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PTZOPTICS Remote Control Software Download

2026-06-07T09:07:07.504-07:00

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You can access your file(s) here:

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The Engagement Trap

2026-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:00

The Engagement Trap: How Attraction-Based Algorithms Engineer Echo Chambers and Adverse Consequences

By AaronGTVmedia

Spartan Summary:

Point: Marketing for "attraction" over "accuracy" creates ignorant echo chambers.
The Mechanism: Engagement-based algorithms prioritize emotional intensity to keep users scrolling.
The Adverse Consequence: Rapid polarization, the spread of bias, and the erosion of shared reality.
The Data: Peer-reviewed studies confirm these effects occur in minutes, not years.

In the digital economy, "attraction" is the primary currency. Marketing strategies on social media are designed to maximize user retention by serving content that is visually or emotionally stimulating. However, verified research confirms that this relentless pursuit of engagement has unintentionally created "algorithmic echo chambers"—closed loops that amplify extreme content and lead to significant adverse consequences for social cohesion and mental well-being.

1. The Science of the "Echo Chamber"

The "filter bubble" is no longer a theoretical concept; it is a documented causal effect. A landmark 2025 study published in the journal Science provided some of the clearest evidence to date. Using a custom browser extension to rerank the feeds of 1,200 participants, researchers found that social media algorithms can shift a user’s partisan feelings in just one week by an amount typically seen over three years of real-life experience.

The Fact: The study proved that merely changing the ranking of content—not the content itself—directly increases political hostility and "affective polarization" (Jia et al., 2025).
The Mechanism: Algorithms optimized for engagement disproportionately surface "emotionally intense" content because outrage and strong emotions drive clicks more effectively than neutral information.

2. Rapid Profiling: The TikTok Case Study

While all platforms use engagement metrics, TikTok’s high-velocity algorithm has been particularly scrutinized for how quickly it "profiles" and directs users toward polarizing content, creating rapid feedback loops.

The "Rabbit Hole" Effect: A 2022 report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) titled "Deadly by Design" found that TikTok’s algorithm recommended sensitive content (such as self-harm or eating disorder content) to new teen accounts within minutes, based purely on initial engagement patterns. This demonstrates the algorithm's speed in identifying and feeding vulnerabilities.
- Citation: Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). (2022). Deadly by Design: TikTok’s algorithm and harmful content.
- Link: https://www.cchdigitalhate.com/deadlybydesign
Algorithmic Bias: The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) published the "Recommending Hate" report (2025), using qualitative analysis to show that TikTok’s search and recommendation engines "perpetuated harmful stereotypes" in two-thirds of the cases examined. They found that users searching for basic terms were frequently funneled toward content promoting divisive or biased narratives.

Citation: Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD Global). (2025). Recommending Hate: How TikTok's search engine algorithms reproduce societal bias.
Link: https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-publications/recommending-hate-how-tiktoks-search-engine-algorithms-reproduce-societal-bias/

Verified References and Citations

Source	Study/Report Title	Key Finding
*Science* (2025)	Reranking partisan animosity	Algorithms cause 3 years' worth of polarization in 7 days.
ISD Global (2025)	Recommending Hate	Documented search algorithms reproducing societal bias.
CCDH (2022)	Deadly by Design	Algorithms serve sensitive content to users in minutes.
PNAS (2020)	Exposure to misinformation	Mapped how platform architecture drives partisan exposure.

Exporting Multiple Tracks With Davinci

2025-10-08T14:03:00.000-07:00

Go to the Deliver Page: Click on the "Deliver" tab at the bottom of the DaVinci Resolve interface.
Render Settings:

Render Settings: Choose your desired render settings (codec, resolution, etc.). These settings won't affect the audio export, but are necessary for the overall render setup.
Render Space: Select your render space.

Audio Settings (Crucial Step):

Audio: In the "Audio" section, change the "Export Audio" setting from "Mix" to "Individual Tracks." This is the key setting!
Audio Channels: Choose how you want the tracks to be exported (e.g., Stereo, Mono).
File Name: Customize the file name prefix if desired. Resolve will automatically append a track number to each exported file.

File Name and Location:

File Name: Specify the base name for your exported audio files.
File Location: Choose the folder where you want the audio files to be saved.

Add to Render Queue: Click "Add to Render Queue."
Start Render: Click "Start Render" to begin the export process.

How to Connect a Wyze Cam (or Any IoT Device) to Hotel Wi-Fi

2025-10-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

Problem: Hotel Wi-Fi often requires you to agree to a terms-of-service page in a web browser before granting internet access. A security camera like a Wyze Cam cannot load this page, so it can't connect.
Solution: Spoof the camera's MAC address on your laptop. This makes the hotel network think your laptop is the camera. You can then use the laptop's browser to agree to the terms, authorizing the camera's MAC address on the network.
Key Tool: You need a laptop with a network adapter that allows you to change its MAC address.
Prerequisite: You must know the Wyze Cam's MAC address, which can be found in its mobile app settings.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: Find the Wyze Cam's MAC Address

Connect to the Camera: You need to connect your phone to the Wyze Cam directly. If you are at the hotel and haven't set it up yet, use a second phone as a mobile hotspot to connect both your primary phone and the camera.
Open the Wyze App: Open the app and view the live feed from the camera.
Access Settings: Tap the Settings gear (sprocket) icon in the top right corner.
Find Device Info: Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu and select "Device Info."
Record the MAC Address: Note the MAC address listed near the top. Write it down or take a screenshot.

Part 2: Spoof the MAC Address on Your Laptop

Open Device Manager: On your Windows laptop, use the search bar to find and open "Device Manager."
Find Your Network Adapter: Expand the "Network adapters" section. Right-click on your Wi-Fi adapter (the one you use to connect to the hotel network) and select "Properties."
Change the MAC Address:

Go to the "Advanced" tab.
In the list of properties, select "Network Address" or "Locally Administered Address."
Select the "Value" radio button.
In the field, enter the MAC address of your Wyze Cam (from Part 1). Enter it without any colons or dashes.
Click "OK."

Part 3: Authenticate on the Hotel Network

Open a Web Browser: Open your web browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge). It should automatically redirect you to the hotel's terms-and-services page.
Agree to the Terms: Click "Agree" or the equivalent button to accept the terms. This now associates the camera's MAC address with an authenticated device on the network.

Part 4: Final Setup

Revert Your Laptop's MAC Address: Go back to your network adapter's properties (as in Part 2) and change the "Network Address" value back to "Not Present" to restore your laptop's original MAC address.
Reconnect the Camera: Disconnect your laptop from the hotel Wi-Fi. Power on your Wyze Cam and let it connect to the hotel's Wi-Fi network. It should now be able to connect successfully.

Remove Vocals with This Free program

2024-11-09T15:58:00.003-08:00

Here's a step-by-step guide based on the text you provided:

Start with the original song that contains both vocals and instrumentals.

Use the UVR5 tool with the "Kim Vocals 2" model (MDX) to process the song.

Take the vocal output from step 2 and run it through the "de-reverb" model (VR).

Take the output from step 3 and process it through the "aggressive de-echo" model (VR).

Take the output from step 4 and run it through a "karaoke" model (VR).

Follow any additional recommendations provided by other users in the forum thread, such as trying the FoxJoy UVR-De-Echo-Normal model for a simpler and quicker approach.

Keep in mind that these steps may vary depending on the specific tools and models you're using, and it's always a good idea to experiment with different settings to find what works best for your particular needs.

Clip source: GitHub - Anjok07/ultimatevocalremovergui: GUI for a Vocal Remover that uses Deep Neural Networks.

Ultimate Vocal Remover GUI v5.6

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Anjok07/ultimatevocalremovergui/master/gui_data/img/UVR_v5.6.png?raw=true

About

This application uses state-of-the-art source separation models to remove vocals from audio files. UVR's core developers trained all of the models provided in this package (except for the Demucs v3 and v4 4-stem models).

Core Developers
Support the Project

Donate

Installation

These bundles contain the UVR interface, Python, PyTorch, and other dependencies needed to run the application effectively. No prerequisites are required.

Windows Installation

Please Note:

This installer is intended for those running Windows 10 or higher.
Application functionality for systems running Windows 7 or lower is not guaranteed.
Application functionality for Intel Pentium & Celeron CPUs systems is not guaranteed.
You must install UVR to the main C: drive. Installing UVR to a secondary drive will cause instability.

