Daniel Trock
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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Stories By Daniel Trock
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Drone regulations have changed swiftly in the last few years, and Remote ID has helped track multiple devices. But can you fly any drones without it?
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Defensive driving will always help prevent and mitigate accidents on the road, but there are settings on the inside of the car that can help keep you safe.
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Makita Tools makes a variety of worksite radios with different features, but can they charge a tool battery while also playing tunes? Yes, but with caveats.
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Pressure washers alone are potent cleaning tools for taking care of your house and other belongings, but a few accessories from Harbor Freight go a long way.
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Honda's most famous products are its cars, but that's not all they make. The company has its hand in other forms of travel and some non-transit stuff, too.
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Save time on chores, and money on reliable, capable robotic vacuum and mop models from Roborock, but don't delay as these great prices won't last long.
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When it comes to Makita tools it’s important that you use batteries that won’t endanger you or the tool. Here is how to spot a fake Makita battery.
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Many echoed fears of a 'Y2K' incident on Friday when a cloud computing update error caused blue screens and lockouts on Windows devices around the world.
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Harbor Freight is considered to be a store where you can get cheap hand and electronic tools, so is the extended warranty worth it? We did dome digging.
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Window tint can deteriorate over time, so you may want to replace it on your car windows every once in a while. Fortunately, it's a pretty easy DIY project.
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Harbor Freight carries its own store brand steam cleaners, but they're in very different price categories. Who makes them, and how much are they?
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Prime Day brings tons of deals, but for those looking to upgrade their entertainment setup, Dangbei's projectors are seeing some significant discounts.
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While it may not be the most iconic Shelby automotive creation, the Dodge Lancer Shelby has all the charm and performance of an iconic '80s sports car.
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Jeep has had an iconic look for decades, but when it was still figuring things out, it produced the Jeepster Commando, a weird Jeep-sedan combo.
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Milwaukee's One-Key system integrates tools into a digital library, helping you keep track of and manage your tools. Here are some that are compatible.
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Kawasaki's Mule side x sides are some beastly four-wheeled vehicles, but how fast can they really go, and can you take them off-road if needed?
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Android TV boxes from a variety of unknown companies can be found for very low prices all over the internet, but shoppers should take caution before buying one.
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The Predator 3500 from Harbor Freight is a popular and highly rated generator, but just like any product, a few users have reported problems with it.
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The name "BMW" is iconic in the automotive world, but the car maker had to take quite the journey to end up where it is today. Here's everything we know.
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With a little hybrid help from another automaker, the Mazda CX-50 gets to boost its performance and gas mileage to offer a more practical family hauler.
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The Waterdrop Filter X Series-X16 is a seamless undersink water filtration system that delivers clean, refreshing water directly to your tap.
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If you want to avoid the weather-related shortcomings of solar power, a home battery is great, but there are some considerations you should make first.
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Despite its distinctively '90s outward appearance, the Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class employed most of its luxury chops on the inside for drivers and passengers.
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Nyobolt may not be a name you recognize yet, but its prototype sports EV can charge really fast -- tech that may make its way to other brands in the future.
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If you're interested in buying a 3D TV, you should know before you purchase that there are two types. Here's the difference between active vs. passive 3D TVs.
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As VIP air transport for the RAF, the Voyager can be utilized by any decisively important person, including royals.
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If you plan to buy a lawn mower with a Kawasaki engine, you'll want it to last as long as possible. Here are five tips that will help extend its lifespan.