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Common desktop issues and initial troubleshooting

Greetings, Madison Heights residents and desktop aficionados! Your desktop computer is the powerhouse of productivity, gaming, and creative endeavors. However, when glitches arise, it’s time for some tech TLC. Join us, CookieBytes Technologies, as we unravel common desktop issues and share troubleshooting tips tailored for Mac, Windows, and Linux users right here in Madison Heights,…

Tax time again…

It is that time again! Amid this time of remote working, getting closer with your family, and hearing everyday about the latest corona variant, dont forget to file your taxes. If you are looking to learn something new this year, this is the perfect opportunity! Filing your own taxes could not be easier. The hardest…

Happy New year 2022

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I don’t know about you all, but I am excited to see what 2022 holds for technology and CookieBytes! Just a heads up for those considering upgrading to or purchasing a device with Windows 11, take note of any software you currently use regularly and check with the software manufacturers site for…

Notion: Note-taking app

Notion: Note-taking app Before I start talking about notion and how wonderful it’s been, let me fill you in. In the beginning… I returned to college this past fall after quite a while of being out of school. Now it’s easy to say, going in and even a couple weeks after, that you’re going to…

Which Web Browser Should I Use

Which Web Browser Should I Use?

Which Web Browser Should I Use? The Internet is everywhere. The catch is that you need a web browser to use it. The good news is that nearly every device with a network connection comes with a browser built in. As is the case with lots of standard-issue tools, sometimes they lack features. Due to…

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Tech Review: Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch

 Tech Review: Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch So ever since this whole smartwatch craze started I’ve been a bit hesitant. At the beginning, it was only Apple that put out the main ones other than a few smaller companies putting out lets say, the pebble. With that, its an easy decision…No. Apple tends to overprice almost…

Too many toolbars

Add-ons, Plugins, Extensions, Oh My!

Add-ons, Plugins, Extensions, Oh My!  While performing computer repairs, we see a lot of issues and a lot of browsers. The top browsers today according to pc mag are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. Choosing which browser can be easy when you know what you want out of it. I myself use Chrome at work,…