Download the UVR installer for Windows via the link below:

If you use an AMD Radeon or Intel Arc graphics card, you can try the OpenCL version:

OpenCL Version - Main Download Link

Update Package instructions for those who have UVR already installed:

If you already have UVR installed you can install this package over it or download it straight from the application or click here for the patch.

Windows Manual Installation

Manual Windows Installation

Download and extract the repository here
Download and install Python here

Make sure to check "Add python.exe to PATH" during the install

Run the following commands from the extracted repo directory:

python.exe -m pip install -r requirements.txt

If you have a compatible Nvidia GPU, run the following command:

python.exe -m pip install --upgrade torch --extra-index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cu117

If you do not have FFmpeg or Rubber Band installed and want to avoid going through the process of installing them the long way, follow the instructions below.

FFmpeg Installation

Download the precompiled build here
From the archive, extract the following file to the UVR application directory:

ffmpeg-5.1.2-essentials_build/bin/ffmpeg.exe

Rubber Band Installation

In order to use the Time Stretch or Change Pitch tool, you'll need Rubber Band.

Download the precompiled build here
From the archive, extract the following files to the UVR application directory:

rubberband-3.1.2-gpl-executable-windows/rubberband.exe
rubberband-3.1.2-gpl-executable-windows/sndfile.dll

MacOS Installation

Please Note:

The MacOS Sonoma mouse clicking issue has been fixed.
MPS (GPU) acceleration for Mac M1 has been expanded to work with Demucs v4 and all MDX-Net models.
This bundle is intended for those running macOS Big Sur and above.
Application functionality for systems running macOS Catalina or lower is not guaranteed.
Application functionality for older or budget Mac systems is not guaranteed.
Once everything is installed, the application may take up to 5-10 minutes to start for the first time (depending on your Macbook).

Download the UVR dmg for MacOS via one of the links below:

Mac M1 (arm64) users:

Main Download Link Main Download Link mirror
Mac Intel (x86_64) users:

Main Download Link Main Download Link mirror

MacOS Users: Having Trouble Opening UVR?

Due to Apples strict application security, you may need to follow these steps to open UVR.

First, run the following command via Terminal.app to allow applications to run from all sources (it's recommended that you re-enable this once UVR opens properly.)

Second, run the following command to bypass Notarization:

Manual MacOS Installation

Download and save this repository here
Download and install Python 3.10 here
From the saved directory run the following -

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

If your Mac is running with an M1, please run the following command next. If not, skip this step. -

cp /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.10/lib/python3.10/site-packages/_soundfile_data/libsndfile_arm64.dylib /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.10/lib/python3.10/site-packages/_soundfile_data/libsndfile.dylib

FFmpeg Installation

Once everything is done installing, download the correct FFmpeg binary for your system here and place it into the main application directory.

Rubber Band Installation

In order to use the Time Stretch or Change Pitch tool, you'll need Rubber Band.

Download the precompiled build here
From the archive, extract the following files to the UVR/lib_v5 application directory:

rubberband-3.1.2-gpl-executable-macos/rubberband

This process has been tested on a MacBook Pro 2021 (using M1) and a MacBook Air 2017 and is confirmed to be working on both.

Linux Installation

See Linux Installation Instructions

These install instructions are for Debian & Arch based Linux systems.

Download and save this repository here
From the saved directory run the following commands in this order-

For Debian Based (Ubuntu, Mint, etc.):

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install ffmpeg
sudo apt install python3-pip
sudo apt-get -y install python3-tk
pip3 install -r requirements.txt
python3 UVR.py

For Arch Based (EndeavourOS):

sudo pacman -Syu
sudo pacman -Sy
sudo pacman -S python-pip
sudo pacman -S --noconfirm tk
sudo pacman -S ffmpeg

To bypass environment setup and proceed with the installation, use:

Take caution; this modifies system files.

sudo rm /usr/lib/python3.11/EXTERNALLY-MANAGED

Then proceed with the following in order:

chmod +x install_packages.sh
./install_packages.sh
python UVR.py

Other Application Notes

Nvidia RTX 1060 6GB is the minimum requirement for GPU conversions.
Nvidia GPUs with at least 8GBs of V-RAM are recommended.
AMD Radeon GPU supported is limited at this time.

There is currently a working branch for AMD GPU users here

This application is only compatible with 64-bit platforms.
This application relies on the Rubber Band library for the Time-Stretch and Pitch-Shift options.
This application relies on FFmpeg to process non-wav audio files.
The application will automatically remember your settings when closed.
Conversion times will significantly depend on your hardware.
These models are computationally intensive.

Performance:

Model load times are faster.
Importing/exporting audio files is faster.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

If FFmpeg is not installed, the application will throw an error if the user attempts to convert a non-WAV file.
Memory allocation errors can usually be resolved by lowering the "Segment" or "Window" sizes.

MacOS Sonoma Left-click Bug

There's a known issue on MacOS Sonoma where left-clicks aren't registering correctly within the app. This was impacting all applications built with Tkinter on Sonoma and has since been resolved. Please download the latest version via the following link if you are still experiencing issues - link

This issue was being tracked here.

Issue Reporting

Please be as detailed as possible when posting a new issue.

If possible, click the "Settings Button" to the left of the "Start Processing" button and click the "Error Log" button for detailed error information that can be provided to us.

License

The Ultimate Vocal Remover GUI code is MIT-licensed.

Please Note: For all third-party application developers who wish to use our models, please honor the MIT license by providing credit to UVR and its developers.

Credits

ZFTurbo - Created & trained the weights for the new MDX23C models.
DilanBoskan - Your contributions at the start of this project were essential to the success of UVR. Thank you!
Bas Curtiz - Designed the official UVR logo, icon, banner, and splash screen.
tsurumeso - Developed the original VR Architecture code.
Kuielab & Woosung Choi - Developed the original MDX-Net AI code.
Adefossez & Demucs - Developed the original Demucs AI code.
KimberleyJSN - Advised and aided the implementation of the training scripts for MDX-Net and Demucs. Thank you!
Hv - Helped implement chunks into the MDX-Net AI code. Thank you!

Contributing

For anyone interested in the ongoing development of Ultimate Vocal Remover GUI, please send us a pull request, and we will review it.
This project is 100% open-source and free for anyone to use and modify as they wish.
We only maintain the development and support for the Ultimate Vocal Remover GUI and the models provided.

References

[1] Takahashi et al., "Multi-scale Multi-band DenseNets for Audio Source Separation", https://arxiv.org/pdf/1706.09588.pdf

Radio Stations That Play Your Music

2024-11-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

11 Radio Stations

I don't know how current this list is, but this is what I got B)>+

Discover You Radio:

https://discoveryouradio.com/submissions

2MCE - Charles Sturt University:
wmse@msoe.edu

5 & Dime Show, The - WMSE:
wmse@msoe.edu

Basement, The - KSMU:
ksmu@missouristate.edu

Blue Echo Radio - UNC Asheville:
blueecho@unca.edu

CKUW - U. Winnipeg:
[DO NOT send unsolicited MP3s to our e-mail addresses. We will not listen to or schedule unsolicited MP3s for airplay. Thanks. We can accept submissions on cassette, CD, vinyl, or reel to reel. CKUW volunteers are required to play 30% new music and while we canƒ??t guarantee that itƒ??ll be heard, everything we receive is open for on-air play. @ckuw]
https://www.ckuw.ca

Digital Dumplings, Analog Gravy - WMSE:
wmse@msoe.edu

WMTU - Michigan Tech U:
facebook.com/wmtufm @WMTU

WTSC - Clarkson U:
facebook.com/911wtsc @wtsc_potsdam

WSUM - U. Wisconsin Madison:
facebook.com/wsum.fm @WSUM

WRMC - Middlebury College:
facebook.com/wrmc911 @WRMC911

No matter where your legal journey takes you

2024-10-30T02:48:00.001-07:00

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YAMAHA MM8 PC Connection made simple

2024-09-28T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here's a step-by-step guide for setting up your Yamaha MM8 as a MIDI controller in Reaper,

including the driver download link:

Download and install the Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver for Windows 10 fromYamaha's official website (https://usa.yamaha.com/support/updates/index.html).
Connect your MM8 to your computer using a USB cable, making sure it's turned on.
Open Reaper and go to "Options > Preferences > MIDI Devices."
In the "MIDI Hardware Inputs" section, find your Yamaha MM8 and enable it by checking the box next to it.
If you don't see your MM8 listed, click the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window and check again.
Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes.
Your MM8 should now be recognized as a MIDI controller in Reaper.
I hope this helps you and other users facing similar issues!

