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Need to sync your files on all the computers you use?

 If you are like me, you use different computers in different locations and carry a laptop. It’s nice when your files are on all of the computers you use. It makes it very convenient to have your files on all of the computers you use. My favorite is Syncthing . Why? Because it works great, it’s open source, cross platform and your files are not on the cloud. Check out several ways to sync your files  

CryptPad updated to 4.0

 Are you using CryptPad? CryptPad is an encryped open source alternative for Google Docs. If you are concerned about privacy of your documents you should consider using CryptPad. It is a good online suite for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and all of the documents will be encrypted. Note that it is browser based however they say the encryption happens on the client side and is not on the cloud based server side.

Looking for social media similar to Facebook?

Alternatives for Facebook Minds Diaspora MeWe Gab Friendica GNU social Hubzilla Steemit Movim Each of these have different features. Click each one and decide if you like it. Source of this information can be found at http://timheinrichs.com/social-media-alternatives.

Image Compression speeds up your website load time

 Are you designing and maintaining your own website? Images can drag out your load time. It's a common mistake to drop in images taken with youir smart phone. These images generally are huge. Speed up your website by using a good image compression app. At Chrome Dev Summit 2018 Squoosh image compression came to life. Believed to be one of the best and most effective image compression available has been improved over time. December 9th, 2020 the latest major update was released. Squoosh is the method I use for image compression. If you are doing your own website with images, consider using Squoosh , it's easy and fast and you don't need to load anything to your computer. Compression varies but I find it is 50% plus on most images. This makes a huge difference in load time of your website. New codecs support, updated design, and CLI support! Get the announcement details here Squoosh v2 .  

FREE Search Engine Optimization Tools

If you have a website you probably know about Search Engine Optimization. If you are not familiar with SEO you should be. Check out The Beginner's Guide to SEO . After you have a fair understanding of SEO use these tools to make improvements to your SEO. 

FREE Worldwide Satellite / Transponder List

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DMSI Newsletter DMSI LLC Parts Sathero Meters Sat/TP List FREE Worldwide Satellite / Transponder List Released: January 1st, 2021 Don't have a store account? Sign up here After confirming your order, the download can be found on the "Downloads" page of your account. By creating an account you will be able to shop faster, be up to date on an order's status, and keep track of the orders you have previously made. Want to know when new lists come out? Get FREE email updates . If you find this list of use please donate if possible. Thanks to all who have donated.

Free Satellite / Transponder List (January 1st, 2021)

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  Free Satellite / Transponder List (January 1st, 2021) Happy New Year! Don't have a store account? Sign up here After confirming your order, the download can be found on the "Downloads" page of your account. By creating an account you will be able to shop faster, be up to date on an order's status, and keep track of the orders you have previously made. Want to know when new lists come out? Get FREE email updates . If you find this list of use please donate if possible. Thanks to all who have donated. Feel free to download our Satellite / Transponder list, 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...