📆 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 →
Pico CSS
Minimal CSS framework for semantic HTML. It makes things look great without writing classes.
Hono Framework
A small, simple, and ultrafast web framework for the Edges. My go-to for Cloudflare Workers.
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
STEMpowerUP
“[STEMpowerUP was launched] to help others find similar opportunities. Our platform consolidates STEM courses, bootcamps, scholarships, and events, providing one place where you can discover what you need to grow and succeed.“ —STEMpowerUP About page
Science Friday
(Shouldn’t every single day be Science Friday? Science Friday Monday, Science Friday Tuesday, etc.) “Science Friday is an award-winning producer of high quality, fact-checked, and trustworthy science news and educational programming. For 30 years, we’ve introduced top scientists to public radio listeners, and reminded them how much fun it is to learn something new. But we’re more than just a radio show. We produce a sweeping array of educational and entertaining science experiences through videos, podcasts, digital media, live events, citizen science, K-12 education and professional development, and at-home learning activities for families that directly serve hundreds of thousands of educators, parents, citizen scientists, and lifelong learners every year.” —ScienceFriday.com About page
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
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.
The Association for Women in Mathematics Programs
The Association for Women in Mathematics sponsors a variety of programs and awards to encourage girls and women in the mathematical sciences.
National Girls Collaborative Project
The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Getting Girls Interested in Science
Article (May 21, 2015) by By Kerri Jansen of Metro Parent for Southeast Michigan - Think girls aren't naturally interested in STEM? Turns out our culture may be turning them off before they even get a chance to enjoy scientific subjects.