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If I need to reinstall my OS for some reason (upgrade, corruption, drive failure, a dreaded virus, etc...) what should I save from the C Drive (if possible) before reinstalling the OS so my BIAB keeps it's activation.
I have multiple computers at my house (2 desktops and a laptop for traveling) so I have used all 3 activations and cannot afford to loose one. After you reinstall your OS you would need to activate BB again. This should not use up another activation because it is the same computer. However, you can contact us to get an additional activation if you need.
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We have seen an increase of links in emails, especially commercial. If it is something like "Staples Preferred Customer," I usually bite. Now, though, it seems like everyone wants to include a link.
The thing that has saved me, by reminding, has been gmx.com email feature that stops that practice dead in its tracks. New Years Resolution -- no more unknown clicking, regardless.
I also think google avoidance is a good idea.
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Be interesting to see what/which SW (BB - probably not, iLok SW, Steinberg SW, and others) thinks I have a new "machine" when I swap out CPU's on same MoBo later this week and whine about needing to re-authorized
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Be interesting to see what/which SW (BB - probably not, iLok SW, Steinberg SW, and others) thinks I have a new "machine" when I swap out CPU's on same MoBo later this week and whine about needing to re-authorized
Larry You forgot Windows. Microsoft will probably want to activate with that major a hardware change.
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Notes, You are truly a man after my own OCD heart. In every way.  Thanks. But I confess, not in every way. Only in the things that seem important to me. Data is important to me because it is impossible to replace. --- I used the life boat/life jacket analogy because I used to own a sailboat, and I also worked on cruise ships for 3 years. If the boat/ship you were on was in distress, you can't stand on the front lawn and watch your ship disappear. So when anyone boarded my sailboat I showed them where the life vests were stowed and made sure they knew how to use them. When working on the cruise ship, I located where the life boats and rafts were. Every crew member did. But I took it upon myself to learn where the extra life rafts were and how to launch them. It's a matter of life and death. --- On the gig I bring all my self-produced backing tracks on a computer. I have a second computer booted and ready with duplicate tracks on it at all times. If something happens to the first computer, all I have to do is switch the USB to Audio Interface to the spare computer and the show goes on. I've had to do this twice since 2002, and the customers never knew anything was wrong. My wind synth can cover any parts if my sax, flute, or guitar breaks on the gig, so I bring two wind controllers and duplicate sound modules. I've never had to use the spares, but if I do, it will save the gig. --- I'm even more careful with the data my customers give me. When you buy something from Norton Music, there is no option to save your credit card info for future use. Why? If it isn't saved in my shopping cart, there is no way someone will be able to hack it. I don't download credit card numbers to my office computer, and I store my customers names, addresses, and e-mail on an encrypted, external drive. It's only connected to the computer when I need it. If it isn't on-line, it can't be hacked. Even if someone breaks into the office and steals the external drive, they will have to guess a very, very, very long password key to get a physical and e-mail address and know which encryption software I use. I just feel that's my responsibility. If one of my customers gets hacked, it won't be because of me. --- But for things that don't matter I am pretty relaxed about them. Hopefully I have the wisdom to know the difference between what is necessary and what is not  I think as far as my data is concerned, I have that covered. Insights and incites by Notes.
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1) Log off when finished.
2) Right click on links.
Select "copy link address."
Paste in browser, click after removing
redirects and IDs from the address.
3) Running multiple browsers can help keep them away.
4) Set CC Cleaner to run on browser close.
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We have seen an increase of links in emails, especially commercial. If it is something like "Staples Preferred Customer," I usually bite. Now, though, it seems like everyone wants to include a link.
The thing that has saved me, by reminding, has been gmx.com email feature that stops that practice dead in its tracks. New Years Resolution -- no more unknown clicking, regardless.
I also think google avoidance is a good idea. There are more and more quite official looking websites appearing, usually short lived, with all the logo's etc. From especially fake web shops, banks etc; be aware, they're after your credit cards, login codes and worse. And at times they get hold of your email address and passwords due hackers activities on poorly protected websites. If you're worried about your email, check here: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
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I've been getting a lot of spam lately telling me my account has been hacked and wanting me to pay them in bitcoins.
They say they have been filming me with my computer's camera while I was watching inappropriate comment and if I don't pay, they will expose me.
Well, first of all, I don't have a camera on my computer, secondly I read about this scam a couple of months ago in PC Magazine, and thirdly, there was another thread here some time ago from people who got this scam before me (I think Joanne Cooper gave us the first heads-up - thanks).
There are a lot of people out there that want to part you from your money. Doing it via spam is easy because it doesn't cost them hardly anything. They buy a list of e-mail addresses, send out zillions of spams, and if one in a thousand recipients are fooled, they can make tons of money.
It's good to be aware, to never click a link in unexpected e-mail, to ask your friends before clicking a link, to have a good AV app on your computer, to add MalwareBytes to your protection, and to keep full backups including some older ones.
There is nothing you can do to keep yourself 100% safe, but by being careful, you can minimize your risk down to 1% or less.
