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From YouTube: CFCS Tech SIG 2021-07-27

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CFCS TechSIG meeting notes 07/27/2021
1. Mike - new toy! Synology Disk Station (DS220+) description: Synology DS220+ https://www.amazon.com/Synology-Bay-DiskStation-DS220-Diskless/dp/B087ZCBWFH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Synology+DS220%2B&qid=1627430315&sr=8-3 is a compact network-attached storage solution designed to streamline your data and multimedia management. It features smooth data sharing, video streaming, and photo indexing, as well as well-rounded data protection and recovery options.
2. Hewie - recently upgraded to Gigabit Internet service. Decided to replace ISP router with one that he is purchasing, a TP Link with WiFi6 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Router-AX1800-Archer-AX21/dp/B08H8ZLKKK/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=tp+link+with+wifi+6&qid=1627430272&sr=8-4 for less than $100. Fantastic results!
3. Hewie - looking for a computer in the $200 range to test Windows 11 when it officially releases. Purchased an HP Stream 11, Intel Celleron, 4GB memory and 64GB flash storage https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-stream-11-6-laptop-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-flash-memory-diamond-white/6413689.p?skuId=6413689 for $249! Joined the Windows Insider https://insider.windows.com/en-us/getting-started with Microsoft and was able to upgrade to the beta version of Windows 11.
4. Paul - lost main HAM radio due to lightning strike. ICON will not fix, as it's too old.
5. Sean - purchased a new flood light bulb https://www.amazon.com/GE-Lighting-93100350-90-Watt-Replacement/dp/B07WLN43NJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=GE+Lighting+93100350+LED%2B+Motion+PAR38+Bulb%2C+1pk%2C+Warm+White&qid=1627240502&sr=8-1 to install in a recessed can light above a staircase that will come on an off automatically via it's motion sensor light.
6. Sean - installed Pop!_OS https://pop.system76.com/ on a 2015 MacBook Pro. Works like a charm and is quite a nice Linux distro!