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Random thoughts about programming, life, and passing technical interests

• Returning to ShutterBugging finally!

  After a long sabbatical, I finally returned to photography. It has been than fifteen years. It’s like starting over… basically because I am starting over. I gave it up because it was a hobby that was eating my wallet alive. Any photographer will tell you that taking up a role of 36 exposer [...]

• Leave a message after the beep

  No, I did not abandon blogging. It has been a few months since the last posting though. I am working on a project that takes up virtually every free moment. About four weeks remains to complete it. Until then it’ll be quiet. Afterward, articles will start showing up. Some [...]

• Carrying Case Problem Solved

  Before beginning, there is an earlier article on this site about composing a carrying case for Acer’s Aspire 9805. Please disregard that article. This is the one to pay attention to. The first attempt at creating a bag was almost a complete failure. Finding my Timbuk2 bag was the only successful part. While [...]

• Software Update released by Motorola

  A software update for the Motorola Moto Q was recently released. You can download it here. The update fixes problems with day light savings time working correctly. I ran the updates from Microsoft without luck and then found this after talking to Sprint. The update installer walks you through updating your Moto Q, but you’ll need [...]

• Padding for the Notebook

  The material to get is called Polyethylene foam. I’m looking for a local source to purchase it. It shouldn’t be long now! Below is a picture of it. It looks a little like polystyrene (the same stuff coolers are made from) but it is flexible and much more durable. I’m [...]

• Installing Windows XP Professional

  Here is a rough draft for installing XP Pro on an Acer Aspire 9805. It was written in one pass this morning so there could be grammar or technical improvements. Let me know if you have questions or need assistance. This is where I tell you, BTW, to use these instructions at your [...]

• SM Bus Controller error, bluetooth mouse, and a bag liner

  Its been a while since I updated the website with current information. If you bought an Acer Aspire 9805 (9800 series) notebook, read on. SM Bus Controller error in Device Manager: The bus controller error mystery is solved. Install the Intel Chipset drivers mentioned in a previous article and you won’t get th error any [...]

• Headset Hoedown

  You’re a tech-savvy consumer, so when you order a new smart phone, you look for a headset made by the same manufacturer. Good idea right? Last Friday, I received a new Motorola Moto Q and naturally looked for a matching Motorola headset. The thought was to maximize compatibility there by enriching the experience: Motorola phone + Motorola [...]

• Security Vulnerability on Acer notebooks

  Just a quick note.  A vulnerability with Acer’s LunchApp.ocx activex control was discovered.  The vunlerabilty allows anyone to take control of your notebook with a few lines of code in an HTML page.  The security advisory is here.  If you have this activex control installed, download and run this utility to remove the activex [...]

• Pretty Pleased So Far

  The notebook fits into the bag fairly well. There is enough room to build a padded insert to put the notebook into, and there is still room for the accessories inside the bag. The next thing to do is figure out where where I can source the padding material. This where [...]