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Here's a Way To Check if Your Antivirus Is Working Properly

Is your protection holding up? Here's how we'll check

Open notepad (or new text document)
Copy this code into the text file...(Copy and  paste the code into a new txt document)

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

then save it with the name fakevirus.exe

If this file gets deleted immediately ....that means your anti.virus is working and updated

If the file is still there, well you may have to update your anti virus, or if you are using a free Anti -Virus maybe think about buying Full Anti Virus software. I have found that free Anti Virus programs are not as comprehensive as  FULL VERSION Software, or have limitations.
Trial Version software is a little better, meaning you get the full functionality of the program, but only for a limited time.

Personally, I like an Anti Virus to have a Built-in firewall as well as a Spyware/Malware Cleaner. Probably asking alot, but I expect to be safe online. As well, I don't think the Windows Firewall is that great!
I have found a Pretty Good Anti-Virus/Firewall/Spyware Product lately, and it comes with a 2 month trial.
It's called BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY.

Click here to visit Bullguard and Download a Free 2 Month Trial


Here's another tip, don't open emails from people you don't know!

Safe Surfing !

Free Programs

K-Lite (Mega) Codec Pack is a collection of audio and video components for Microsoft Windows that enables the operating system and its software to play back various audio and video formats generally not supported by the operating system itself.

K-Lite Codec Pack also includes several related tools, including Media Player Classic, GSpot Codec Information Appliance and Codec Tweak Tool.

Alot of audio and video playback problems I have had in the past, I have resolved by installing the latest codec pack.


K-lite Codec Pack


http://www.free-codecs.com/k_lite_codec_pack_download.htmI found a little Antivirus by the way of Panda Cloud Antivirus, which I am currently trialling.

 Its free, and the User Interface is appealing and Basic. Its does not seem to be bogging down my system, and the updates don't take forever, and slow the connection to a crawl! So far, I like it, but will get back to you about that.

Im not sure about the option to let the software manufacturer take management of the settings though. Easy to setup, and easy on resources. Try it here  and leave an opinion.

Is your computer slowing down? Taking too long to log on or connect to the net?It might need a clean....

Ive been using CCleaner for around 2 years, and Im happy with it. Small download, quick setup and install, this program again, rivals the paid versions. Also has a Registry Cleaner built-in. Check it out here

What Makes a Good Remix?

It's about the love of a good mix for me. Hearing work put into re-inventing the way a song can sound, can be an inspiration  in the way some djs approach their own mixes.

A good remix for me, should incorporate at least some of the following;

A Good song
Trying not to state the obvious here, but I mean why pick a dull song to remix?
On the other hand it might make sense to some, to take a crap song and make it better, but realistically it should be a song that has CLASSIC appeal to All Listeners. (Some old remixes I have done, people really
dig, but I think are crappy, but there you go just shows how important song choice can be).
I had a moment of clarity one day (while scrolling through my collection), when I came across my Kate Bush folder. I sort of knew who she was, but wasn't too familiar with her music.

I played the track Wuthering Heights, and loved the sparse sound and eerie vocals, and decided to mix the track. I'm really not a fan of her or her music in case you're wondering...

Within 5 Minutes I had a beat locked in, the tempo's set, then mixed and recorded it in one take. I added a Crunk-Style Beat( 808style), did a clean (No Talk 8 Bar) Intro, added 1 voice sample, and added no effects (delay,flange,etc).

I still don't know why my friends think its a cool mix, when I know I didn't do much to the track. But that's the thing, you can give a song a new lease of life by remixing it.

A good sounding board for song choices are your family and friends! A good deejay will know all the Singalong songs , but if you can drop a remix of a well known song, half the time people are gonna dig it because they already know it.
Obscure songs can be a bit touch and go, but if you can pull it off, it sounds MEAN!

I find that Djs who can make a song appeal to all Genres, are the ones who get all the gigs.

Good use of Effects/Technique
A normal remix is made up of 16 Bars of Beats, then an 16 Bar Intro, Then the main song.
When I get hold of a new remix or album, I can normally tell if the remix and/or remixer are any good after the first 32 Bars, by listening to the techniques and tricks they use on the intro.
These include samples, sound effects, loops, effects (delay, EQ, etc), beats, and more importantly Sound Quality. If a Dj can scratch well, he will also use that technique.

In my time as a Dj, I have made some costly mistakes mixing. Staying awake most the night with headphones on ( SO you don't wake the house) trying to finish, edit and mixdown a Track, only to find out its distorted, or there's a Volume drop, because I never played it back through Monitors to Check The Frequencies and Levels.
And with Live Mixing, ending up with a muddy mix, again by not employing a proper recording Technique/Formula.

The way to good Technique is through excellent Knowledge of your Gear (or Software), knowing its capabilities, and knowing how to Dial in a Nice Sound. A good Amp and P.A help too!

Knowing your Beats
Any Dj MUST be able to Beatmatch 2 songs together before they can righteously call themselves a DJ! To do that, first you must know how to count. Count what, you say? Time. Learn how to Count Time.

More soon...

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Hi,

Thought it would be a good idea to drop a couple of tips for those who are using XP, to give you an idea of what I do to keep my PC running at its Optimum Performance, and a quick summary of the programs I use.
    I have also added a couple of links to free apps I use on my PC, and will review new free products occasionally.

Maintenance
This is a touchy subject for some. Cleaning tools have been available for awhile, and I get the same old question from alot of people...which one is the best? For those of you that think you must have the latest and greatest, sorry to say, its not always the way. I have tried many different programs and utilities to clean my PC, among them;

System Mechanic
Tuneup Utilities
Window Washer
Okoker Optimize Expert
Advanced Registry Doctor
RegVac ...to name a few.

I would love to say use this one or that one, but as a quick guide, refer to the list above, and find out a bit more information about them.

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OtsLabs - Dj Software Review (Formerly Otsjuke)

OtsAV Dj is a PC-based professional digital media playout system for the Windows platform used by DJs, broadcasters, venues & music or video solution providers. OtsAV is the premier DJ software, with first-class automation and full manual control, in popular use since 1999.

Which controllers can be used with OtsAV DJ Pro?

Any controller that has MIDI capabilities can be used with OtsAV DJ Pro. These include controllers such as the Denon HC4500, Denon HD2500, and the Behringer BCD 2000/3000 models. (pictured below)

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