Christopher Martin - Tell Me [Dancehall Sings Riddim] February 2015

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How to Convert MP4 to Other formats MP4-Converter With

Many people ask the question about how to Convert videos to iPod video or MP3, Convert MP4 to MP3. This guide explains how to do this with MP4-Converter: MP4 Converter 

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   Click "Select files"
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   Open "Settings" and choose output file format That you want.  List of Supported output formats include: Any iPod / iPad / iPhone video, AVI, WMV, DivX, MP3, PSP video, 3GP video, Zune video.
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   Click "Convert" button
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   Find converted videos in output folder
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   If you want to enjoy videos on iPod converted simply click "Copy to iPod"

Edit Tips

• Batch conversion mode is available
• It is better to close all Other programs Begins Before conversion process
• MP4-Converter will Convert all videos That you can play on your computer

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How to Clone a Laptop Hard Drive Using Macrium Reflect Free

So you got a new laptop and you want to clone the hard drive? Or maybe you want to make a shadow image of you main laptop HDD for backup purposes? Whatever the reason is, this article will guide you through the steps necessary to clone a laptop's hard drive using Macrium Reflect free edition.

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   Make sure you have an extra hard drive (internal or external) that has the same size as your HDD or larger. If you choose to use an internal HDD, make sure your laptop can support another internal hard drive. Also, you must make sure you can install the new HDD to your laptop.
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   Download and install Macrium reflect free version^[1]
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   Plug-in your new HDD to your laptop.
   • If you decided to use an internal HDD, make sure your laptop is turned off, unplugged and remove the battery. Press the power button for 20 seconds before opening anything. You don't want to fry the mother board or the hard drive.
     
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   Once you made sure you have enough room on the new HDD, open Macrium reflect free version and only select the partitions of the original HDD you want to keep. For example, if you had 3 partitions, you might want to select only the Windows partition if all you want to do is backup the OS. #Click "clone this disk".
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   This will open another window just select the drive you are copying your current HDD to (the new/target HDD). Click "next" at the bottom of the window and then "finish" and it will copy (a.k.a. Ghost) your HDD.
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   Try booting from your new HDD (if you choose to ghost a bootable disk).

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EditThings You'll Need

• A hard disk drive capable of holding your data (the size of the target HDD must be equal to or larger than the HDD you want to ghost)

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How to Ghost a Hard Drive

Ghosting a hard drive is a process that involves cloning a drive for backup and system recovery purposes. The term "ghost" when referring to this process is associated with the program Norton Ghost. Norton Ghost is the most popular disk-cloning software. Follow these steps to ghost your hard drive with Norton Ghost.

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   Get an external hard drive and hook it up via USB to your computer. Right click on "My Computer" on your desktop and choose "Open." Verify that the external hard drive is connected and shows up as a second drive on your computer.
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   Purchase the latest version of Norton Ghost from your favorite software retailer. Or, download the trial version of it by visiting http://norton-ghost.en.softonic.com/ and clicking the "Download" button. Save the file to your hard drive.
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   Close all applications and programs that are running on your computer, including Internet browsers. Be sure to also look in your system tray in the lower right corner of the screen and close any anti-virus or other programs that are running.
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   Install the program by putting the CD in the drive and following the installation wizard instructions if you purchased a copy of Norton Ghost from the store. If you downloaded the trial version, double click on the file you downloaded and follow the instructions on the installer wizard.
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   Launch your Norton Ghost program and click on "Ghost Advanced" on the left sidebar. Then select "Clone." Wait as the Clone Wizard window appears. Click "Next" to begin the wizard (On newer version of Ghost, choose "Copy hard drive" option under tools or task menu.
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   Select the source drive of the drive you want to ghost. Under the heading "Source," highlight "Disk 1" to select your hard drive and all of the partitions, if you have them. If you have partitions and want to ghost one or some of them, click on the partition. Hold down the "CNTRL" and click to select multiple partitions.
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   Look under the "Destination" heading and choose "Disk 2." Read the information under both the "Source" and "Destination" headings and make sure the source disk is smaller in size than the destination disk. Click "Next." Click "Cancel" if a screen with the heading "Device Information" appears as you will not need to use an external device to transfer your data to the ghost drive. Click "Next" again.
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   Review the information on the screen with the heading "Important/Advanced information." This screen informs you what the wizard is going to do next. Click the "Next" button. Then review the information on the Norton Ghost task summary page. This reminds you what you have told the Norton Ghost program to do. Click "Next."
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   Click "OK" or "Finish" to finish wizard and start the ghosting process. Wait as Norton Ghost completes the process. Your computer will automatically restart.

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How to Start Windows in Safe Mode

Three Methods:Windows 8Windows XP, Vista, 7Windows as Part of a Multi-Boot System

Many times in order to remove a piece of spyware or for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes, you'll have to start Windows in Safe Mode. While in Safe Mode, only specific programs and files needed to run the operating system are loaded. This will allow you to remove attempt to remove viruses, change bad drivers and other diagnostic tasks that cannot be removed in Normal Mode. Follow the instructions below to start Safe Mode for your specific version of Windows.

