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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Everyone knows Antarctica is cold and icy, but what's underneath the ice has been a mystery. Scientists used six decades' worth of technology to take a peek.
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If you've got kids who are eager to get behind the wheel, these electric ride on cars are perfect for letting them feel like they're driving their first car.
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Satellites serve many purposes while they orbit above the Earth, but as they do so, how fast do they actually move? The answer may surprise you.
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One might be inclined to think that rockets would launch straight upward, but they don't, they curve along the way, and here's the science behind that.
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If you want a simple answer to how long your TV will last, there really isn't one. Determining overall longevity depends on several factors.
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If you're looking for a car that fits into a tight budget, you might run across one with a "salvage title." What are these cars and are they worth buying?
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Milwaukee Tools and DeWalt are two of the world's top power tool brands. They both make battery-powered tire inflators, but how do the two tools match up?
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A greenhouse is a great way to help grow and protect your plants outside, and luckily, Harbor Freight sells a few sizes. However, are they any good?
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Convertible sports cars often have the 'Spider' or 'Spyder' moniker in the model name, which depending on who you ask, is rooted in early automotive history.
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Many retailers offer price matching if you find an item cheaper somewhere else. Why doesn't Amazon match its competitors' prices, and what can you do about it?
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If you have ever seen a boat with the letters "SS" on it, you might have wondered what those letters (and other letters) mean. Here's what you need to know.
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Makita, like other manufacturers of cordless tools, has its own proprietary battery system, though there are adapters out there. Are they worth the money?
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Disposable batteries are incredibly common despite the rise of rechargeable batteries, and the damage done by incorrectly disposing of batteries is very real.
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Porsche has had some lofty goals when it comes to electrification of its product line, but a recent statement suggest that goal has been slightly modified.
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Xfinity will let you rent a modem when you sign up for its Internet service, but you do have the option of using a third-party modem instead. Here's how.
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The red and green lights on airplanes have nothing to do with Christmas. Instead, they make up an important safety measure for those in flight.
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If you want to ensure that you always have a video record of what happens while you're on the road, consider these mini dash cameras to get the job done.
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Much like motorcycles themselves, not all bike tires are created equal -- some are much wider, called a "fat" tire. What kind of difference does this make?
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If your housework is building up, these DeWalt power tools will make the job a whole lot easier. Here are some of the best we found on the internet.
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The Transportation Security Administration has lots of ways to detect potential threats to air safety. One might involve an agent asking to swab your device.
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There are all kinds of vehicles on the road, but some SUVs over the years have been, well, downright ugly. Here are five of the worst-looking SUVs of all time.
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If you're debating on whether to get a Dyson or Ryobi stick vacuum and can't make up your mind, you should take a closer look at their features.
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When you have a frozen pipe, it's a big temptation to haul out a heat gun and get going. But slow down -- here are five things you must know before you start.
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