A.I. Addition "Create Your Own AI Chatbot with Agent GPT"

2023-05-03T05:15:00.005-07:00

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up and use Agent GPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI.

To get started with Agent GPT, follow these simple steps:

Visit the Agent GPT website at https://openaimaster.com/agentgpt/ and click on the "Get Started" button.
Create an account by providing your name, email address, and password.
Once you have created an account, log in and click on the "Create Agent" button.
Enter the name of your agent and select the language that you want it to use.
Customize your agent's appearance by selecting a profile picture and a color scheme.
Add training data to your agent by providing a list of questions and answers that it should be able to respond to.
Train your agent by clicking on the "Train" button.
Once your agent has been trained, you can test it out by clicking on the "Test" button.

That's it! With these simple steps, you can set up and use Agent GPT to create your own chatbot. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to the Agent GPT support team.

Here's the link to the article for more detailed instructions: https://openaimaster.com/how-to-set-up-and-use-agent-gpt/

Golematis, A. [AaronGTV]. (2023, May 3). Create Your Own AI Chatbot with Agent GPT: A Step-by-Step Guide. Retrieved from
https://a2stoolkit.blogspot.com/2023/05/create-your-own-ai-chatbot.html

Golematis, Aaron [AaronGTV]. "Create Your Own AI Chatbot with Agent GPT: A Step-by-Step Guide." A2S Toolkit, 3 May 2023, https://a2stoolkit.blogspot.com/2023/05/create-your-own-ai-chatbot.html

#chatbot, #AI, #OpenAI, #AgentGPT, #customerengagement, and #automation,

Virtual Machines

2022-10-21T06:00:00.001-07:00

This was a fun video i discovered about Virtual Machines|

Original Video Found Here:

What is a Virtual Machine? Magic...that's what it is!! In this video, NetworkChuck explains what a Virtual Machine is, when you might need one, and how to setup a Kali Linux and Ubuntu VM on Windows 10 with Virtual Box. Virtual Machine Setup --------------------------------------------------- -Download Virtual Box: http://bit.ly/368FS7Z -Download Virtual Box Extension Pack: https://bit.ly/3svvPmV -Kali Linux download: http://bit.ly/39HEE4q -Ubuntu download: http://bit.ly/39DKTpQ 🆘🆘NEED HELP?? Join the Discord Server: http://bit.ly/nc-discord 🔥🔥my Laptop in the video: https://geni.us/9L2vJM5 SUPPORT NETWORKCHUCK --------------------------------------------------- ➡️Become a YouTube Member: https://bit.ly/join_networkchuck ☕OFFICIAL NetworkChuck Coffee: https://NetworkChuck.coffee STUDY WITH ME on Twitch: https://bit.ly/nc_twitch READY TO LEARN?? --------------------------------------------------- -Learn Python: http://bit.ly/2Me22NH -Get your CCNA: https://bit.ly/nc-ccna FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/networkchuck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/networkchuck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NetworkChuck/ Join the Discord server: http://bit.ly/nc-discord TIMESTAMPS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 ⏩ Intro 0:47 ⏩ What is a Virtual Machine? 2:27 ⏩ What is a Hypervisor? (Type 1 vs Type 2) 6:18 ⏩ why you NEED a virtual machine 7:05 ⏩ TUTORIAL - Virtual Machine Setup 7:56 ⏩ *Optional - Support 64bit OS with BIOS change 9:30 ⏩ Download Kali Linux, Ubuntu (Operating Systems) 10:30 ⏩ Install Virtual Box (hypervisor) 11:56 ⏩ Create a Virtual Machine (Kali Linux) 18:32 ⏩ Why Virtual Machines are AWESOME!! 19:19 ⏩ TIPS and TRICKS (Virtual Box) It's time to get your CCNA! --------------------------------------------------- ►Watch the whole course: https://bit.ly/nc-ccna ►CCNA Courseware: http://bit.ly/boson_cw (Boson) (Affiliate) ►CCNA Lab: https://bit.ly/bosonccna2020 (Boson NetSim) (affiliate) ►CCNA Practice Exam: https://bit.ly/bosonexsimccna (Boson ExSim) (affiliate) ►CCNP Lab: https://bit.ly/encornetsim (Boson NetSim) (affiliate) ►CCNP Practice Exam: https://bit.ly/encorexsim (Boson ExSim) (affiliate) other FANTASTIC CCNA training resources: FULL CCNA course: http://bit.ly/2BJazQG ( @David Bombal ) ITProTV: https://bit.ly/itprotvnetchuck 🔥Learn Python🔥 Codecademy: http://bit.ly/3rzZjzz 👊Join thisisIT: https://bit.ly/thisisitio 👊 AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- (GEAR I USE...STUFF I RECOMMEND) My network gear: https://geni.us/L6wyIUj Amazon Affiliate Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/networkchuck Buy a Raspberry Pi: https://geni.us/aBeqAL #virtualmachine #kalilinux #ubuntu

AaronGTV's ToolKit for Churches and youth groups

2022-09-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

OK... sooOOooo i'm working with churches again...

It's not fancy, but this is an ever growing page of my favorite free tools i am constantly recommending friends and students

It is worth noting that i am not sponsored by any of these entities as of yet B)>+

I will be adding more tools as time permits B)>+

-------------------------AUDIO-------------------------

Reaper is one of my favorite audio work stations

REAPER

Reaper: Audio Workstation Free to use unhindered until you feel comfortable purchasing. if/and when you do decide to buy, it only cost $60Cross platform and backwards compatible, Reaper is my "GoTo" DAW and the first one i recommend to students and professionals wanting to escape the nonsense of software politics.

Plugins4Free: Free VST Pluggins and virtual instruments.

Search for free tools. Listen, learn, and create. shouldnt cost you a dime.

https://plugins4free.com/

AIMP: Currently, my favorite Audio player for PC and Android is called
AIMP, Very simple to use... Also has a less jarring way of moving through multiple tracks. My current favorite player on PC and Android.

-------------------------VIDEO-------------------------

Davinci Resolve: Is a free video editing software... there are a lot of features, but this is pro software, and reasonably easy to use for as much power as it has. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

VLC for MAC, PC, and Android.

https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

An easy button for playing all media

OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
https://obsproject.com/

Free software based video switcher.

--------------WEB CAM---------------

AUSDOM HD Webcam 1080P

There are soOoo many webcams to cose from, but the one i personally use is the
AUSDOM HD Webcam 1080P... the mane reason i use (other than it being super cheap lol) is that it allows you to replace the lense with alternate lenses
spesifically the "m12 mount lenses. note there are literally thousands of lens configurations
there really is no right or wrong way. so have fun lol.

------------MORE TO COME------------

Comment below your thoughts and needs... I'll post my favorites and update B)>+

Wacom tablet (Slate Blue) Model ET-0405-U Driver

2022-09-07T05:28:00.003-07:00

If you have the Wacom tablet blue and need windows 10 drivers (And have been losing your mind trying to find drivers like me!!) i found them Here:

et-0405-u

Wacom tablet (Slate Blue) Model ET-0405-U Driver?

so this is the original wacom's link to download a multiple models driver, including the:
Tablet Blueberry ET-0405-U for Windows XP (32x & 64x)
the link:
https://cdn.wacom.com/U/drivers/IBMPC/pro/WacomTablet_605-7.exe

Hope this helps someone... (Facepalm)

How To Install REAPER Extensions | VLC SWS REAPACK

2022-04-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

FIRST! Go here to enable the "Extensions" tab in reaper

https://sws-extension.org/

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How to Except Credit Cards.

2022-04-17T07:13:00.002-07:00

Ok, Here's the fast version B)>+

Create Paypal Account, (Make it a business account)
Link: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/merchant

When they ask for your paypal id, put your SSN

once it's done you can send invoices through email that people can pay with credit cards.

or they can send you money direct through paypal.

