Userbench fails Sphere graphics test. Possible solution.

If you are experiencing an error running the userbench suite of tests, and the error indicates “ERROR: Sphere GPU benchmark failed, aborting further tests on this GPU” then this MAY solve your issue. I isolated this error on my system to the Nahimic service that is a part of the Realtek Audio driver package. To… Continue reading Userbench fails Sphere graphics test. Possible solution.

The Photo FINISH

Boot time variance between two high-end rigs I have two computers that I use for my primary desktops. One I built in July of 2018. The other I built in April of 2019. System 1 Intel i7 8700K 4.3Ghz CPUASUS ROG Strix Z370-E MotherboardCorsair Carbide 600Q inverse CaseCorsair H115i Pro CPU CoolerCorsair HX750i Power SupplyG.Skill… Continue reading The Photo FINISH

Ubuntu – Grub2 no longer updating “Other” OSs.

If in Ubuntu Grub2 is not detecting Windows 7 or Fedora or some other OS, try this. 1) gksudo gedit /etc/default/grub 2) Look for a line that reads : GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=”true” 3) Comment out that line by placing a # at the front of it. Like so: #GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=”true” Save the file. 4) Run sudo update-grub2. 5)… Continue reading Ubuntu – Grub2 no longer updating “Other” OSs.

Protect the Internet

Protect the Internet Help us stop Internet censorship legislation Today Evans Computers joins with other sites in a virtual strike to protest two proposed laws in the United States, called SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act. On January 24th, the U.S. Senate will vote on the PROTECT IP Act to censor the Internet, despite opposition… Continue reading Protect the Internet

Howto: LiveUSB – request by students of Long Beach City College.

Howto: LiveUSB 1) Download the latest live image.  You can download it from the official Fedora mirrors. a) Fedora 15 Live Images – Live Images for Fedora 15 2) Download and install LiveUSB Creator. a) Windows – LiveUSB-Creator b) Linux – run su -c yum install liveusb-creator -y 3) Install the LiveUSB Creator program. 4)… Continue reading Howto: LiveUSB – request by students of Long Beach City College.

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