This post describes a fix for an “Inaccessible Boot Device” error in the case when the BIOS has been reset by a firmware update or by other means. For an Acer-specific BIOS, it involves the Advanced TAB with sometimes hidden access, but is very easy to correct if you know what happened. Inaccessible Boot Device…
This is a follow-up to my last computer post comparing Zorin OS, Linux Mint, and Ubuntu Linux. I ended up switching from Zorin back to Ubuntu in less than a month because of something about dark themes. I think. It doesn’t matter and I don’t want to figure it out. Zorin OS Linux Micro Review…
Update 2026-07: I really did believe Zorin OS was going to be a better fit for me, but I switched to Ubuntu Linux in less than a month. I liked the idea of using newer versions of software, but the minor annoyances were outweighed by the benefits of using something that “just works”. This is…
A recipe for the best vegan tomato sauce which is deliciously savory with no sugar added. It’s full of vegetables and makes “spaghetti with sauce” a true meal. It’s made from very common ingredients and is super simple to prepare. The ten herbs and spices mix consistently creates a great flavor that may even be…
This is a two-part post. First, I will go over the trick to get the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55 laptop to dual-boot with Linux and then I will describe adding a second hard drive, both PCIE and SSD. NOTE: The BIOS key is F2 and the Boot Order Key is F12. Special BIOS V2.06 settings…
Update: 2025-03. The main message of this post is that there is no reason to use an MP3 player that is filled with advertisements or costs a monthly fee. Here is a short list of the best MP3 players for Android that are free or have a modest one-time cost (5-10 USD). Best MP3 Players…
This article shows how to install the Linux printer drivers for Brother printers. In my experience, the software that installed from the manufacturer works much better and consistently than the choices made by my Ubuntu Linux distribution. After showing the method for printer driver installation, Linux printer system settings are discussed. Initial Linux Printer Experience…
You should always be able to do a fresh installation of Windows 11 if you are a licensed user. This post goes over several Windows 11 install problems I encountered on a dual-boot system with Linux. The specific hardware is a Cybergeek mini PC with an Intel 12th gen Alder Lake N100 processor and a…