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FAQ on games, gaming & IT / M-Audio M-Track Duo Noise Issue on Windows 11

« Last post by kat on October 12, 2025, 07:38:16 PM »

Problem
There's an issue presenting itself when using the M-Audio M-Track Solo or M-Track Duo USB audio interfaces on computers installed with Windows 11 - the issue wasn't/isn't present for Windows 10 installations - where when listening to audio from any source, online or local video or audio playback using any media player or application, DAW recording and playback etc., static noise, pops or clicks can be intermittently heard. Changing 'bit rate' in Windows 11 Sound Settings, swapping out cables, switching USB ports, installing M-Audio or ASIO drivers do not fix the issue.

Solution
At time of writing the only solution that works to prevent audio interference or noise, is the complete removal of the M-Audio drivers, forcing Windows 11 to use native WHQL 'signed' drivers. This is obviously not ideal as it means the OS reduces sound to 16 bit, the native rate for the OS. While this might be overridden locally in app, quality issues may be encountered.

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News / Install IMVU Toolkit for Blender 4.5 LTS (Windows 11)

« Last post by kat on October 06, 2025, 04:20:12 PM »

"Install IMVU Toolkit for Blender 4.5 LTS (Windows 11)" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/imvu-toolkit-blender-4-5-windows-11/ a quick look at installing IMVU Toolkit for Blender to Blender 4.5 LTS on Windows 11.

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News / Windows 11 - Install Blender 4.5 LTS

« Last post by kat on October 05, 2025, 06:18:45 PM »

"Windows 11 - Install Blender 4.5 LTS" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/windows-11-install-blender-4-5-lts/ taking a look at installing Blender 4.5 LTS on Windows 11 - *msi for first time, *.zip for additional or multiple installations.

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Blog / Re: SCAM WARNING - Bitcoin Sextortion & Blackmail Scams

« Last post by kat on October 03, 2025, 05:09:07 PM »

Hello dear,
There is no reason to relax at all but you don't need to panic and have to read my message carefully.
It is really important, moreover, it's crucial for you.
Joking aside, I mean it. You don't know who I am but I am more than familiar with you.
Probably, now the only question that torments your mind is how, am I correct?

Well, your internet behavior was very indiscreet and I'm pretty sure, you know it well.
So do I.
You were browsing embarrassing videos, clicking unsafe links and visiting websites that no ordinary man would visit.

I secretly embedded malware into an adult site, and you unknowingly wandered right into it.
Just like a blind kitten, you didn't know the danger that was just near you.
While you were busy with your suspicious Internet activity, your system was breached by Remote Desktop Protocol,
granting me unrestricted access to your device.
From that moment, I received the ability to observe everything happening on your screen, and discreetly activate your camera and microphone, and you wouldn't even realize it.
Thank you, I know, I am a smart guy.

Since then and until now I have been monitoring your internet activities.
Honestly, I was pretty upset with the things I saw.
I was daring to delve far beyond into your digital footprint--call it excessive curiosity, if you will.
The result? An extensive stash of sensitive data extracted from your device, every corner of your web activity examined with scientific precision.

To make matters more...
intriguing, I've saved these recordings--clips that capture you partaking in,
let's say, pretty controversial moments within the privacy of your home.
These videos and snapshots are damningly clear: one side reveals the content you were watching, and the other...
well, it features you in situations we both know you wouldn't want to be published for public viewing.
Suffice it to say, I have all the pieces of the puzzle--images, recordings, and details of the far too vivid pictures.
Pictures you definitely wouldn't want anyone else to see.

However, with just a single click, I could reveal this to every contact you have--no exceptions, no filters.
Now you are hoping for a rescue, I understand. But let me be clear: don't expect any mercy or second chances from me.

Now, here's the deal: I'm offering you a way out.
Two choices, and what happens next depends entirely on your decision.

Option One: Pretend this message doesn't exist. Ignore me, and you'll quickly discover the consequences of that choice.
The video will be shared with your entire network. Your colleagues, friends, and family will have front-row seats to a spectacle you'd rather they never saw.
Imagine their reactions. Holy ****, what an embarrassment! Well, actions have consequences. Don't play the victim--this is on you.

Option Two: Pay me to keep this matter buried. Consider it a privacy fee--a small price to ensure your secrets remain where they belong: hidden.

Here's how it works: once I receive the payment, I'll erase everything. No leaks. No traces. Your life continues as if nothing ever happened.
The payment must be made in cryptocurrency--no exceptions.

I'm aiming for a resolution that works for us both, but let me emphasize: my terms are final and non-negotiable.

1450 USD to my Bitcoin address below:[bitcoin address]

The choice is yours. The clock is ticking.

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Blog / Re: SCAM WARNING - Sexploitation/Blackmail Bitcoin Address List

« Last post by kat on October 03, 2025, 05:04:49 PM »

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Blog / Re: SCAM WARNING - eBusiness Number Registry (European Business Registry)

« Last post by kat on October 03, 2025, 01:36:58 PM »

EU Trade Register
register@gbapk.org

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News / Make a Minecraft Character Without Images in Blender

« Last post by kat on September 30, 2025, 07:04:53 PM »

"Make a Minecraft Character Without Images in Blender" https://www.katsbits.com/codex/minecraft-no-image-blender/ taking a look at making a Minecraft character in Blender without images (vertical format). Source file available.

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Blog / Re: SCAM WARNING - Sexploitation/Blackmail Bitcoin Address List

« Last post by kat on September 29, 2025, 10:23:02 AM »

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Blog / Re: SCAM WARNING - Sexploitation/Blackmail Bitcoin Address List

« Last post by kat on September 29, 2025, 09:55:31 AM »

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Blog / SCAM ALERT: Research Notification about Certificate Misconfiguration

« Last post by kat on September 26, 2025, 06:40:34 PM »

Alternative 'bug-bounty' email scam originating from a random email address associated with the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) - *@mail.ustc.edu.cn. Message is worded to create alarm and a sense of urgency, hijacking security concerns over potential SSL certificate authority and/or misconfigurations. Message includes a *.txt attachment titled "misconfiguration_details.txt".

Hi Admin,

Our research team at USTC recently conducted a large-scale scan of certificate configurations in July 2025. During our analysis, We identified a potential misconfiguration for a service associated with your domain. This issue could compromise the security and trustworthiness of your services and (or) your customers.

The attached file contains the details of all misconfigured services we found. We recommend you review and resolve these issues as soon as possible.

**Next Steps**

The fields in the attachment provide the technical information needed to diagnose the problem. We recommend the following actions:

1. **Review the details:** Use the information provided in the attachment to locate the affected service.
2. **Investigate the cause:** Address the root cause of the misconfiguration of certificates (e.g., manual errors, load balancer settings).
3. **Correct the configuration:** Update the service to ensure the certificate is always trusted and correctly matched for the domain. Links to EFF to create sense of authority.

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**Suggestions for Prevention**

Based on our findings, we would like to offer two suggestions to help you prevent similar issues in the future:

* **Adopt an ACME Automated Tool:** Consider using an automated tool like Certbot [1]. These tools can automatically manage the entire certificate lifecycle - issuance, renewal, and deployment - reducing the chance of human error.
* **Reconsider Certificate Deployment Strategy:** The 'Hostname Matched' error suggests a potential hostname mismatch. We recommend reviewing your certificate deployment strategy to ensure the certificate being served is configured for the correct domain and any subdomains it is intended to secure.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact us. If this issue has already been resolved, please disregard this email. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best regards,

Email Security Group.

[1] https :// certbot.eff. org