EditMethod 1 of 3: Windows 8

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   Set your computer to boot into Safe Mode. This step only works if your computer is currently able to access Windows normally. If you cannot access Windows, check the next step.^[1]
   • Open the Run dialog. You can access this by pressing the Windows + R keys.
     
   • Type “msconfig” and press Enter.
     
   • Click the Boot tab. Check the “Safe boot” box and select “Minimal” for a typical safe boot. Click Apply and your computer will boot into Safe Mode next time it restarts.
     
   • This will make your computer boot to Safe Mode every time. To undo it, repeat these steps and uncheck the “Safe boot” box.
     
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   Click the Power button on the Sign-In screen. Use this method if you cannot sign into Windows properly. Hold the Shift key and click Restart from the Power menu. This will open the Startup Settings after the computer reboots.^[2]
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   Select Safe Mode. Once you’re in the Startup Settings menu, scroll down and select Safe Mode with Networking from the list. If you think the network interface may be what is causing problems, you can open Safe Mode without it.

EditMethod 2 of 3: Windows XP, Vista, 7

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   Reboot the computer. Start tapping the F8 key as soon as your manufacturer’s logo appears. This will open the Windows Advanced Options Menu.^[3]
   • If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
   • If you see the Windows logo, it means you did not start pressing the F8 button soon enough. You will need to reboot and try again.
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   Select your Safe Mode option. You can choose regular Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
   • Regular Safe Mode will open Windows with minimal drivers and no internet connection. This is the most recommended method for dealing with viruses and other malware.
     
   • Safe Mode with Networking will open windows in Safe Mode with your network connection settings. This mode is useful if you need to use the internet to troubleshoot or download drivers.
     
   • Safe Mode with Command Prompt will put you at a DOS command prompt as opposed to Windows. This is useful for running command prompt tools such aschkdsk.
     
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   Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode. Your computer will attempt to boot normally the next time you restart.
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   Set your computer to boot into Safe Mode. This step only works if your computer is currently able to access Windows normally. If you cannot access Windows, check the next step.
   • Open the Run dialog. You can access this by pressing the Windows + R keys.
     
   • Type “msconfig” and press Enter.
     
   • Click the Boot tab. Check the “Safe boot” box and select “Minimal” for a typical safe boot. Click Apply and your computer will boot into Safe Mode next time it restarts.
     
   • This will make your computer boot to Safe Mode every time. To undo it, repeat these steps and uncheck the “Safe boot” box.
     

EditMethod 3 of 3: Windows as Part of a Multi-Boot System

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   Reboot the computer. This method is for computers with multiple operating systemsinstalled. When the Boot loader menu (list of the available operating systems) appears, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the version Windows what you want.^[4]
   • If you have multiple versions of Windows installed and want to enter Safe Mode in the older one, select “Earlier Version of Windows”
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   Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
   • If the Windows logo appears, you will need to restart the computer and try again.
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   Select your Safe Mode. There are several Safe Mode options available. Select the option you need and then press Enter.

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EditTips

• In most computers, when the OS has not been loaded, the combination of keys to restart is Ctrl+Alt+Del.

EditWarnings

• If you are not completely sure you know what you are doing, leave this work to a professional.

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How to Rotate a Video

Seven Methods:Using Windows Live Movie MakerUsing iMovieUsing VLC PlayerUsing a SmartphoneUsing Windows Movie Maker 2.6Rotate using VLC media player (not permanent)Using RotateMyVideo.net

With the rise of smartphone-captured video, you’ve more than likely come across a few videos that were filmed sideways. This can make viewing difficult, to say the least. Luckily, rotating your video is a snap, and there are a variety of free ways to do it. Follow this guide to learn how, and your neck will thank you.

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Method 1 of 7: Using Windows Live Movie Maker

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   Open Movie Maker. Older versions may be called Windows Live Movie Maker. In Windows Vista and 7, open the Start menu and click the "All Programs" menu option. Scroll down the list of programs and click "Windows Live Movie Maker." In Windows 8, type “Movie Maker” while on the Start screen.
   • You may need to download Movie Maker before you can use it, as it is no longer installed by default with Windows. It can still be downloaded for free from Microsoft’s website.
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   Import your video into Movie Maker. From the Home tab, click on the "Add Videos and Photo" icon. Locate the video that you want to rotate and double-click the file. The video has now been imported and is viewable in the preview screen.
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   Rotate your video. From the Home tab, locate the rotate video icons in the Editing section. Click the “Rotate left” or “Rotate right” buttons to rotate the video in 90° increments.
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   Save your changes. Save the changes you’ve made by clicking the “Save movie” button in the Home tab and choosing your desired format, or by clicking File, selecting “Save movie”, and then choosing your format. Choose a location to save the file when prompted.^[1]

