📆 Dec 30. 2025
📁 Computer Stuff
📁 Computer Stuff
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My thoughts on the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock
make. break. in no particular order.
My name is Andy and I make lots of random stuff. Read more about me on the About page.
What's New, You Ask?
I've released a tiny little macOS menubar utility I use to quickly swap my SSH config files between different environments or use cases. It's called Sshwitch.
Side note: On this website, I am using the super-cool Input font for this site. If you write code and you want to use it for your code editor, grab it here: https://input.djr.com/
Latest Blog Articles
Photo Parade!
Maker Resources
A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources →
FreeCodeCamp
A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform, an online community forum, chat rooms, online publications and local organizations.
MDN Web Docs
Resources for developers, by developers. The bible of web development documentation.
Hono Framework
A small, simple, and ultrafast web framework for the Edges. My go-to for Cloudflare Workers.
Resources for STEM
Find stuff for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. View STEM
National Geographic Kids
This site hardly needs an introduction, but here goes… This is the kiddo version of the world-renowned National Geographic Society’s website, with videos, articles, and games to get kids interested in science and exploration. All of this to further the Society’s mission: “Using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world.”
Science Buddies
“Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive student discovery, engagement, and learning in STEM subjects. Our vision is to develop high-quality scientist-authored explorations covering all key areas of STEM, from the classics to the cutting edge, in formats tailored for the needs of the audiences having the greatest potential to impact student STEM learning, students themselves, classroom teachers, informal educators, and parents. Free and open to everyone, we level the playing field, making STEM learning possible for students of all demographics.“ —Science Buddies About page
How Stuff Works?
“HowStuffWorks explains the curiosities of our world, delving into everything from cyber security and housecleaning tips to the physics of black holes and the history of slang. We provide factual, unbiased content that’s fun to read — seriously, check out this piece on the world’s ugliest animal and tell us you didn’t at least crack a smile when you found out why blobfish are so ... blobby.“ —HowStuffWorks.com About page
Resources for STEM & Women/Girls in Tech
Technology is super cool and it shouldn't care who makes it that way. Women/Girls in Tech.
Black Girls Code
Empowering girls of color to become digital leaders and creators.
The Society of Women Engineers – Learning
The world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology.
List of Scholarships for Women
This page has a list of scholarships for women organized by major or field. From the page (edited for clarity): In 2019, women constituted 56% of all enrolled college students, yet they hold almost two-thirds of cumulative student loan debt, which at the time had reached almost $1.46 trillion.