How to install Netis WF2190 driver under Kubuntu

How to install Netis WF2190 in Kubuntu The following article is about how to find and install the appropriate (K)ubuntu driver for the Netis WF2190 WLAN stick. For a few weeks I work mainly under Linux (again) and as with almost every of my attempts trying to switch from Windows to Linux, there were again difficulties with the WiFi this time.
So, to spare you the hassle, I wrote the following short tutorial for you about how to install the Netis WF2190 drivers under Kubuntu.
Finding a Linux driver for a Netis WiFi stick
Before we begin, let’s make a small test by lsusb command. If you enter this command in the terminal, all connected USB devices are listed with fuirther information.

lsusb

As shown in the screenshot below, our WiFi stick is also included […]

Workaround: Canon EOS 300D Windows 7 drivers

Posted by Raffael on 10/14/2013 Posted in Tutorials, Windows 7, Windows 8 Tagged Canon, Canon EOS 300D, canon eos 300d driver windows 7, canon eos 300d driver windows 8, canon eos 300d drivers download, Driver, EOS

Recently I put my hands on a Canon EOS 300D and should copy a few photos from the camera to the PC. Easier said than done. The camera has a few years under his belt and Windows 7 was seemingly not able to find suitable drivers. Also the Windows driver search did not help.
Now comes the part where I want to apologize for the misleading headline. In fact I have no Windows 7 driver for you. However, I have a solution on how to get the Canon EOS 300D running under Windows 7 without additional drivers. Therefore just a setting in the camera menu must be changed.
Connect Canon EOS 300D with Windows 7 – how it works
Step 1:
Turn on the camera and click on the “Menu” button on the left edge of the display.

Fix connection error when connecting Samsung Galaxy S2 with Kies

Posted by Raffael on 09/07/2013 Posted in News & Apps, Tutorials, Windows 7, Windows 8 Tagged Connection problem, Driver, Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Kies, kies connection locked, kies connection problem, MTP Device, Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a great device, with which I’m really full and satisfied. What I can’t say of Samsung’s software called Kies, which serves to synchronize and manage the Galaxy S2 with your PC.
There are always problems in connecting the smartphone to the PC or in special with Kies. If one is affected by the problem and googling a bit, so you will quickly find out that this problem does not occur only sporadically.
Therefore, today I want to show you three approaches that have helped me several times already when my Galaxy S2 won’t connect with Kies.
1) Reboot
Even if it sounds too simple. Often it is enough, to turn your Galaxy S2 once off and restart it. This is especially true when Windows indicates that the ‘Device’ could not be started. (Error code […]