Friends and family can send without a fee.

If You Would Like A Card Swiper

Then Get "Paypal Here" (I think it's called Zettle now)

Link: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/merchant

(I know they used to send you a free card reader, but i dont know nowadays.)

BOOM now you can accept all major credit cards B)>+

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Here's the long version (Just in case)

2. Select business account and click Next.

3. Enter your email address and click Next.

4. Now, create a login ID and Password and enter your business contact information.

5. Make sure to read the

user agreement, privacy policy, and electronic communications delivery policy. Then click Agree and Continue. 6. Next, tell us about your business: Enter your employer ID number or if you’re a sole proprietor, enter your social security number.

7. Then, enter your website address if you have one and click Continue.

8. We’ll ask for some additional personal information that will be used to verify your identity. 9. Once that’s done, we’ll send you an email to verify your information.

10. Then your account is ready to use.

Watch how to open your account.

Linking your bank account (total time: ~5-10 minutes)

Once you’ve set up your PayPal Business account, the next step is linking a bank account where you can transfer your funds.

To quickly link your bank account, you’ll need the following pieces of information:

Your PayPal Business account username and password
The name of your bank
The username and password you use for online banking
Bank routing number
Bank account number

Step-by-step instructions for linking a bank account 1. Log into your PayPal Business account.

2. Click Money on the top of the page.

3. Click Link a new bank.

4. Select your bank or click Don't see your bank? at the bottom.

5. Depending on the bank you select, you may have the option to link your bank instantly using your online banking login information.

6. If the instant option isn't available, just enter your bank account details manually and click Agree and Link.

If you entered your bank account information manually in step 5 above, PayPal will make 2 small deposits into your bank account within 3 days.

Once you see the deposits in your bank account, the last step is confirming the deposits. 1. Log into your PayPal Business account.

2. Click Money on the top of the page.

3. Click the bank account you want to confirm, and click Confirm.

4. Enter the exact amounts of the 2 deposits made to your account. For example, if you receive two deposits of $.05 and $.15, enter .05 and .15 on the screen.

5. Click Submit.

6. Watch how to link and confirm your bank account.

Once you’ve created an account and linked it to your bank, you’re ready to:

Create and send invoices.
Create a link you can share in email, text message, or social media channels.

https://www.paypal.com/us/brc/article/how-to-open-a-paypal-business-account

If Reaper is Crashing on a Project Load

2022-03-08T08:10:00.000-08:00

If Reaper has ever Crashed on a project load, simply start reaper fresh, and select "Open Project" Select and select "Open project with FX Offline (Recovery Mode)"

You're Welcome B)>+

https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxl5fdmFmN7zXSmx9uwR9saF4GKzIY9eZq

Our Favorite Word Counter

2022-03-03T05:40:00.001-08:00

There are lots of reasons one might need a word counter

This is by far our favorite! Fast and easy to use, This no nonsense wordcounter is our pic for getting the job done fast, and efficiently.

Check it out here: wordcounter.net/ (Tell em AaronGTV sent ya)

My Top 8 free Impulse Responses by AaronGTV

2021-11-05T08:25:00.001-07:00

Original Article Found Here:

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Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe) High CPU Usage in Windows 10

2021-09-20T15:35:00.006-07:00

Original Article Found Here:

Windows 10 is still full of many bugs and there are a number of processes’ eating CPU. Antimalware Service Executable is one such process which has been causing high CPU usage in Windows 10 computers. Antimalware Service Executable is actually the name of process MsMpEng.exe, which is run by Windows Defender. Any process which causes a lot of CPU usage is a bad news for any computer. This just slows down your system and it becomes very annoying using it. But you don’t have to worry about that anymore because we are going to help you fix this problem.

What is Antimalware Service Executable in Windows 10

Windows Defender or Windows Defender Antivirus was introduced to us in 2006 as a free antispyware program in Windows XP. After being tagging along in Windows Vista and Windows 7, it was made into a full antivirus program in Windows 8. And since then, it has been with us protecting our computers from viruses and malware. The Antimalware Service Executable is a background service of Windows Defender. The process MsMpEng.exe checks files for malware while we access them, performs background scans to find dangerous software and installs antivirus definition updates on our computer. All in all, this is a very important process of Windows Defender.

Windows 10 already has many bugs. Microsoft is regularly releasing patches and updates, which has significantly decreased the number of bugs in Windows 10. But, the antimalware service executable’s high CPU usage is still not fixed. Hope, they’ll soon fix this error too. We don’t know when is that going to happen. So, till then, we can try and fix the problem using our ways.

How to Stop High CPU Usage by Antimalware Service Executable

Normally, the high CPU usage by this process is due to its real-time feature. The constant scanning of files can result in using a lot of disk usage. As there is no official method to fix this issue, we will try to solve the problem using our methods.

1. Reschedule Windows Defender

As the high disk usage is happening probably due to the real-time protection, we can change the schedule of Windows Defender to fix it.

Step 1. Press Win logo key + R, to open Run. Type taskschd.msc and click OK.

Step 2. Now, on the left sidebar, follow below path:

Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > Windows Defender.

Step 3. Now, focus on the middle pane. Look for Windows Defender Scheduler Scan and double-click on it. This will open Windows Defender Scheduler Scan Properties in a new dialog box.

Step 4. Under the General tab, unmark the box beside Run with highest privileges.

Step 5. Now, select Conditions tab and unmark all the boxes under the tab.

Step 6. Go to Triggers tab and select New.

Step 7. A new dialog box will open after the last step. Select the weekly or monthly option as per your preference. Also, select the preferred day and time. Mark the box at the bottom beside Enabled and click OK.

This will schedule the scan according to your selection and should fix the high CPU usage error when the scan is not running.

If the problem still persists, follow the next method.

2. Add Antimalware Service Executable to Exclusion List

Step 1. Press Win logo key + I to open Settings. Select Update & Security.

Step 2. From the left sidebar, select Windows Defender. Click on Open Windows Defender Security Center.

Step 3. On Windows Defender Security Center dialog box, select the gear icon at the left bottom.

Step 4. Select “Virus & threat protection settings.”

Step 5. Now scroll down and click on Add an exclusion under Exclusions.

Step 6. Click on Add an exclusion and select Process from options. This will open a pop-up window.

Step 7. Type MsMpEng.exe and click Add.

This will add the Antimalware Service Executable to the Windows Defender exclusion list. The error must be fixed now.

3. Turn off Windows Defender

If none of the above-mentioned methods work, then turning off Windows Defender is the only option left. This method has worked for a lot of users in fixing the issue. Although I should warn you, this will leave your computer unprotected from any threat. This is why you should install an antivirus program before continuing with this method.

Step 1. Press Win logo key + R, to open Run. Type regedit and click OK. This will open Windows Registry.

Step 2. On the left sidebar, you need to follow the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Policies > Microsoft > Windows Defender

Step 3. Double click on DisableAntiSpyware registry to open the editor. Change the Value data to 1. Click OK.

This will turn off the Windows Defender on your computer. Now, you will not be facing any more issues with Antimalware Service Executable.

Conclusion

The addition of Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 8 and then in Windows 10 was a great boon for Windows users. It meant that we won’t have to install a separate antivirus software, which slows down our computer. But a process of Windows Defender is causing problems and it’s also slowing down our system. Fixing the Antimalware Service Executable high CPU usage problem is very important for smooth functioning of our PC. Hope we were able to help you do that. If you have any questions, do hit us in comments.

https://www.mobipicker.com/antimalware-service-executable-msmpeng-exe-high-cpu/

Reclaime Your Photo And Video Content From Google

2021-03-19T05:28:00.002-07:00

Original Article Found Here:

Welp... now that Google has perfected their facial and vocal recognition software, They will no longer be offering unlimited photo and video storage... (Yay us right #FacePalm)

if you're like me, and looking for a way to reclaim your years of data collection then this is the article for you!

If you're impatient like me =====================

long story short, go to this link it's called "Google takeout"

https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout

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The only way to get the ones you upload from the app

Looking for a quick and easy way to download all your pictures and videos from Google Photos? Maybe you want to create a backup locally or want to create a personal movie and need all the content locally stored for editing purposes?

Whatever the case, there’s a simple way to get all your content downloaded from Google Photos. Note that I previously talked about how you can download photos and videos from Facebook too.

