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Brandon Widder

Brandon Widder

Former Senior Editor, Living Articles
Author/Co-Author of 227 articles

Brandon Widder is a multimedia journalist and a staff writer for Digital Trends where he covers technology news, how-to guides, best-of pieces and more. In his free time, he moonlights as a freelance music writer for the Portland alt-weekly, Willamette Week, and other publications in the Pacific Northwest. He is currently based out of Portland, OR.

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DT Daily: Chef Patrick McKee talks fine dining, details green bean side dish

Patrick McKee knows his way around the kitchen. In the latest episode of Digital Trends Live, the executive chef of Perlot talks about his upbringing in the culinary world of Portland, Oregon, and shows us how to make one of his favorite side dishes just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Hip-hop artist Rakeem Miles talks musical upbringing, ‘Dante’s Toys’

For some artists, one medium is simply not enough. To prove our point, DT Daily host Greg Nibler caught up with California-based rapper Rakeem Miles to discuss his beginnings in the music industry, his forthcoming mixtape, and his gateway into the whimsical world of cartoons.
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Automate your life with Apple Workflow, the most powerful app you’re not using

Most people know that automation is key when you're looking to save time. Thankfully, Apple's proprietary Workflow app allows you to automate the tasks you perform on a more routine basis with little hassle. Here, we show you how to set up individual workflows for both iOS and WatchOS.
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Smartphone face-off: Galaxy S9 Intelligent Scan vs iPhone Face ID

Both Apple and Samsung have incorporated facial unlocking into their flagship phones -- i.e., the iPhone X and Galaxy S9 -- but how do they compare when it comes to speed? We ran the two headsets through a multitude of real-world scenarios to find out which is quicker on the draw.
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Wish your Galaxy S9 were a Pixel? Here’s how to make it look like stock Android

The S9 and S9 Plus are attractive in more ways than one, but not everyone likes all the bells and whistles associated with Samsung's latest flagships. Thankfully, it's not difficult to bring Android Oreo more in line with stock Android. Here's how, just in case you want to make either device more basic.
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Worth the wait: All the best features arriving in this year’s flagship phones

The flagship smartphones of tomorrow have already started to arrive, offering consumers a wealth of new features and technology to capitalize on. Here are some of our favorites.
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The ForwardX Ovis is the first smart suitcase custom-built to follow you

Luggage is only getting smarter. Case in point? The autonomous Ovis, a suitcase specifically designed to follow you throughout the terminal. After making a highly anticipated debut at CES 2018, the Ovis has now officially launched on Indiegogo, where the team is offering early bird pricing of $399.
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Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S6 Edge: Which Samsung phone is best?

Samsung debuted the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge at MWC 2015. Check out our side-by-side spec comparison to see how the two offerings differ in terms of hardware.
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Rollkers ‘walking skates’ strap onto your shoes, let you glide along at 7 mph

Showcased at CES Unveiled, Rollkers' motorized "under shoes" let you move at the speed of your average travelator just by walking as you would normally.
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3Doodler 2.0 lets you craft 3D objects with class

Quieter and slimmer than its predecessor, the 3Doodler 2.0 allows create 3D objects in space with a little creativity and the simple press of a button.
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker coming to the Wii U this holiday season

Nintendo announced 'Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker' at E3 2014. The title looks to expand upon Toad's adventures in last year's 'Super Mario 3D World.'
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Nintendo announces Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, coming 2015

Nintendo announced 'Kirby and the Rainbow Curse' durings its press event at E3 2014. The new title is scheduled for release on the Wii U sometime in 2015.
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20 kickass Xbox One games at E3 2014

Microsoft delivered its E3 briefing. We've got a roundup of the announced games, and everything else for Xbox One at this year's big show.
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15 PlayStation 4 exclusives that were revealed at E3

E3 is right around the corner and now is the time to pay attention to what the big players are going to announce. Read here for the latest in Sony news.
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How to sell on eBay

A perfect eBay post is a work of art. Our helpful guide to selling items on eBay will give you a comprehensive look at what it takes to craft a solid listing.
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How to make Google your default search engine

Setting a default search engine can be tedious. Here is our quick and easy guide on how to set Google as your default search engine no matter your browser.
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Back up your PC before it’s too late with our favorite free programs

Backing up your files is key to your techie well-being. Here are our top choices for the best free backup software no matter your desired method of backup.
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How to boost your Wi-Fi signal

Is your Wi-Fi signal just not cutting it anymore? Here's simple guide on how to boost your signal for a better browsing experience no matter your location.
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Where to buy the NES Classic Edition

The NES Classic Edition is selling out as soon as it hits shelves. Luckily, we've put together a guide highlighting where you might be able to snag one.
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How to play Steam games on Android

With our guide on how to play Steam games on Android, you'll be able to stream your entire PC library to your Android mobile device no matter where you are.
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The best free online game sites

Looking to tackle the world of online gaming? We've rounded up the best free online game sites for new and old titles alike, no matter which genre you like.
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How to install and run Internet Explorer on Mac OS X using Oracle VM VirtualBox

Microsoft may have stopped supporting Internet Explorer for Macs back in 2003, but there's a workaround for that.
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How to erase a hard drive and encrypt your files

Hitting "Delete" isn't enough. Check out our comprehensive guide on how to erase a hard drive and encrypt your files, so you can protect your precious data.

Hard drive recovery tips and tricks

We're sorry to inform you, but your hard drive will fail someday. Here's our how-to guide for salvaging what you can before it's absolutely too late.
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Want to ditch your Microsoft account? Here’s how to do it in Windows 8.1

Not everyone requires use of a connected Microsoft account in Windows 8.1. To help, we've put together this walkthrough for adding a private local account.
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Best free CD and DVD burning software for all your optical-disc burning desires

Despite what you may think, optical discs aren't dead yet. Check out our picks for the best free CD and DVD burning software for all your burning desires.
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Here’s where you can try PlayStation VR for yourself

It's not easy to find Sony's PSVR to try before you buy, but a little effort (and a trip to Best Buy or GameStop) might yield some results.
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iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6: Spec showdown

The iPhone SE packs plenty of power in a small package, but does it compare vs. the iPhone 6? Read our spec comparison to find out.

12 bold cases for your colorful iPhone 5C

Maintaining your iPhone 5C's pristine, exterior design doesn't need to be difficult. Check out our top picks for the best iPhone 5C cases money can buy.
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How to fix a wet smartphone

Water and electronics don't mix well, but you can often save a wet cell phone or smartphone after it's been exposed to excess liquid. Here's how.
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Elevate your home theater experience with one of these 11 clever accessories

A proper home theater requires more than just a high-def TV. Check out some of our favorite home theater accessories, from universal remotes to DVR boxes.
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Dressing up WordPress: The 20 best themes for your business or blog

Check out our picks for the best WordPress themes to find out which ones may be suitable for your business or blog.
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Medium? WordPress? Can’t decide? Here are our favorite blogging sites

It seems like everyone and their mother has a blog these days -- except maybe you. Thus, here are our top choices for the best blogging sites on the web.
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Want to do your taxes while wading through traffic? Use these tax apps for Android and iOS

The deadline for filing taxes is on the horizon. For those of you with active lifestyles, or an aversion to computers ,here are 10 of our favorite tax apps.