Method 2 of 7: Using iMovie

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   Download iMovie. iMovie is available from the Mac App Store, and you no longer need any additional plugins in order to rotate video clips.
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   Import your video file. Open iMovie, click the File menu, select Import and then select Movies. Browse for the video file on your computer and open it. Your video now appears in the preview viewer and the video editing timeline.
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   Open the Crop menu. You can open the Crop menu by selecting your video and pressing “C” on your keyboard or by clipping the Crop button in the middle toolbar
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   Rotate your video. Once you open the Crop menu, you will see the Rotate buttons appear at the top of the Viewer. Click the Left or Right rotation buttons to rotate the image in 90° increments. When you are satisfied, click the Done button.
   • Use the “Fit” option to ensure that you don’t lose any of the edges of your video when it is rotated. This will usually result in black bars on the sides or top and bottom of the video.
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   Save your changes. Once you are happy with the rotation, click File and then select Export to save your video. You can choose the format and the location that you want to save the video to.^[2]

Method 3 of 7: Using VLC Player

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   Open the video in VLC player. VLC Player is a free, open-source video player that you can download from the developer’s website. Rotating your video in VLC will keep it rotated whenever it is opened in VLC, but will not affect playback through other players.
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   Open the “Adjustments and Effects” window. You can access this by clicking on the button at the bottom of the playback bar that looks like three vertical sliders, or you can click the Tools menu and select “Effects and Filters”.
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   Click the “Video Effects” tab. Select the “Geometry” sub-tab.
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   Check the “Transform” box. This will enable the menu underneath. Use this menu to choose how much you want to rotate the video. You can rotate 90°, 180°, 270°, as well as flip and transpose the image. Close the “Adjustments and Effects” when finished.
   • If you want to freely rotate the video, check the “Rotate” box. This will enable to digital Angle dial. Click and drag this to rotate the video to any angle you want.^[3]

Method 4 of 7: Using a Smartphone

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   Browse for a movie rotation/editing app. There are a variety of free and paid apps available for both iOS and Android phones and tablets. Check the features and reviews before you make a decision, especially if it costs money. Popular apps include:^[4]
   • Video Rotate Free – iOS
   • Video Rotate and Flip – iOS
   • mVideoCut – Android
   • Video Toolbox – Android
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   Open the file in the app. Once you’ve installed the app, open it and then select your video file. The process is slightly different for each app, but you should be able to browse the videos that you have stored on your phone and select the one that you want to rotate.
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   Rotate your video. Once you’ve imported the file, you can start rotating it. Your options will depend on the app you are using, but almost all allow for basic 90° increments.
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   Export the file. Again, this will be different from app to app, but generally you can export the rotated file back to your phone so that you can view it at any time.

Method 5 of 7: Using Windows Movie Maker 2.6

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   Open Windows Movie Maker 2.6. Open the Start menu and click the "All Programs" menu option. Scroll down the list of programs and click "Windows Movie Maker."
   • If you don’t have Windows Movie Maker 2.6, it can still be downloaded for free from the Microsoft website.
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   Import your video into Movie Maker. Select the "Videos" option from the Import menu. Locate the video you wish to rotate and double-click the file. Your video has now been imported and is viewable in the imported video section next to the preview screen.
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   Insert the video into the editing timeline. Click and drag the video into the timeline. Your video now appears in the video timeline, and in the Video section.
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   Rotate Your video. Right click on the video in the video timeline, and then click "Effects." The "Add or Remove Effects" window is now visible. Scroll down the "Available Effects" menu and select from 3 options: Rotate 90°, Rotate 180°, or Rotate 270°. Click Add and the highlighted effect will now appear in the "Displayed Effects" window on the right. Click OK if you are satisfied with your selection.
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   Save your changes. From the menu bar, select the "Publish Movie" option. Make sure the "This Computer" option is highlighted and click "Next." Type a name for your movie in the file name field, select a location in the publish field and click "Next." Choose a format and click "Publish."

Method 6 of 7: Rotate using VLC media player (not permanent)

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   Download VLC media player. Install it following its instructions.
   • This media player can be found doing an online search.
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   Open the video using the VLC media player.
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   Go to Tools. Then go to Effect and Filters -> Video Effects.
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   In video effects, go to Geometry. Click on Rotate. You choose the degree.

Method 7 of 7: Using RotateMyVideo.net

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   Go to RotateMyVideo.net and click the "Pick Video" button in the middle of the page.
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   Select the video on your computer or mobile device. Once the file selection dialog is closed, the video is uploaded to RotateMyVideo. This can take a few seconds or even a few minutes, depending of your connection and of the size of your video.
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   Click the buttons in the Rotation section (the buttons with left and right arrows) until the video is fixed. You can see the effect on the video snapshot on the right, so you can easily know when your video is correct.
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   Click the "Rotate Video" button. RotateMyVideo now processes the video. This operation takes a few seconds.
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   Click the "Download" link to download the rotated video.

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