📆 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/
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Photo Parade!
Maker Resources
A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources →
Hono Framework
A small, simple, and ultrafast web framework for the Edges. My go-to for Cloudflare Workers.
Pico CSS
Minimal CSS framework for semantic HTML. It makes things look great without writing classes.
FreeCodeCamp
A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform, an online community forum, chat rooms, online publications and local organizations.
Resources for STEM
Find stuff for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. View STEM
Tynker
“Tynker’s mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Our goal is to ensure that, by 2033, every high school graduate has been exposed to some formal coding education. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2022. We’ve helped more than 100 million kids learn to code. Our award-winning curriculum is used in more than 150,000 schools around the world.“ —Tynker About page
PBS Kids Cyberchase
Games, videos, and activities to get kids involved in a science- and math-based adventure to learn and save the universe from evil cartoon characters (it’s hard to believe those cute little characters are evil, but we’ll just go with the story). 😉 There are multilingual activities, as well, FYI.
Tinkercad
“Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. We’re the ideal introduction to Autodesk, a global leader in design and make technology.” “Tinkercad is proud to be KidSAFE COPPA certified. Our lesson plans adhere to Common Core and NGSS standards for the classroom.“ —Tinkercad Home 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.
A Guide for Women in STEM: Closing the Gender Gap
(From the article intro) “Women are represented far less in technical occupations than men. According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), only 26% of computer and mathematical occupations are held by women.” Look at this article to find out more and to find resources for women in STEM, including scholarships and women’s universities with STEM degrees.
Women Who Code
Global non-profit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. From their home page: "Since 2011, Women Who Code has been where women in tech find their people, the mentors who push them forward, the peers who get it, and the network that opens doors."
Notable Women in Computing Special Edition Online Solitaire Game
This is an online Spider Solitaire game with a special edition custom deck design highlighting many of the most notable women in computing history.