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Resetting the Roku: A Developer’s Playbook for Troubleshooting, Security, and App Stability

When a Roku device stalls or a remote stops responding, a simple reset can be the difference between a quick fix and a costly replacement. This article walks you through the four reset options—soft restart, manual power cycle, software factory reset, and hardware reset—while unpacking why each matters for developers, security teams, and the streaming ecosystem.
Unlock Roku's Hidden Potential: Secret Menus Reveal Advanced Diagnostics and Developer Tools

Unlock Roku's Hidden Potential: Secret Menus Reveal Advanced Diagnostics and Developer Tools

Roku devices harbor a trove of hidden menus accessible via specific remote button combinations, offering developers and power users unprecedented access to diagnostics, performance metrics, and advanced controls. From monitoring CPU temperature and network performance to sideloading test channels and analyzing remote input logs, these secret screens transform your streaming device into a powerful diagnostic tool.
What Devs’ Favorite TVs Reveal About the Future of Displays

What Devs’ Favorite TVs Reveal About the Future of Displays

A ranking of the six most-purchased TVs by ZDNET readers in 2025 looks, on the surface, like a typical buying guide—but the choices quietly map where display, gaming, and smart TV platforms are really headed. From Mini-LED brightness wars to 144Hz living room panels, this is the clearest signal yet of how technical users are voting with their wallets.
Heroku Rolls Out Full Support for .NET 10 LTS: Streamlining Cloud Deployment for .NET Developers

Heroku Rolls Out Full Support for .NET 10 LTS: Streamlining Cloud Deployment for .NET Developers

Heroku now offers comprehensive support for .NET 10 LTS, including ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and Blazor, providing developers with a streamlined path to deploy long-term supported applications on the cloud platform. The update brings critical buildpack enhancements, improved Azure AD integration, and performance optimizations, easing migration from earlier .NET versions.
Automerge: The Offline-First Sync Engine Revolutionizing Collaborative Apps

Automerge: The Offline-First Sync Engine Revolutionizing Collaborative Apps

Automerge tackles distributed data synchronization challenges with its local-first architecture, enabling seamless multiplayer app experiences that work offline, prevent conflicts, and scale efficiently. Developed by industry veterans and computer science experts, this open-source engine offers robust compatibility across frameworks while ensuring data consistency through rigorous academic foundations.