It’s worth noting that if you simply need to download a couple of albums, it’s easier to just do that manually. Click on an album and then click on the three vertical dots at the top right. You’ll see an option called Download All.

This will download all the photos and videos in that album in ZIP format. The only problem with this method is that you can’t use it to download any photos and videos you upload from the Google Photos app on your phone or tablet.

To download all of those pictures and videos, you have to use the method I’m going to talk about below, which is Google Takeout.

Export Google Photos Data

There are two ways you can go about getting to Google Takeout. The easiest way is to follow the link below:

https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout

The more long-winded method is to go to Google.com and then click on your profile picture at the top right.

Click on My Account and this will bring you to a kind of dashboard for all settings related to your Google account.

Under the Personal info & privacy heading, click on Control your content.

You’ll see a Download your data box and a Create Archive link.

The next screen is going to be the same as if you had followed the link mentioned above. Here you can choose what data to include in your archive. By default, everything is selected. Go ahead and click on the Select none button and then click on the toggle button next to Google Photos.

You can click on the down arrow and choose Select photo albums if you want to select individual albums. Note that if you have uploaded a lot of pictures and videos from your phone, Google Photos automatically creates albums that are named by the date.

In my case, I had only created about 450 albums myself, but I have well over 2500 albums in Google Photos because of the camera upload feature on my smartphone. Leave it at Include all photos albums if you want to download everything. Scroll down to the bottom and click Next.

On the next screen, you have to choose the format you want to use for the archive. If you use ZIP, anything over 2 GB will be split into multiple ZIP files. This is kind of annoying if you have hundreds of GBs of data stored in the cloud. In my case, I have 550 GB of photos and videos, so I certainly don’t want to have to click on 225 download links. I’ve tried it once and it’s a pain.

Luckily, you can choose other formats like TGZ and TBZ. You won’t be able to open this using Windows, but you can download a free program like 7-Zip to open the archives. It should be noted that using the ZIP method will be a lot faster because it only has to create 2 GB files, which it can do quickly.

If you choose any of the other formats, the limit for a single files goes up to 50 GB. In my case, that’s only 11 links rather than 225, which is way more convenient. It does take a while longer for a TGZ or TBZ archive to complete, but you’re only talking about a few hours here and there.

By default, you’ll get an email with a link to download the files once the archive has been created. If you want, you can also directly save the archive to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive, which is kind of nice.

Click the Create archive button and the process will begin. You can close the web browser and the process will continue in the background. You can always go back to Google Takeout and then click on Manage Archives to view the progress.

Overall, Google has made it really easy to download any data that you have stored in any of their services, a feature which is not available with a lot of other companies. If you have any questions, post a comment. Enjoy!

Bluetooth keeps disconnecting [Solved]

2021-02-22T04:31:00.002-08:00

Original article found here:

It’s truly annoying when you find your Bluetooth device such as Bluetooth keyboard or headset keeps disconnecting. This sort of problem is very common but it’s often not hard to solve. Here’re 5 quick fixes you can try!
You may not try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

Fix 1 – Change the Bluetooth power setting

Your Bluetooth device may fail to connect correctly at a low-power state. To see if that’s the cause, you can change the Bluetooth power settings as follow:

1) Type device manager in the Windows search box, and click Device Manager.

2) Double-click Bluetooth to see all the devices under this category. Then, right-click your Bluetooth device and click Properties.

3) Select the Power Management tab. Then, uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power, and click OK.

Connect your Bluetooth device again and see if everything goes normal. If it still disconnects, there’s another fix to try.

Fix 2 – Restart the Bluetooth service

Bluetooth needs to work on certain services on your PC. So, if you have trouble connecting your Bluetooth device, you should check whether these services are started and running properly.

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box. Then, type services.msc, and click OK.

2) Right-click Bluetooth support service. If it isn’t running, click Start; if it’s already running, click Restart.

3) After the service restarts, right-click it, and click Properties.

4) Set the Startup type to Automatic, and click OK.

You’ll then be able to connect your Bluetooth device successfully. If not, try the next fix below.

Fix 3 – Reinstall the Bluetooth driver

If there’s something wrong with your Bluetooth driver, the connection will constantly cut out. In this case, you could uninstall your Bluetooth driver and let Windows automatically install the appropriate one for you.

1) Type device manager in the search box, and click Device Manager.

2) Double-click Bluetooth to view all the devices. Then, right-click your Bluetooth device and click Uninstall device.

3) Check Delete the driver software for this device, and click Uninstall.

Restart the machine. Then, re-connect your Bluetooth device to test if it works well with your computer. If not, move on to the next solution.

Fix 4 – Update your Bluetooth driver

If reinstalling the driver doesn’t help, it’s likely that your Bluetooth driver is outdated. To keep your devices running in the tip-top condition, you should update the Bluetooth driver on a regular basis. Since Windows inbuilt Device Manager won’t always offer the latest driver (learn why), you can do this the other ways:

Manual driver update – You can update your Bluetooth driver manually by going to the Bluetooth device manufacturer’s website, and searching for the most recent correct driver. Be sure to choose only the driver that is compatible with your Windows version.

Automatic driver update – If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your Bluetooth driver manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct driver for your Bluetooth device, and your Windows version, and it will download and install it correctly:

1) Download and install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click the Update button next to the flagged Bluetooth driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).

Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All.)

You can do it for free if you like, but it’s partly manual.

The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support.
If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.

Now that you’ve installed the up-to-date driver on your PC, your Bluetooth device should be working perfectly and smoothly. If you still see the same connecting problem, check out the last fix.

Fix 5 – Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

If you’re on Windows 10, you should make full use of the Windows built-in troubleshooter to solve any Bluetooth related issues including the Bluetooth disconnection. Here’s how to do it:

1) Type troubleshoot in the Windows search box, and click Troubleshoot settings.

2) Scroll down and click Bluetooth. Then, click Run the troubleshooter.

Wait for the troubleshooting process to complete, and follow the on-screen instructions to repair detected issues. Then, reconnect your Bluetooth device and see how it works.

Hopefully this post has helped you solve the Bluetooth keeps disconnecting issue. If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to share your comment below.

For those looking for a midi usb host

2021-01-15T07:50:00.001-08:00

For those looking for a midi usb host I found this one, cheaper than the other alternatives

https://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/usb-midi-converter

MIDI USB to DIN Converter

The MIDI USB to DIN Converter allows you to connect a USB midi device to standard MIDI equipment that uses 5-pin DIN connectors. Many MIDI devices now connect via USB, but if you don't have the facility to accept USB devices in your equipment, then this adapter will convert the USB device to standard MIDI DIN connectors. So you can connect a USB peripheral (such as a keyboard or synthesizer) to older equipment that only has a 5-pin DIN connector (such as an amplifier).

It translates the USB MIDI data packets to/from MIDI Din at the MIDI baud rate of 31250.

Use your USB MIDI device without having to connect it to a computer.

Features

Converts USB MIDI device to MIDI Din
Operates at 31250 BAUD
Optional Configuration Settings
- Filter out MIDI Realtime messages
- Filter MIDI Channel data
Dimensions: 6.5cm x 6.5cm x 2.68cm (H)

Supported Devices

Standard MIDI compliant devices are supported.

We have a list of known supported devices

Un-Supported Devices

Some Complex MIDI devices use a built-in USB Hub. These MIDI devices are not supported and will NOT work with our MIDI USB - DIN Converter. You can determine if your device has a built-in hub by running the free Windows program USB Tree Viewer. If, when you plug in your MIDI device it appears as a new Hub plus one or more devices then it will not work with our MIDI - USB Din Converter.

Connections

Power to the device is supplied via the mini-USB connector and supplied cable. A suitable 5V USB power source is needed which could be a computer or seperate mains adapter. Because mains adapters vary throughout the world we don't supply one, however a suitable mains adapter for use in the UK can be found here UK Mains Adapter

If you want to make your own MIDI Din cables we have suitable MIDI DIN plugs and suitable 4-core cable

Configuration

The following configuration options are available for the MIDI software

[NEW] - As of software V1.18 command mode is now inactive by default. The reason is that if you have the converter connected to MIDI IN and MIDI OUT but no USB MIDI device attached, then serial MIDI IN data received would be echoed back out on MIDI OUT.

