and knowledge further into home appliances, power tools, and automotive safety. He enjoys researching old gaming and PC hardware and peripherals for insight into how people have interfaced with their electronics over the years.
Education
Daniel has a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and a Master's of Fine Arts in creative and professional writing from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut.
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Lower premiums sound tempting, but is it wise for a car that's 10 years old or more? Here’s what the experts suggest you weigh before deciding.
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Harbor Freight
By Daniel Trock
If you're struggling with a stuck oil filter, Harbor Freight has a couple of affordable tools that grip tight and make the removal easy.
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Google Maps is a go-to app for navigation, but it's missing a key feature that two of its competitors (one of which is owned by Google) already have.
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Power Tools
By Daniel Trock
Interchangeable batteries are an incredible value add if you're using two different brands, but do Harbor Freight batteries work with Milwaukee tools?
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The Craftsman Versastack is a great portable system. But you need to know how much weight it can take so you don't overload it. Here's all you need to know.
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Got DeWalt batteries and Black & Decker tools? They might work together but only with some extra help.
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Technology
By Daniel Trock
PlayStation is introducing a new fight stick for competitive gamers. From design to performance potential, here’s what makes the FlexStrike unique.
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If you're looking to beat the heat, Ryobi's misting fan is a great way to do it. But can you still use the fan even after the water source runs out?
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Technology
By Daniel Trock
Have you never noticed black cables running across the road while you were driving around town? These are actually an important tool in road planning.
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Lawn striping is a classy look for your lawn and Ryobi makes an attachment for its lawnmowers that can help you get that effect. Here's how it works.
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Tool Brands
By Daniel Trock
Got Bosch batteries and wondering if they’ll work with your DeWalt tools? There’s more to it than just voltage and fitting. Here’s what to know.
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Technology
By Daniel Trock
If you're out on the open sea, you could potentially be miles for help. Thankfully, your ship should be equipped with a GMDSS. Here's how it works.
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Power Tools
By Daniel Trock
If you are in the Ryobi ecosystem, you have a multitude of options for charging devices, but should you get a power source, power station, or generator?
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Motorcycles
By Daniel Trock
If a biker points their thumb at their helmet, they’re not pointing at gear. It's a part of common motorcycle group riding hand signals. Here's what it means.
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Thinking of running your Dyson on a DeWalt battery? It’s possible with a third-party adapter, but there are safety and warranty risks to know first.
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If you don't have a battery for your Ryobi power tool, will a third-party one do the trick? Here's why you might want to avoid using the Milwaukee brand.
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While it might seem like the PlayStation Portal would allow two people to play games on your PSN account at the same time, it doesn't quite work that way.
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Ryobi's 18V 2Ah battery can be used with many different tools, but its relatively low amp-hour rating makes it best suited for certain ones.
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While it might make sense to wait until a DeWalt power tool battery is completely empty before recharging, this is actually a bad idea and could damage it.
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Liberty ships were essential parts of our response to World War II. Here what mission they accomplished, and why they were so important to our war effort.
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Classic Cars
By Daniel Trock
Shortly before the iconic Ford Model T, there was the Oldsmobile Runabout, also known as the Oldsmobile Model R. Why was it also called the "Curved Dash?"
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Motorcycles
By Daniel Trock
Ape hanger is an admittedly interesting term and evokes a rather unique image, but it's a prominent piece of equipment for some motorcycle riders.
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Instead of buying a whole new set of tool batteries for a different brand, it would be convenient to use DeWalt batteries in Hercules tools. Is it possible?
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Power Tools
By Daniel Trock
Northern Tool's line of Klutch power tools are popular enough, but can you use their batteries with your existing DeWalt power tools collection?
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Be it a pressure washer or a log splitter, small engines need a special repair service. Here's how to get yours fixed at Northern Tool.
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Milwaukee
By Daniel Trock
If you're picking out a chainsaw to help tame your unruly yard, you'll be faced with the choice of top handle or rear handle. But which is right for you?
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If you're considering DeWalt's cordless snow shovel to help clear the snow from your driveway or sidewalks, owners are cautioning that it's not worth your time.
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