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Should you switch to Opera?

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Should you switch to Opera? Made possible by your generous donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Beyond Chrome: Why the Opera Web Browser Deserves a Spot on Your Screen When we think about web browsers, the conversation usually boils down to a two-horse race between Google Chrome and Apple Safari. If you look a bit closer, however, a quiet innovator has been reshaping what a browser can actually do for decades. Enter Opera . While Opera might fly under the radar for casual users, it has a long history of pioneering features that tech giants later copy—from tabbed browsing and speed dials to built-in ad blockers and AI sidebars. If you are feeling fatigued by standard browser bloat or want a smarter way to surf the web, here is why Opera is worth a serious look. 1. Out-of-the-Box Privacy with a Free Built-In VPN One of Opera's most defining features is its commitment to user privacy without requiring a tangle of third-party extensions. Opera inclu...
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Why Small Businesses Are Flocking to Cal.com

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Cal.com Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Scheduling Without the SaaS Tax: Why Small Businesses Are Flocking to Cal.com If you run a small business, you know the death-by-a-thousand-cuts feeling of monthly SaaS subscriptions. Every new tool you add—whether it's for accounting, customer support, or team chat—charges you per user, per month. Scheduling is a prime example. For years, businesses have relied on proprietary scheduling tools that start out cheap or "free," only to lock essential features behind expensive paywalls or scale up aggressively as your team grows. Enter  Cal.com —the open-source scheduling infrastructure that is changing how small businesses handle appointments. What is Cal.com? Cal.com is a developer-friendly, highly customizable scheduling platform designed to replace tools like Calendly. At its core, it does what you expect: it syncs with your calendars (Google, Outlook, Apple),...
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MX Linux Drops MX-25.3 "Infinity"

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MX Linux Drops MX-25.3 "Infinity" Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG MX Linux Drops MX-25.3 "Infinity" ISOs: What's New and Exciting? The MX Linux development team has done it again! Fresh off the release pipeline,  MX-25.3 "Infinity"  ISOs are officially available. As the latest refresh in the MX-25 series, this release brings a robust combination of upstream updates, refined kernels, and the rock-solid stability that the MX community has come to know and love. Whether you're running a lightweight Fluxbox setup, a snappy Xfce desktop, or the gorgeous KDE Plasma environment, MX-25.3 has something tailored just for you. Let's dive into what makes this new batch of ISOs worth your attention. What's New in MX-25.3 "Infinity"? As an ISO refresh, MX-25.3 bundles all the latest bug fixes, application enhancements, and security patches from both the Debian and MX repo...
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Why 2FAS is the Ultimate Authenticator App

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2FAS Authenticator App Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Secure Your Digital Life Without the Hassle: Why 2FAS is the Ultimate Authenticator App In today's digital landscape, relying on a password alone is like locking your front door while leaving your windows wide open. With data breaches and credential stuffing attacks happening on a regular basis, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is no longer optional—it's an absolute necessity. If you've been searching for a reliable, private, and user-friendly way to manage your Time-based One-time Passwords (TOTP), look no further than  2FAS . Here is a breakdown of why 2FAS has quickly become a favorite in the cybersecurity community and why it might just be the best authenticator app for your digital setup. What Makes 2FAS Stand Out? There are plenty of authenticator apps out there, from Google Authenticator to Microsoft Authenticator. However, many of them lock...
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Why CapCut Has Become the Ultimate Video Playground for Creators

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CapCut Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Level Up Your Content: Why CapCut Has Become the Ultimate Video Playground for Creators Whether you are a seasoned content creator pushing out daily TikToks, a business owner trying to scale your Instagram Reels, or someone who just wants to make cinematic vacation montages, you've likely crossed paths with video editing tools. Among the crowded landscape of apps and software, one platform has completely transformed the game:  CapCut  ( capcut.com ). Gone are the days when editing a compelling video required hours hunched over complex, intimidating desktop software. Today, CapCut stands as a titan in the video creation space, bridging the gap between professional-grade effects and beginner-friendly accessibility. Let's dive into what makes CapCut a go-to destination for millions of creators worldwide. 1. Multi-Platform Flexibility (Web, Desktop, and Mobile) One...
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Check USB for Speed and Version

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Check USB for Speed and Version Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Ivy Stone Place Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG Testing a USB drive's version and speed on Linux is easy using built-in terminal tools. You don't necessarily need to install third-party software. Step 1: Identify the USB Version and Port To check what USB generation your drive is currently connected at, you can inspect the kernel logs or use  lsusb . Find your drive's device name  (e.g.,  sdb ,  sdc ) by plugging it in and running: lsblk Check the USB connection speed  via  dmesg : sudo dmesg | grep -i usb | tail -n 20 Look for lines indicating the speed connection, such as  New USB device found... speed 480M  (USB 2.0),  5000M  (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1), or  10000M  (USB 3.1 Gen 2). Step 2: Test Read and Write Speeds Method A: Using  dd  (Built-in, No Installation Required) The  dd  command is standard on almost all L...
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FREE Satellite / Transponder Lists September 1, 2026

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FREE Satellite / Transponder Lists Made possible by your generous  donations Donations Download Sathero Meters DMS International BLOG September 1, 2026 Sat / TP List Details Satellites: 220 Transponders: 4487 DVB-S2: 3672 DVB-S: 815 Vertical Polarity: 1817 Horizontal Polarity: 2002 RH Polarity: 344 LH Polarity: 324 PDF Pages: 90 PDF Size: 277.9 kB EPUB Size: 37.0 kB Satellite / Transponder list is now in EPUB as well as PDF. EPUB greatly reduces the size of the file. This is a reference list (not to be loaded into any meter), download to your PC, laptop, smartphone, etc and carry this reference list with you. This list contains: C-band Ku-band Ka-band - as a reminder, most meters, receivers, and LNBs in use will not do Ka band. Active and inactive transponders Download Now Want to know when new Satellite lists are released? Sign up for one or more of our Newsletters. Ivy Stone Place   DMS International   Sathero Meters Attention bloggers & website owners,  follow...
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