Hello All,
What follows is an early draft of the resources about which I will be speaking at the SLO Bytes General Session of 01/04/2026. On that day, I will be subbing for our usual presenter,
Alan RaulSLO Bytes General Session ResourcesCaltopo; Freeware Mapping Software:
www.caltopo.comCaltopo Tutorials:
https://training.caltopo.com/all_users/getting-started Using Irfanview, Place your GPS enabled images on a Google Earth Pro Map Download
Irfanview from
https://www.irfanview.com/64bit.htm Download Google Earth Pro from
https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/ You take pictures with your smartphone and you have not turned off location, Press the letter e in Irfanview. You can then choose to upload that picture to Google Earth Pro
Adam Savage compares Apple Thunderbolt cable to cheap USB C cables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5aAd8Oy84 Worthwhile for Interesting details on Thunderbolt cable but it?s a flawed comparison akin to matching a bicycle against a car
Kevin Stratvert Free Movies on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhxtAfpi4OwKevin Stratvert Top 20 Google Maps Tips & Tricks: All the best features you should know!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beeNMoXuxPg Every SSD Type Explained In 8 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or-RheltPrc Ways to Add Storage to Your ComputerLeave an SD card in your computer?s card reader slot. A 128 GB SD card stays in my Lenovo laptop
Attach external drives via
USB C/ThunderboltSutter Storage on Coolermaster Computer https://www.fullbean.com/computer/sutter-drives.pdfAdd Docking StationsCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - 18 Ports, 98W Charging, 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4, USB-A/C, 2.5GbE, 8K/6K Displays, Mac/PC/Chrome Compatible $379.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GK8LBWS/ OWC Thunderbolt Hub https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1603440-REG/owc_owctb4hub5p_thunderbolt_hub_adds_3_thunderbolt.html $128.99
ZikeDrive Z666 USB4 40Gbps NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure $119.99
https://ziketech.com/products/zikedrive-usb4-40gbps-nvme-m-2-ssd-enclosure-z666 StarTech USB 3.1 Dual-Bay Dock for 2.5"/3.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs $90.00
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-10Gbps-Dual-ay-Dock-SATA/dp/B00XLAZ9KC Powered USB HubsArcodot 9 in 1 USB C Adapter https://www.amazon.com/USB-Hub-Acodot-Multiport-Adapter/dp/B0BKPYY8BC?th=1 $16.99
External Device for mounting NVME m.2 DrivesRiitop NVME to USB Enclosure Adapter (Out of stock)
https://www.newegg.com/riitop-nvm2c-sl-enclosure/p/0VN-006F-00033 USB Adapters https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-USB-to-USB-Adapters/zgbs/pc/3015402011 Plugable 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Port (not powered) $34.95
https://plugable.com/products/usb3-hub3me Not Computer RelatedAlpenflow Fuel Transfer Valve for Propane Canisters $11.95
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/products/alpenflow-fuel-transfer-device-by-alpenglow-gearRalph Sutter
