Location
Rochester, New York
School
University at Buffalo
Expertise
Physical and Streaming Media, Retro Video Games, Cameras
- Shane has always been fascinated with how things work, tinkering with his electronics from an early age.
- Through his filmmaking studies and pursuit of it as a career, he has become well-acquainted with the ins and outs of cameras, sound equipment, editing bays, and more.
- He is particularly interested in the collection and preservation of physical media, becoming quite skilled in the maintenance of virtually all of its forms, in addition to equipment like VCRs, DVD players, and CRT TVs.
Experience
From a young age, Shane took a vested interest in the inner workings of virtually all pieces of technology (gaming consoles, televisions, film equipment, it didn't matter). He wanted to learn as much as he could and did so through a variety of hands-on tech and mechanical projects. While he has largely pursued these interests as hobbies, the knowledge he has acquired over the years has led him to SlashGear, where he's eager to discuss the ever-changing worlds of technology, animation, science, and more.
Education
Shane graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo in 2021 with his bachelor's degree in film studies.
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Winter brings with it many challenges, including conditions that can cause your garage door to stick to a concrete floor. Thankfully, there's a simple solution.
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Harbor Freight
By Shane O'Neill
Harbor Freight's Hercules brand has a new impact wrench. Here's how it stacks up against the closest equivalent from industry leader Milwaukee.
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Buying a truck requires you to pay more than just the sticker price. There are plenty of extras, such as registration costs, to consider as well.
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Both the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Goodyear WeatherReady 2 are excellent all-season tires with similar performance, but they're certainly not identical.
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Milwaukee
By Shane O'Neill
Looking to upgrade your toolbelt? Milwaukee is launching four highly anticipated hand tools and organizer sets this summer that you need to see.
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Power Tools
By Shane O'Neill
Cheap doesn't mean weak. Customers say these staplers, polishers, impact hammers, and other pneumatic tools from Harbor Freight deliver serious performance.
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Milwaukee
By Shane O'Neill
Milwaukee has an extensive catalog of tools, but not all of them may be fit for DIY beginners. If you're just getting started, maybe hold off on these.
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Harbor Freight
By Shane O'Neill
Tools can get quite expensive, but they don't have to be; you can get some very useful tools for $25 or less, especially if you shop at Harbor Freight.
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Toyota Motor Credit Corporation has filed a multi-million lawsuit against a Connecticut dealership following an audit that found several vehicles missing.
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Cleaning a lawn mower's deck can get very tedious, especially if you mow regularly. Thankfully, there's a trick that may help make it less of a chore.
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If you want to grab a Milwaukee bargain, you'll need to do some serious research to find the cheapest price whether online or in the real world.
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Technology
By Shane O'Neill
Samsung has a hand in just about every type of industry nowadays, notably the smartphone business. When did the company's first cell phone show up?
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A Manhattan luxury car theft case involving a McLaren and other high-end vehicles is bringing attention to the city’s ongoing organized theft problem again.
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Technology
By Shane O'Neill
Humanoid robots have come a long way, as evidenced by how quickly the winner of the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon crossed the finish line.
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Hand Tools
By Shane O'Neill
Craftsman's VersaStack toolbox gets glowing reviews across multiple retailers, and it's currently 40% off, bringing it to a more affordable price point.
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Buying a used car should be straightforward, but there are times when the whole process leads to serious headaches — through no fault of the buyer.
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Technology
By Shane O'Neill
The increased cost of flying is bad enough, but flyers on two airlines will now have to contend with a change in the in-flight Wi-Fi as well.
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10 luxury cars in days - this Miami waitress’s spending spree sounds unbelievable. Find out what investigators have uncovered about what's really going on.
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Power Tools
By Shane O'Neill
Concrete isn’t like other materials. Getting through it takes more than brute force. Discover what makes the difference before you start your next project.
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Some U.S. states are suspending gas taxes as fuel prices rise, but the impact on what drivers actually pay at the pump may not be as much as one might expect.
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Workers wearing camera headsets in a viral video have prompted discussion about AI training methods, automation, and what it could mean for jobs.
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In much of the U.S., safely making a right turn on red is perfectly legal and acceptable. However, this has recently changed in more than one California city.
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DeWalt has its own lineup of batteries for cordless tools, much like other tool manufacturers. The batteries are looking a little different these days. Why?
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Pouring and finishing cement is backbreaking work. Here are five heavy-duty devices from DeWalt that will make the job much easier.
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Think you are taking good care of your PlayStation 5 controller? You might actually be destroying its battery with this common daily routine.
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These materials are two of the most commonly used for driveways. This is an expensive endeavor, and you'll want to choose the one that lasts longer.
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Dismantling a U.S. warship is a complex task at the best of times, but a computer glitch has made this particular dismantlement a whole lot trickier.
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