Nicholas J. Hess is an SEO consultant for Digital Designs and also runs a computer repair company in Rochester Hills, CookieBytes Technologies. Has been working on computers in various areas and started blogging to share tips and tricks learned along the way. "Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad. Philosophy is then wondering if Ketchup is a smoothie. Common sense is KNOWING that ketchup isn’t a smoothie" -Unknown

Common desktop issues and initial troubleshooting

Greetings, Roanoke 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 Roanoke, Virginia. 1.…

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Soft Skills: What’s your password?

Soft Skills: What’s your password? I guess I need to revisit soft skills due to another situation I’ve come across recently. As many of my followers know, I work a few different jobs. The recent one I started when I moved down here to Texas, hired me through a contracting agency. This means getting full…

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It’s Official, We Moved!

It’s Official, We Moved! We moved recently! As of October 1, 2024 we are no longer in Lynchburg. I want to thank our patrons for being so loyal and for all the available work! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but don’t worry still give us a call. We have someone already to…

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Time for Taxes

Time for Taxes Growing up, I was always under the impression that taxes were this horrible thing you have to do every year. Our parents would bring us to this older house, and we’d be sitting there coloring or reading until they were finally done which felt like ages. Afterward was followed by a trip…

Solid State Drive (SSD)

You down with SSD?

You down with SSD? Solid State Drives (SSD) have become the standard for speed and reliability as people upgrade from the traditional Hard Disk Drive(HDD). Mainly because as opposed to the HDD, there are no moving parts, making it easier for the computer to read from it. When you run an SSD, you will need…