Aspire One Recovery
- posted by Michael Walsh on September 12th, 2008
- comments (286)
In the first of the “How to…” series of videos, I look at how to set up a Recovery Flash Drive from the Aspire One’s Recovery DVD and then how to do the actual recovery.
I need to make it clear that this video applies to the Linux version of the Aspire One. The XP version is an entirely different ballgame and as many of you have pointed out, does not contain a recovery disk as there is a form of eRecovery already installed on the machine.
How to get into advanced mode on the Aspire One
- posted by Michael Walsh on August 13th, 2008
- comments (1)
Found this great video showing how to get into the advanced mode on the Aspire One. Please remember these words of warning, however, as the description to the video states: Walkthrough of how to activate the “advanced mode” in the Linpus OS on the Acer Aspire One. Proceed at your own risk, it is easy [...]
How to reset the CineDash media console on a Gemstone Blue
- posted by Michael Walsh on August 3rd, 2008
- comments (265)
OK. It happens. Every now and then, the CineDash media console on the Aspire Gemstone Blue models freezes, turns off, refuses to work, leaves you in locked out of the car in the pouring rain… The causes are endless, but the solution is quite simple. To reset the CineDash, remove the power cable AND the [...]
Getting Skype on the Aspire One
- posted by Michael Walsh on July 25th, 2008
- comments (162)
As many of you will have noticed, the Aspire One comes without Skype installed. Rumour has it the decision not to include it as standard comes down to a question of cost. Skype is free if you download it for personal use, however, if a computer manufacturer wants to install it as OEM software, there’s [...]
Downgrading to Windows XP on Acer Aspire 2920Z
- posted by Michael Walsh on June 30th, 2008
- comments (1)
Just a little something I picked up on my travels for all of you thinking about going the XP route but have an Aspire 2920. Remember this is not something I recommend as your warranty basically takes a leap off the Golden Gate Bridge but as there are so many of you who ask, I [...]
How to install the AHCI drivers after installing XP in IDE mode
- posted by Michael Walsh on June 16th, 2008
- comments (39)
Here’s a interesting article from Sparkion in the Netherlands. If like me, you’d rather go out on your bike than play around with your computer’s most intricate settings, then you might enjoy this, which also happens to be located in the Netherlands – great country!! Otherwise read on… In his words this article shows: “how [...]
“Upgrade” to XP??
- posted by Michael Walsh on February 18th, 2008
- comments (2)
Sooner or later someone was going to put it this way. Didn’t think I would find it so comical. Or disturbing…. Coding Sanity has an article up about how he, well, upgraded to XP. I hope this doesn’t go beyond 15 Diggs…
How to install Windows XP SP2 on Aspire 5920 / Aspire 5920G – part 2
- posted by Michael Walsh on December 21st, 2007
- comments (25)
If you’re reading this you want to install something more than Windows XP in your Aspire 5920, then probably you’re interested in … Where I find and how I can install all drivers …??
How to install Windows XP SP2 on Aspire 5920 / Aspire 5920G
- posted by Michael Walsh on December 21st, 2007
- comments (39)
One of the most frequent questions I receive (and poor old Simone has to answer to) is “How do I put Windows XP on my PC?”
Not compatible with Office 2007? Try this.
- posted by Michael Walsh on December 11th, 2007
- comments (0)
Hi everyone. I know this might seem a little off-topic but I think many of you will find it of considerable help. I confess: I am still running Windows XP and, while we’re on the subject and clearing out the skeletons, Office 2003. I have no problems with it, it does everything I need, it’s [...]
