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.…
CompTIA Linux + Certification is available! So I just found out that CompTIA has put out a new certification test. CompTIA has dubbed it the “Linux+” exam and its only $50 for a limited time. Participants are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible as the beta test is only available for a limited…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Soft Skills: does your tech have them? I recently had a run-in with another tech and it made me wonder how I am with my soft skills. I received word from the staff at one of my favorite restaurants, that they were having printer issues. TL;DR; I ended up needing to assist this other tech that…
Tips for Shopping at Christmas 2017 The holiday season seems to be the perfect time to use technology to make your life easier. Any assistance during the holidays would be much appreciated, right? The only problem is that technology—aside from the perfect gadget gift—might not be at the forefront of your mind. To help, we’ve…
Holiday shopping, so easy it Hertz! Holiday shopping can be hectic when you aren’t sure if what you’re looking for, is what you’re truly getting. I will be doing a series of articles on the topic of buying new technology this coming month. I will not be specifying toward any certain brands, but I will…
Personal Information and Data Brokers Have you ever wondered what the internet has on you where personal data is concerned? If not, it’s about time you start. More than likely there is quite a bit that a simple google search wont list. I’ve gone through and found a bit of information for you on how…