The 8 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Web Development

The 8 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Web Development Building the backend of a website is much easier these days, thanks to the plethora of web frameworks that make it super easy to create API routes, apply middleware, integrate databases, and add other backend features. This article covers what a backend framework is, the benefits of using a backend framework, and a list of popular backend frameworks for web development....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Carl Maldonado

The mighty OnePlus Nord N20 5G hits all-time low price of $200

The mighty OnePlus Nord N20 5G hits all-time low price of $200 The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has put itself in the conversation for one of the best budget Android phones on the market. It has a nice display, solid performance, and great battery life. We like at its retail price, and love it if you can find it on sale. There are a lot ofgreat budget Android phoneson the market right now, for those that want a capable smartphone without paying an arm and a leg....

May 25, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Julie Krause

What Is Sony DSEE HX and Should You Switch It Off or On?

What Is Sony DSEE HX and Should You Switch It Off or On? Sony is known for its electronics, and its lineup of WH-1000XM and WF-100XM headphones and earbuds are some of the best available. However, it’s not the hardware alone that makes Sony headphones a compelling buy. The software and upscaling features offered are also top-notch. Unfortunately, these features aren’t battery efficient at times, and you might be giving up too much battery life for only slightly higher sound quality, especially in the case of DSEE....

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Adam Brown

Why Are Electric Vehicles So Fast?

Why Are Electric Vehicles So Fast? Electrified vehicles used to have a reputation for being slow and boring. Just ask the first-gen Toyota Prius. But, today’s EVs are the farthest thing from the original Prius you can possibly imagine. The fastest vehicles on the road today are performance EVs, and this trend isn’t stopping anytime soon. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number...

May 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Joseph Hernandez

AAWireless is now available through Amazon for your wireless Android Auto convenience

AAWireless is now available through Amazon for your wireless Android Auto convenience For years, the dream of wireless Android Auto has been locked behind the hurdle of buying a new car that supports it — or, at the very least, upgrading your head unit with a new, much more expensive model. With dongles from Motorola and AAWireless, those requirements are a thing of the past. While the Motorola MA1 continues to face stock shortages as countless drivers seek to upgrade their head unit, AAWireless has beenoffering direct sales of its gadgetfor about a month now....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · James Kline

Galaxy Z Flip 4 teardown video proves the similarities with its predecessor aren't skin deep

Galaxy Z Flip 4 teardown video proves the similarities with its predecessor aren’t skin deep Samsung’s latest foldables finally hit store shelves this week, just in time to tempt potential buyers through the last few months of the year. While we were pretty impressed with some of the quality-of-life improvements the Galaxy Z Fold 4 brought to the table, it’s theZ Flip 4 that regular users likely have their eyes on....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Candace Evans

Google Pixel: How to factory reset your phone

Google Pixel: How to factory reset your phone If you own a Google Pixel, you’ll likely perform a factory reset at some point. While factory resetting a Pixel issimilar to most Android devices, some unique steps may catch you unaware. Even if you recently bought aflagship Pixel 8or a newPixel 7a, it’s a good idea to learn how to perform a factory reset safely. This guide explains what happens when you complete a factory reset and shows you how to perform one without issue....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Ronald Jones

How to Boot a Raspberry Pi From SSD and Use It for Permanent Storage

How to Boot a Raspberry Pi From SSD and Use It for Permanent Storage Both SSDs (solid-state drives) and SD cards use fundamentally similar flash storage technology to store data. However, SSDs offer faster controllers and more fault tolerance, making them much more reliable than SD cards. While most Raspberry Pis are still running on microSD cards, you may also use an external SSD to boot your Raspberry Pi. Below, you’ll learn the steps to enable USB boot on Raspberry Pi, then use an external SSD as bootable media to boot Raspberry Pi OS and use the leftover space as permanent storage for your data....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Dr. Antonio Rodgers

How to Enable Clear Calling on Pixel 7 & 7 Pro

How to Enable Clear Calling on Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Google offers some of the best software features available on any Android smartphone. When developing the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Google wanted them to be the best smartphones to make a phone call with, thanks to a handful of software features. One software feature that can be useful for many Pixel users is called Clear Calling, released in December 2022 for Google’s latest flagship phones: the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Chad Jackson

How to Set Live Wallpapers and Animated Backgrounds on Linux

How to Set Live Wallpapers and Animated Backgrounds on Linux Video wallpapers are a fantastic way to accentuate the beauty of your Linux desktop. They surpass traditional wallpapers in terms of appeal and help your desktop stand out of the crowd with animated elements. On most Linux desktops, there’s no default option to set live wallpapers. But this doesn’t mean you can’t add one. Here’s how you can create and set a video wallpaper on your Linux desktop....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · James Pham

Incogni: Erase Yourself From the Web

Incogni: Erase Yourself From the Web There’s a good chance you’ve received phone calls with pre-recorded messages promising lower interest rates on your credit card. Or seen ads related to your Google searches on Facebook. With cybercrime on the rise, you’re probably fearful about online data leaks exposing your details. All this happens because data brokers track the digital footprint you leave by sharing personal data and through your activity on the web....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Madison Davis

Roku Rolls Out Its Own Lineup of Smart TVs at CES 2023

Roku Rolls Out Its Own Lineup of Smart TVs at CES 2023 Roku is moving in an unsurprising direction. At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the streaming platform announced its own Roku-branded TVs. New Roku Select and Roku Plus Series Televisions All the new Roku TVs, announced viapress release, are both designed and made by Roku. There are 11 models in the Roku Select and Roku Plus Series ranging from 24 inches to 75 inches....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Eric Buck

Samsung Pay starts playing nicely again with the company's smartwatches

Samsung Pay starts playing nicely again with the company’s smartwatches Samsung doesn’t just make some of the most popular Android hardware out there, but also a lot of popular software. While sometimes compatibility is limited to the company’s own devices, apps like Samsung Internet and Samsung Health offer a glimpse of its ecosystem to outsiders. Even though it can be frustrating when certain features or apps are inaccessible on other devices, at least Samsung is usually clear about compatibility requirements....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Joshua Pacheco