So, in order to get into command mode you must do the following..
1. Boot up the converter without a USB MIDI device attached
2. Send two consecutive dollar characters "$$" in the first 10 bytes of serial data. If $$ is not received within the first 10 bytes, a reboot is needed to try command mode again.

Configuration is not necessary for normal operation, however the following Configuration commands are available. Connect the MIDI Converter to a computer using the supplied mini-USB cable and run a terminal program set to 31250 BAUD. The Help screen and configuration settings can only be made when there is no MIDI device attached.

FILTER <value>	Filter incoming MIDI Channel data [0-OFF\|1-16 Channel to be filtered]
REALTIME <value>	Turn ON/OFF MIDI REALTIME messages [0-OFF\|1-ON] - Default is ON
DEBUG	Temporarily turns on debug output
MODE <value>	Set mode of operation 0 - Standard Mode, 1 - Midi Thru mode - Default is 0
HELP or ?	Display Help Screen

FILTER

The FILTER option allows you to block ALL incoming MIDI channel data received on the MIDI DIN IN connector EXCEPT for the MIDI channel selected.

This is useful for MIDI Effects devices which run in OMNI mode only (which means the effect would be applied to ALL channel data)

REALTIME

This option allows you to turn MIDI Realtime messages On or OFF. The default is Realtime messages ON

DEBUG

Temporarily turns on debug output. This is useful if you have a USB MIDI device that is not working. The debug output can be sent to us at Hobbytronics to determine the problem.

MODE

If you only need to send midi data to the attached MIDI USB device, you can can use the MIDI OUT port as a THRU port (see diagram below).

Documents

MIDI message format
Sparkfun MIDI Tutorial
Arduino Board as basic MIDI synthesizer - Create a basic MIDI Synth using an Arduino Board
MIDI Player Tutorial using Teensy 3.1
USB Host Serial MIDI Connections - Connecting the Serial port to serial MIDI devices
MIDI Synth Project - See our project to make a MIDI Synthesizer

Program Updates

New software versions can be downloaded from the USB Host MIDI product page

To load the new software we use the free ds30loader application.
You can download a copy from our website here.

Run the ds30loader application and...

Select the new firmware hex file (midi.hex)
Set the device to be PIC24FJ and 64GB002
Set Baud rate to 115200
Tick the "Write Flash" checkbox
Select the Serial Port from the list (probably says 'USB Serial Port...')
From the Menu select "View" "Advanced Mode"
Click the "Reset" tab and make sure DTR is selected
Set "Reset Time[ms]" to 100
Click on the "Write" button at the top of the screen (or press F2) and the new firmware will be installed

24 Best Free Video Editing Software

2020-09-09T07:04:00.000-07:00

Original Article Found Here:

Finding the best free video editing software should be a core part of any ecommerce entrepreneur’s video success. Stunning video content can really help boost conversions and ROI for your online store. Whether its Instagram stories, Facebook ads, or YouTube product testimonials, using the best video editing software out there will make your brand look slick and professional.

With the amount and quality of video editing software available, you don’t have to be Spielberg – or have his budget – to get epic results.

For this article we compiled the best free video editing software from around the web. Our list focuses on the most versatile editing software for videos which we could find. While each user has different needs, this guide will provide you with a good overview of what you can expect from each video editor and how to get the best out of it.

Our selection is divided into the best free video editing software for desktop, mobile video editing apps, and video editors for Instagram. Ready to get started?

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Best Free Video Editing Software for Desktop

The following list of the best video editing software is desktop based, and offered for free. Desktop applications typically have more editing power than mobile apps. Use these video editors when you need to produce longer-form content for YouTube or your website.

All of these video editors are either entirely free to use or have an excellent free version. This video software ranges from basic to advanced.

1. Blender

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Blender, one of the best free video editing software on the market, is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Blender is an open source program that is entirely free to use. Blender was actually designed as a 3D animation suite, but it does come with a very useful video editor. Blender’s video editor should be enough for most of your video needs.

The editor allows you to perform basic actions like video cuts and splicing. It also allows you to carry out more complex tasks like video masking. This makes it a very flexible video editor and caters to both beginner and advanced users.

The Blender Video Editor includes the following features:

Live preview, luma waveform, chroma vectorscope, and histogram displays.
Audio mixing, syncing, scrubbing, and waveform visualization.
Up to 32 slots for adding video, images, audio, and effects.
Speed control, adjustment layers, transitions, keyframes, filters, and more.

Pros: Perfect for advanced users who are not put off by all the features.

Cons: The sheer array of features make the learning curve a little steeper. Most of the tutorials are focused on the 3D animation/modeling side. The resources to help you with the video editor are very limited.

Best for: More advanced projects that may involve 3D animation.

Blender Reviews: Check out Blender user reviews

2. Lightworks

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Lightworks is another great free video editing software, available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Lightworks is one of the more powerful video editors on the list. It’s absolutely packed with useful features. The free version should be more than enough for most users. The pro version costs around $25 a month.

This video editor includes the following in the free version:

High precision video trimming.
Multicam support.
Export to 720p for YouTube.
A wide range of video formats supported.

While most features are included, 4K video support for YouTube and Vimeo is only included in the paid version of the software. Compared to Blender, for example, Lightworks has many great video tutorials which can make it quicker to get up and running. Check out this feature comparison to make sure the free version has what you need.

Pros: Very powerful video editor with many advanced features.

Cons: 4K video support only in paid version. Some users may find Lightworks too advanced.

Best for: All round desktop video editing.

Lightworks Reviews: Check out Lightworks user reviews

3. Shotcut

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Shotcut is one of the best free video editing software programs available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Shotcut, like Blender, is a fully open source program. This means that after downloading it, you get access to all the features without the need for a paid upgrade.

This video editor supports a wide range of video formats and boasts a great collection of tutorial videos. While this video editing software has great features, some users may find the interface a little quirky. This software was originally designed for Linux and it definitely shows. But, under the hood, it’s still a quality video editor.

Two of the most striking features are 4K HD resolution support and its timeline editing. Not many free versions of the software include 4K resolution support. Shotcut also doesn’t require you to import your video into the editor: this can be a time saver if you are dealing with large video files.

Pros: Native timeline editing and 4K resolution support.

Cons: Quirky interface may be off-putting for some users.

Best for: 4K, HD video projects.

Shotcut Reviews: Check out Shotcut user reviews

4. DaVinci Resolve

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

DaVinci Resolve is arguably the most advanced video editor on the list. While it has many professional video features, its interfaces remain intuitive. Alongside video slicing and trimming you can master audio and correct color. You can also use it to add 2D and 3D titles to your video. If you just want to trim and upload your videos, the rich feature set of DaVinci Resolve may be too extensive. However, if your video project is a little more advanced, the free version of this software is hard to beat.

Features included:

Advanced trimming
Multicam editing
Color correction
Audio mastering

Pros: Intuitive interfaces and incredible color correction.

Cons: Its wide array of features make it a little overwhelming, and not all tutorials are free.

Best for: More advanced projects where you need to correct colors.

DaVinci Resolve Reviews: Check out DaVinci Resolve user reviews

5. Openshot

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Openshot is entirely open source, which makes it one of the best video editing software that is accessible. It may remind some Mac users a little of iMovie with its easy to use drag and drop interface. However, Openshot packs more features than iMovie, including unlimited layers and audio mixing. This free editor strikes a nice balance between advanced features and a simple interface. It also allows real-time previews when you create transitions between clips.

Features included:

Unlimited tracks/layers
Clip resizing, scaling, trimming, snapping, rotation, and cutting video transitions with real-time previews
Compositing, image overlays, watermarks
Title templates, title creation, subtitles 3D animated titles (and effects)
Advanced Timeline (including drag & drop, scrolling, panning, zooming, and snapping)

Pros: Open source, unlimited layers.

Cons: Not that many video tutorials.

Best for: Great for users just starting out with video editing.

Openshot Reviews: Check out Openshot user reviews

6. Avidemux

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Avidemux is one of the best video editing software for beginners as the interface is very simple to use. This program can help you to perform basic tasks including:

Simple cutting
Encoding
Filtering

If you are completely new to video editing, this might be a good place to start.

Pros: Very simple software; no need to read technical docs.

