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Miscellaneous Notes

2026

  • OpenDataLoader PDF: Open-source PDF parser that extracts data in AI-ready formats including structured Markdown, JSON with bounding boxes, and HTML while preserving layout. Features OCR capabilities and PDF accessibility automation. [Keywords: PDF OCR data extraction Python open source]

  • Copernicus Master in Digital Earth: European master's degree program focused on advanced geospatial technology, Earth observation, and satellite data for understanding planetary systems. [Keywords: Earth observation geospatial science satellite data Europe master's degree]

  • Dark Store Map India: Tool for visualizing dark store (quick commerce) locations using isochrone delivery coverage analysis across Indian cities. [Keywords: quick commerce logistics isochrone delivery India urban]

  • MapToPoster: Python tool that generates beautiful minimalist map posters for any city from OpenStreetMap data with customizable themes and high-resolution export. [Keywords: OSM cartography poster city maps Python]

2025

  • Guide to Claude Code: Blog post on experience with Claude Code 2.0 and how to use AI coding agents effectively. [Keywords: AI coding agents Claude productivity]

  • Free Courses on Scientific Writing - Coursera: Free Coursera course on scientific writing for researchers and academics. [Keywords: writing education research Coursera]

  • Deep Cleaning Mac: Open-source Mac utility for deep system cleaning and maintenance. [Keywords: Mac utility cleaning productivity]

2024

  • Geospatial Index - Publicly Traded Geospatial Companies: TradingView watchlist of publicly traded geospatial companies for market tracking. [Keywords: geospatial stocks market business]

  • Podcasting and Video Recording Software - Riverside.fm: Professional online podcast and video recording platform with high-quality audio and video. [Keywords: podcast video recording software]

  • Draw.io: Free open-source diagramming software for creating flowcharts, neural network diagrams, UML, and more. [Keywords: diagrams flowcharts UML visualization tool]

  • Image Generator - Visual Electric: AI-powered image generation tool with a design-focused interface. [Keywords: AI image generation creative design]

  • GeoBoundaries API: Open administrative boundary API providing GeoJSON data for any country/region. [Keywords: data administrative boundaries API GIS]

Earlier

  • OOKLA Open Data: Open dataset of global broadband speed test data from Ookla for mobile and fixed internet. [Keywords: data broadband internet speed Ookla open data]

  • Crime Hotspots: Research on mapping crime and understanding hot spots using GIS. [Keywords: crime hotspots GIS spatial analysis]

  • UK Police Crime Data: Open crime data for the United Kingdom with metadata documentation. [Keywords: data crime UK police open data]

  • VIIRS NASA ARSET Training: NASA VNP46A2 VIIRS nighttime lights dataset and training resources from NASA ARSET. [Keywords: VIIRS nighttime lights NASA satellite data]

  • Rawgraphs - Easy Charting: Open-source data visualization tool with drag-and-drop chart creation. [Keywords: data visualization charts open source tool]

  • Flameshot - Screenshot Software: Powerful open-source screenshot tool with annotation capabilities. [Keywords: screenshot productivity Linux Mac open source]

  • Biorender - Science Poster Software: Online tool for creating scientific posters and biological illustrations. [Keywords: science poster visualization biology]

  • GitHub Actions Cron: Guide on using GitHub Actions cron jobs to automate tasks and save JSON data. [Keywords: GitHub Actions automation cron CI/CD]

  • Felt Maps - Collaborative Map Making: Collaborative online map making platform for teams. [Keywords: web mapping collaboration maps GIS SaaS]

  • Denmark AIS Data: Free Automatic Identification System (AIS) ship tracking data for Denmark. [Keywords: AIS ships maritime Denmark open data]

  • GeoDataFlow Pipeline Tool: Pipeline tool for geospatial data processing similar to GDAL/OGR workflows. [Keywords: GIS data pipeline GDAL geospatial Python]