Danny Maiorca
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About Danny Maiorca
From PlayStations to MacBooks, consumer tech has always been a part of Danny's life. Having started writing for MUO in December 2020, his main tech-related interest focuses on Apple products and creative software like Adobe Lightroom.
Danny's writing credentials are wide and varied, including a poem he had published in a book at age nine and a Sports Journalism degree from a UK university. Danny enjoys CrossFit while away from the keyboard (and naturally measures his health progress on his Apple Watch and iPhone). He has expertise in marketing and photography.
In addition to writing for MUO, Danny shares his art on Instagram and runs a website sharing travel tips for people traveling to Northern Europe.
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