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I've been getting a lot of spam lately telling me my account has been hacked and wanting me to pay them in bitcoins. My son in law (ICT expert) says ignore those, >AND NEVER REPLY< ! You might set an autofilter and send them if possible automatically to your spam box. I use 360 Total security paid for 2 years now, only 12$ per year; i never get them any more, and it has a lots of tools like only passing through the serious windows updates, a ransomware repair and blocker, a lot more ...
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I've been getting a lot of spam lately telling me my account has been hacked and wanting me to pay them in bitcoins. My son in law (ICT expert) says ignore those, >AND NEVER REPLY< ! You might set an autofilter them if possible automatically to your spam box. <...snip...> I know, never-ever reply. I tried setting up a filter at my web host, but they keep changing their tactics to get around the filter. I just shift+delete when I see them. I know it's just a numbers game. Sooner or later they will mail to a guy who watches p0rn and is gullible enough to send a few hundred dollars in bitcoin and the scammers win. If we all were intelligent enough to never respond to spam and scam, it wouldn't be profitable, and would most likely go away. But that will never happen. So in the meantime it's just a PITA. Insights and incites by Notes
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PS i listened to some of your fakebook demos recently; bought some Atari diskettes 25 years ago LoL. OK sounding stuff etc, but IMO not a real fakebook as with melody, chords and lyrics as i am used to buying in the past. I know, copyright issues, but most songs i don't know, and as such mean nothing to me without a melody at least ... You must have made them along a melody line probably, and threw it out later? F
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I totally understand Fiddler2007.
I tried getting the rights to the melodies but ran into stumbling blocks. Many copyright holders simply refused. The ones that agree wanted to charge up to $2.50 PER SONG to use the melodies.
I wrote back, "$2.50 per song? I can buy them in a fake book for a few pennies per song." and they answered, "So buy the book".
So for almost every one of my fake 'disks' there is a link to Amazon to buy the book. You can open the book, load the BiaB file and play away reading the melody from the book. Lyrics are also included.
It's the workable and affordable compromise. My fake disks have up to 850 songs in them, that would be about$2,000 in royalties at $2.50 each, I don't think many could afford that.
You don't have to buy the book at Amazon, many are available at book stores or your local Mom & Pop music store will be happy to order it for you.
There are a few fake disks that I offer that no longer have books, as they have been discontinued by the manufacturer. If you click the Amazon link there might be a used one for sale.
Also, they no longer are physical disks, but instant download files. I started calling them "Fake Disks" when they used to go out in the mail on either 5.25" or 3.5" floppy disks. The physical disks are gone, and I just don't know what to call them if I want to rename, so "disk" hangs on in title only.
But then we dial phones when the dial hasn't been around since touch tone buttons. We honk car horns when there are no more horns but some kind of digital noise maker. And so on. So virtual disks aren't too bad.
Amazon has some of the lowest prices for these books that I've found, which is why I direct you to Amazon. Barnes & Noble is often competitive, and there are other sources.
Personally, I like reading from the book as BiaB plays, because it's easier. The entire song is visible and doesn't have to do that change screen thing in BiaB. Just open the book start the BiaB file and have fun.
And to get back on topic, the physical books can't have malware or ransomware included.
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And to get back on topic, the physical books can't have malware or ransomware included Se lets dump all computers, back to the 20-ies .... Or maybe buy some of your (faky?) fakebook collections and download the melodies elsewhere, not from you of course LoL. A server stationed on some off limits Indian Territory gambling grounds?
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There is good use for both old and new technology. The thing to do is to find out what combination works best for you in the situation you are faced with.
Because it's new, doesn't mean the technology should completely replace the old. In many cases they coexist nicely. Example: On the gig sometimes I use the acoustic sax (old tech) and sometimes the Wind Synthesizer (new tech) depending on the needs of the song. I even use the synth for sax parts on some songs because it's better for that song. Example: Acoustic guitars were not replaced but newer technology electric ones.
Opening a fake disk song in BiaB and reading the melody out of the book has its advantages, besides for saving thousands of dollars. In the book, the melody is usually available without turning pages. The BiaB screen updates and you can only see the number of bars that are displayed on the screen. On paper I can see the entire arrangement before starting to play, the DS or DC, the Coda, the repeats, and I also get expressive commands like ppp or ff, crescendos or diminuendos, words like dolce or sweetly, time signature changes, and other information lacking in BiaB.
There are those who love this arrangement better, and I'm sure some who wish the music publishers would allow melodies and lyrics to be put on BiaB at an affordable price.
There is more than one way to make music, and what is right for one, may or may not be right for another.
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I find that Notes' fake book discs are really great. I use to type in all the chords to a fake book's song then site read the lead; I have the corresponding fake books. Now I just pick a song from one of Note's discs and site read in just a matter of seconds. It's a great time savor.
Sometimes I find a song that I want to do more than just site read. I am currently working on the song "Where or When". I am trying to play trumpet 1, trumpet 2, alto and tenor sax via my wind controller and adding a guitar part. It is a learning curve but a fun one.
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