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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Imagine being able to ask anything about your BMW without having to open your owner's manual. Well, that technology may be coming sooner than you think.
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While animal-free leather isn't anything new, OtterBox is teaming up with Adriano di Marti to introduce a new form of it: Cactus-based leather.
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Starlink satellite internet service has almost everything you need in the box, but there are a few accessories the company sells that might be helpful.
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Once again, LG is innovating in the television industry with one of the first fully transparent OLED TVs, which will likely demand a pretty penny at launch.
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Does Spotify keep pausing for no apparent reason while you trying to listen to music? If so, try these simple troubleshooting steps to fix the problem.
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Whether you build ships in a bottle, assemble miniature robots, or have some other model-building hobby, these Harbor Freight tools will come in handy.
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If you've already got a smart TV but would rather be rocking Amazon's Fire TV ecosystem, the good news is you can add a streaming device to just about anything.
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Polaris ATVs and UTVs are rugged vehicles that can handle almost anything you throw at them, but these five accessories can take your ride to the next level.
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MSI looks to be throwing its hat into the handheld gaming ring with its upcoming device. Images and specifications have leaked and we have the details.
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If you're a fishing pro, make sure you have these apps installed on your phone before you hit the water again.
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The show "Shark Tank" gives entrepreneurs like the founders of Frends the opportunity to get an investment, but was the headphone company successful?
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Nintendo is notorious for crashing down on unsanctioned changes to its products. However, the MIG Switch says users won't have to worry, but how does it work?
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Not everyone has the room to have a smoker outside their home, but luckily, the GE Profile Indoor Smoker brings the barbecuing inside, and this is how it works.
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Toyota's short-lived Japan-only spinoff, WiLL, produced several various appliances and, for some reason, several cats. They were odd, but kinda charming.
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Milwaukee makes power tools, sure. But they also make top-quality items that don't contain a motor or require electricity. Here are five really good ones.
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Grammy-nominated singer Jewel discovered her love of riding motorcycles over a decade ago, and continues riding her black Indian to this day.
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Furious 7's Lykan HyperSport is a real car and it is really fast. Here's how the film went through 10 of some of the world's most expensive cars.
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Did you find a nice discount on a curved TV? There's a reason those aging models are so cheap and why newer versions weren't made. Here's what you need to know.
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A checkerboard pattern on your PC can be alarming, but it's not necessarily anything serious. Reinstalling your NVIDIA graphics drivers will often do the trick.
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If you love to draw, you may enjoy Canvas on Google Chrome. Not only can you create drawings, but it makes saving, sharing, and sending a snap simple.
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If you're doing a vehicle repair that requires specialized tools, you can always go buy them yourself, but several chain auto part stores also offer rentals.
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A well-stocked garage makes life so much easier. Here are five tool cabinet stars sold at Lowe's Home Improvement Stores that make household projects a joy.
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There has been a lot of news about the latest Apple Watch potentially being banned in America, but now it's official. Here's everything you need to know.
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Howitzers are some of the oldest military tech still in use, but are tough to move and place. With the ARCHER system, those issues may be a thing of the past.
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Buying a drone can be exciting, and you probably want to take to the skies as soon as possible. But there are some laws and regulations to be aware of.
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Many campers prefer to use an air mattress in the great outdoors, but inflating it can be a pain. We've found some good, inexpensive ones to take with you.
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While a dehumidifier is employed for an overly-moist home, a humidifier exists to give you just enough moisture in the air to keep everything smooth and slick.