Cons: Not as many features as other video editors.

Best for: Basic editing tasks for beginners.

Avidemux Reviews: Check out Avidemux user reviews

7. HitFilm Express

Available for both Mac and Windows.

HitFilm Express is one of the more professional video editors to make the list. It contains all the features you would expect from a basic editor (splicing, trimming, and audio editing) plus much more. While some users may find HitFilm a little advanced, it’s certainly one of the best all round free video editors out there. The free package includes over 180 special effects.

The tutorials are mainly based on well-known Hollywood movies like Star Wars, but these are very interactive and engaging.

Before you can download this software, Hitfilm asks you to share a status update on social media. However, this is a very small price to pay for such advanced software. Finally, Hitfilm includes a store where you can purchase add-ons, but this is beyond the scope of most users, as the free feature set should be more than enough.

Features included:

Advanced cutting tools
Keying for green screen effects
Audio and video filters
Compositing tools
Layers and masking
3D video support

Pros: Truly professional video editor without the price tag.

Cons: May take some time to learn the interface.

Best for: YouTuber Vlogs – YouTube uploading is built in.

HitFilm Express Reviews: Check out HitFilm Express user reviews

8. InVideo

Available on Windows and Mac

This slick video editing tool is great for marketers, publishers, individuals and agencies alike. With support for video stabilization, team collaboration, and much more this software is best in class for many different reasons. Users praise this video editing software for it’s amazing customer service, UX, value for money, and of course it’s features.

With new high-quality video templates added most months, this tool is good for beginner and seasoned video editors. It is deceptive simple to use, and has amazing flexibility.

Features include:

Audio Tools
Brand/Text Overlay
Collaboration
Speed Adjustment
Split / Merge
Supports HD Resolution
Video Stabilization

Pros: Awesome to easily make quick presentation videos.

Cons: It is not an all-in-one video editor, as you cannot add more than one audio file, etc.

Best for: Creating marketing videos or listicles for your blog.

InVideo Reviews: Check out InVideo user reviews

9. iMovie

Available on Mac

Good old iMovie comes baked into Mac OS. Like most native Mac apps, this video editor is very intuitive to use. It features a drag and drop interface. Mac users can use iMovie as a playground for learning the basics of video editing. Once you are up to speed, you may find that alternative video editing software in this list may better suit your needs.

Features included:

Library of pre-made transitions
Video trimming
Audio editing
Split screen
4K resolution support

Pros: Easy to learn.

Cons: Advanced users may find features a little limited; import and render times can be a little slow.

Best for: Mac users getting started with video editing.

iMovie Reviews: Check out iMovie user reviews

10. VSDC Free Video Editor

Available on Windows.

The best free video editing software only available on Windows is VSDC. The free version has a powerful set of features including color correction and audio editing.

The pro version costs $19.99 and includes image stabilization, voice over support, and visual waveform. If you choose not to update to the pro version, then technical support costs $9.99 for one month, or $14.99 for a year.

Pros: Relatively straightforward to learn with many powerful features.

Cons: Technical support is not free; Windows only.

Best for: Windows-based editing projects

VSDC Reviews: Check out VSDC user reviews

11. Machete Video Editor Lite

Available on Windows.

Machete Lite is one of the more simple editors in the list and is great for quick editing tasks. In the free version, you cannot edit audio, you can only entirely remove audio tracks. Also, the free version only supports AVI and WMV files. The full version costs $19.95, and it allows you to edit audio and supports more file types.

Pros: Super simple to learn and use.

Cons: Windows only; does not support as many file types as other programs; no audio editing.

Best for: Simple video splicing.

Machete Reviews: Check out Machete user reviews

12. VideoPad

Available on Windows

VideoPad is one of the best video editing tools to take your first steps into the world of multimedia video editing with. It’s perfect for anyone starting to play around with video compositions as it is simple and easy to use. Advanced video editors may find it too basic though.

Features included:

Library of pre-made transitions
Export Movies In Multiple Resolutions
3D Video Editing
Reduce Camera Shakes
Sound Effects Library

Pros: Robust features for directly exporting to YouTube and other social platforms.

Cons: Too simple for more advanced users.

Best for: Beginners getting started with video editing.

VideoPad Reviews: Check out VideoPad user reviews

13. Freemake Video Converter

Available on Windows

Freemake is a free video converter that can modify and convert videos, extract audio from video clips, and embed videos to websites. Simple and fast, Freemake can be used to convert video clips to be played on various mobile devices and gadgets. The software can convert videos between more than 500 video file formats and supports multiple audio and image file formats for creating slideshows and video clips.

Features included:

Convert Videos Fast And Simple
Convert Movies With Subtitles
Convert Between 500+ Formats
Cut, Join, And Rotate Clips
4K resolution support

Pros: No specialist knowledge required.

Cons: When you first install some features are locked for three days.

Best for: Converting videos into a myriad to file formats.

Freemake Reviews: Check out Freemake user reviews

Best Free Video Editing Software for Mobile

These apps are for people who like to capture and share videos from their smartphones and edit videos on the go. While there are many great video editing apps out there, this list covers some of the best, most intuitive, and free to use video software for mobile devices.

14. Quik

Available on iOS and Android

Quik is another free video editing app from the makers of GoPro. This app is similar to Splice but takes a little editing power away from the user. It has auto trim and edit features that do speed up the editing process, however, you can still manually edit your clips if you want more control.

It’s impressive what Quik can do automatically: it searches your video to find great moments and can even add transitions. If you really need a fast edit, this is the app for you. Also, unlike Splice, it’s available to Android users, too!

Pros: Auto editing features.

Cons: Some users may want more editing control.

Best for: Quick, individual video edits.

Quik Reviews: Check out Quik user reviews

15. Adobe Premiere Rush

Available on iOS and Android

Adobe Premiere Rush is a very popular video editing app. Add music (your own or from the library included), transitions, auto-correct the color, and you’re ready to share your video.

With its two modes, Freeform and Automatic, you can choose whether you retain editing control, or you let Adobe pick transitions and trim your clip automatically. Adobe users will be happy to know that this app syncs beautifully with other Adobe staples such as Lightroom.

Pros: Simple to use; Adobe Creative Cloud support.

Cons: Lacks a few basic functions like the ability to rotate clips.

Best for: Basic mobile video editing.

Adobe Premiere Rush Reviews: Check out Adobe Premiere Rush user reviews

16. Horizon

Available on iOS and Android.

Horizon is a simple app that enables users to capture videos horizontally no matter the position of their phone. When we rush to capture a moment we may forget to tilt the phone and capture the action horizontally. This app can help you solve that problem: all footage shot in the app is captured horizontally no matter how you tilt your phone. Check out this demo to see how it works. Avoid vertically captured videos and shoot quick videos in the Horizon app.

Pros: Very simple to use; never waste vertical content.

Cons: Android version is not as advanced as iOS version; some in-app purchases may be necessary depending on your needs.

Best for: Always capturing film horizontally.

Horizon Reviews: Check out Horizon user reviews

17. Promo.com

Available on Web, iOS and Android.

Promo.com is a great tool to create gorgeous, professional videos, especially for social media posts and advertising. With a web and mobile version of the program you can edit videos at your desk or on-the-go easily.

Features include:

Audio Tools
Brand/Text Overlay
Social Sharing
Speed Adjustment
Split / Merge
HD Resolution
Video Capture

Pros: Super easy to use, very intuitive UX, and great automation.

Cons: It can be hard to position text and images in the mobile version due to the screen size.

Best for: Quick and simple way to create high-quality ads.

Promo.com Reviews: Check out Promo.com user reviews

18. GoPro

Splice, one of the best free video editing software for mobile, is available on iOS and Android.

GoPro is one of the most popular free video editing apps available for iPhone and Android users. This app is simple to learn, due to its intuitive interface. You can edit and cut videos in just a few taps. Add some transitions and sounds from the large built-in library and your video is ready to share.

Pros: Simple and very easy to use.

Cons: Can be a bit glitchy.

Best for: When time is of the essence and you need to edit a video quickly.

GoPro Reviews: Check out GoPro user reviews

Best Free Video Editing Apps for Instagram

We all love Instagram. But, as an ecommerce store owner you know the importance of making your brand look professional. Take your Instagram stories to the next level with these video editing apps. By the way, all the mobile video editing apps listed above also work great for Instagram, too. These video editing apps, however, have been designed specifically with the Instagram platform in mind.

