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− | [https://project-gc.com/User/NewCacheNotifiers New cache notifiers] is a tool available for users with a [[paid membership]]. This is an alternative to the | + | ==Description== |
+ | [https://project-gc.com/User/NewCacheNotifiers New cache notifiers] is a tool available for users with a [[paid membership]]. It also requires that the user is a [[premium member]] at [[Geocaching.com]] This is an alternative to the Geocaching.com ''Instant Notification Service''.<ref>Available for premium members at [https://www.geocaching.com/notify/default.aspx https://www.geocaching.com/notify/default.aspx]</ref> The page shows some information about the notifiers, below that is information about the current email configured for the user, their current notifiers and a graf of how close they are to the limit of the notifiers. | ||
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+ | When adding or removing notifiers it might take a few minutes for the system to recognize the changes. | ||
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+ | ==Advantages== | ||
+ | * A smoother interface. | ||
+ | * No distance limit. | ||
+ | * Filter on location such as country, region, county. | ||
+ | * Filter on other meta data such as difficulty, terrain, type and size. | ||
+ | * Get notified about every log up until the first Found it or equivalent. Additional notifications regarding logs might be very delayed. (Optional) | ||
+ | * A better formatted email with more information about the cache included in the email. | ||
+ | * Option (default) to get a daily digest instead of instant notifications. | ||
+ | * Can be based on dynamic locations provided by your smartphone. | ||
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+ | ==Disadvantages== | ||
+ | * Likely to be less stable than the official notifiers at [[Geocaching.com]]. | ||
+ | * In most cases at least a minute slower than the official notifiers. | ||
+ | * Max 100 new cache notifications per day and max 500 per month. The limit is a rolling rate limit and not based on calendar months. | ||
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+ | ==How to set up== | ||
+ | ''Information to be added.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Dynamic location=== | ||
+ | ''Information to be added.'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> |
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Reason: Explain the tool, list pros and cons, explain how to set up notifications etc
Description
New cache notifiers is a tool available for users with a paid membership. It also requires that the user is a premium member at Geocaching.com This is an alternative to the Geocaching.com Instant Notification Service.[1] The page shows some information about the notifiers, below that is information about the current email configured for the user, their current notifiers and a graf of how close they are to the limit of the notifiers.
When adding or removing notifiers it might take a few minutes for the system to recognize the changes.
Advantages
- A smoother interface.
- No distance limit.
- Filter on location such as country, region, county.
- Filter on other meta data such as difficulty, terrain, type and size.
- Get notified about every log up until the first Found it or equivalent. Additional notifications regarding logs might be very delayed. (Optional)
- A better formatted email with more information about the cache included in the email.
- Option (default) to get a daily digest instead of instant notifications.
- Can be based on dynamic locations provided by your smartphone.
Disadvantages
- Likely to be less stable than the official notifiers at Geocaching.com.
- In most cases at least a minute slower than the official notifiers.
- Max 100 new cache notifications per day and max 500 per month. The limit is a rolling rate limit and not based on calendar months.
How to set up
Information to be added.
Dynamic location
Information to be added.
Notes
- ↑ Available for premium members at https://www.geocaching.com/notify/default.aspx