We’ve Been Building Stuff. Here’s What.
CBT Labs is where CookieBytes shares the apps, bots, automations, and scripts we actually build and use. Here’s a look at what’s been in the works.
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Shomer Build Series Part 3: It’s Live
What “Live” Actually Means I want to be specific about this because “live” can mean a lot of things depending on who’s saying it. Here’s exactly what’s running right now. A React dashboard is loading at shomer.cookiebytestech.com behind a real SSL certificate. A Node.js backend is running inside a Docker container on our home server,…
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Shomer Build Series Part 2: The Full NFC Blueprint – Here’s Everything We’re Building
Part 2 of the Shomer Build Series If you missed Part 1, the short version: I’m turning old hotel key cards and cheap NFC stickers into a self-hosted smart home system called Shomer. Tap your phone to a physical object, a vinyl record, a card on the fridge, a sticker on your medicine cabinet, and…
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New Graphic Tees Launch Friday at CookieBytes
At CookieBytes Technologies, technology has always been more than just computers to us, it’s culture, creativity, hobbies, late-night ideas, inside jokes, and the things people get genuinely passionate about. That’s why I’m excited to announce that starting Friday, we’ll officially be launching our first collection of graphic tees on the site. These aren’t just “company…
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Is It Worth It to Repair a Computer?
Is It Worth It to Repair a Computer? A Honest Guide for Muscle Shoals Residents If your computer has slowed to a crawl, started throwing error messages, or just gave up the ghost entirely, you’re probably asking yourself the same question we hear every week at CookieBytes Technologies: “Is it even worth fixing, or should…
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We Turned Hotel Key Cards Into a Smart Home System — And You Can Too
We Turned Hotel Key Cards Into a Smart Home System — And You Can Too Part 1 of the Shomer Build Series It started with a YouTube video. I was down a rabbit hole of home automation content when I came across this video — someone had taken their vinyl record collection and put NFC…
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Plex Library Automation — Auto-Clean Unwatched Media with n8n
Plex Library Automation — Auto-Clean Unwatched Media with n8n If you’ve been building a Plex library for any length of time, you know how it goes. You add a movie, watch half of it, forget about it. You rip a few seasons of a show you were really into, blow through Season 1, and then…
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Is Geek Squad Worth It? Here’s a Local Alternative in the Muscle Shoals Area If you’ve got a sick computer and you’re Googling your options, Geek Squad is probably one of the first names that pops up. They’re everywhere. They’re inside every Best Buy. They have a recognizable logo and a fleet of black-and-white Volkswagens…
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Top 5 Most Common Computer Repairs in Tuscumbia, Alabama
If you live in Tuscumbia Alabama and use a computer for work, school, or entertainment, chances are you’ve encountered technical issues at some point. Whether it’s a slow laptop, a cracked screen, or a virus infection, computer problems can be frustrating and disruptive. At CookieBytes, we specialize in diagnosing and fixing common computer issues quickly…
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Choosing the right computer service
Hello, Tuscumbia tech enthusiasts! In the digital age, a hiccup in your computer’s performance can throw a wrench into your daily routine. Fear not! Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a gaming enthusiast, finding the right computer repair service in Tuscumbia, Alabama, is crucial. Join us as we explore the key factors to consider…
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