19. Magisto

Available on iOS and Android.

Magisto is an award-winning AI video editor. Add your photos, video, music, and whatever else you want to include and it will automatically edit and create your video. And the results are pretty impressive.

By choosing the type of story you want to tell, Magisto can save you lots of time, using its smart video editor to deliver you a professional video. Great for quick Instagram posts. It makes it look like you spent at least a couple of hours editing your story.

Pros: The AI results are truly impressive.

Cons: You sacrifice some editing control for speed.

Best for: Quick, professional looking video edits.

Magisto Reviews: Check out Magisto user reviews

20. Boomerang

Available on iOS and Android.

Boomerang, available on iOS and Android, is an app created by Instagram. This app helps you use your photos to create more engaging content. Shoot a burst of up to 10 photos and Boomerang will turn them into a mini video. Thanks to native support, you can post to Instagram straight from the app.

Pros: Very easy to use and share content.

Cons: This is pretty much a one feature app.

Best for: Turning photos into engaging video content.

Boomerang Reviews: Check out Boomerang user reviews

21. Anchor Video Maker

Available on iOS and Android.

Anchor Video Maker, available on iOS and Android, is great for making audio content much more engaging. Don’t let those audio files go to waste: awesome videos can also start life as soundbites. This app automatically transcribes your audio files or podcasts into Instagram friendly videos. Check out this article, for a demo, tutorial, and download links.

Pros: Make audio files shareable.

Cons: Automatic transcription still needs proofreading.

Best for: Turning audio files into social shares.

Anchor Video Maker Reviews: Check out Anchor Video Maker user reviews

22. Hyperlapse

Available on iOS only.

Hyperlapse is great for time-lapse videos. This app was created by Instagram, so it really does have that platform in mind. By condensing a lot of time into a short video, Hyperlapse can create interesting videos for your followers. This app also does away with the need for tripods due to its impressive stabilization technology.

This type of time-lapse video could work great to show how a product is made. When you’re done with your timelapse video you can share it straight to Instagram. You can also speed up your time-lapse by up to 12x.

Pros: Stabilization technology means you don’t need a tripod.

Cons: iOS only; may take a couple of attempts to get great results.

Best for: Shooting stunning time-lapse.

23. Apple Clips

Available on iOS only.

While some native Apple apps fall short, Apple Clips is one of the good guys. This app covers most of your video editing needs for Instagram. You can stitch clips together, and edit your timeline.

Two of the coolest features are the ability to edit your background and give your content a comic book feel. The next awesome feature is Live Titles: Just record a video and Apple Clips adds captions automatically while you speak that are in sync with your voice. After you’re done just go back and edit the titles to make sure they are correct.

Pros: Quick and easy to use; Live Titles feature.

Cons: iOS only.

Best for: iOS users looking for quick, interactive, Instagram friendly editing software.

Apple Clips Reviews: Check out Apple Clips user reviews

24. FilmoraGo

Available on iOS and Android.

Last but not least we come to FilmoraGo. FilmoraGo is a solid video editing app without any watermarks or paid subscriptions. Add music, transitions, and trim video clips all from within the app. You can easily add themes, text, and titles to your videos. There is a desktop version starting at $44.99 a year, but you can still get a lot of editing joy from the free mobile app.

Pros: Great for basic mobile video editing.

Cons: Not quite as good as the desktop version.

Best for: Adding text, themes, and overlays to customize your videos.

FilmoraGo Reviews: Check out FilmoraGo user reviews

Summary: Best Free Video Editing Software

Use the free video editing software in this list to start creating stunning videos today. Boost your ROI and maximize your ad spend by creating product videos and ads that present your brand in a visually appealing way.

So, let’s summarize and take a look at the video editing software that best suits your needs.

What video editing software is the best for beginners?

Avidemux, Openshot, VideoPad

What video editing software to use for advanced projects with 3D animation?
Blender

What video editing software to use for 4K, HD video projects?
Shotcut

What video editing software is best for Windows-based editing projects?
VSDC

What video editing software is best for Mac users getting started with video editing?
iMovie

What video editing software is best for video splicing?
Machete Lite

What video editing software is best for uploading vlogs to YouTube?
HitFilm Express

What video editing software is best if you need to correct colors?
DaVinci Resolve

What video editing software is the best to modify and convert videos, extract audio from video clips, and embed videos to websites?
Freemake

What mobile app to use when you need to edit a video quickly?
Splice, Quik, Adobe Premiere Rush

What mobile app is best for capturing videos horizontally?
Horizon

What Instagram video editing apps are the best for quick video edits?
Magisto, Apple Clips

What Instagram app is best for turning photos into video content?
Boomerang, available on iOS and Android

What Instagram video editing app is best for turning audio files into social shares?
Anchor Video Maker, available on iOS and Android

What Instagram video app is the best for shooting time-lapse?
Hyperlapse

What Instagram video app is the best for adding text, themes, and overlays to customize videos?
FilmoraGo

Take your Instagram stories and YouTube videos to the next level by using these video editors to quickly achieve professional results.

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AaronGTV's Voiceover/Podcast Starter kit

2020-07-17T16:59:00.002-07:00

If you are like me you are impatient, you don't like to waist a lot of time reading articles.

soOoo i'll just jump in to this.

This is the AaronGTV's Voiceover Starters kit

things you need to buy... and things you don't.

Note: the following is simply my opinion... nothing more... nothing less...

my only desire is to try to write a tool kit for my "Past Self" hope it helps.

The Best DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

The best DAW is actually... (Drumroll) the one you know)

if you have one you love. use it.

my favorite is REAPER

Pros:

you can use it without the pressure to buy until you start making money.

Cross platform (works with Mac PC and even a version of Linux)

Check out this article where i list some of my favorite reaper settings and ad dons

AaronGTV's Reaper Essentials

The Best Microphone:

Dont even start with me (laugh)

the mics i love are

Shure SM7 (careful though, as you will need a good preamp)

you also might try the MV7 by Shure

CAD GXL3000 If i have a sound treated room it's hard to beat the CAD GXL3000

Deity D3 PRO Hook it up to your phone and go.

The Best Audio Interface

There are soOOo many options holy cow... if you are starting out, try the Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface.

for your first interface, I don't recommend spending more than $100.

The Best USB Mic

now i don't love usb mics

before you buy a Yeti, check out the CAD U37

I will be adding to this article, so save it B)>+

The Best Place to Get Cheap Gear

I love Aliexpress.com lol

But if you need it tomorrow... it's hard to beat Amazon B)>+

Allow or block notifications from all sites

2020-06-09T06:45:00.000-07:00

On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More. Settings.
Under 'Privacy and security', click Site settings.
Click Notifications.
Choose to block or allow notifications: Allow or Block all: Turn on or off Sites can ask to send notifications.

Upgrade your Trackpad for FREE!

2020-06-05T05:04:00.000-07:00

Oringinal Article Found Here:

Laptop trackpad not working?? Here's a simple laptop hack to make your laptop trackpad or touchpad way better! A software trick to improve accuracy, scrolling and gestures on your Windows laptop. Instructions: 1 - Figure out which type of trackpad you have in Device Manager 2 - Download one of these files from Lenovo Elan Trackpads: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downl... Synaptics Trackpads: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/down... 3 - Run the downloaded file to extract the contents to - C:/Drivers 4 - In Device Manager - Right click Elan Touchpad or Synaptics Touchpad 5 - Click on Update Driver - Browse my computer - Let me pick - Have Disk 6A - For Laptops with Elan drivers choose ETD.inf 6B - For Laptops with Synaptics drivers choose SynPD.inf 7 - Reboot 8 - Profit Laptops that this has worked on: Razer Blade Stealth Razer Blade 14 Some Hp Envy devices Some HP x360 devices Most Hp Pavillion devices Most new Asus Gaming Laptops running Elan drivers Most Dell Inspiron devices Music Credits: Fili - Pressing Forward If you want to support the channel, consider a Dave2D membership by clicking the “Join” button above! http://twitter.com/Dave2D http://www.instagram.com/Dave2D https://discord.gg/Dave2D Purchases made from store links may give me some money. (It doesn’t cost you extra, so please buy everything)