๐ Computer Stuff
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
My thoughts on the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock
My name is Andy and I make lots of random stuff. Read more about me on the About page.
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/
A radnom sampling of tools and resources I find useful. View all resources โ
Minimal CSS framework for semantic HTML. It makes things look great without writing classes.
Resources for developers, by developers. The bible of web development documentation.
A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform, an online community forum, chat rooms, online publications and local organizations.
Find stuff for learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. View STEM
โAlice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. Alice is designed to teach logical and computational thinking skills, fundamental principles of programming and to be a first exposure to object-oriented programming. The Alice Project provides supplemental tools and materials for teaching using Alice across a spectrum of ages and subject matter with proven benefits in engaging and retaining diverse and underserved groups in computer science education.โ โAlice Home page
โCS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. We originally developed this so that young students could dive head-first into Computer Science, experiencing the kinds of questions and challenges that computer scientists experience, but without having to learn programming first.โ โCSUnplugged.org About page
โScience 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.โ โScience Buddies About page
Technology is super cool and it shouldn't care who makes it that way. Women/Girls in Tech.
As a number of the resources Iโve shared here show, this one talks about the history of women in computer science, explores the gender gap in computer science, and roles for women in the industry. Itโs a quick and easy ready with plenty of links to more resources.
(From the article intro) โThe tech industry is a sector dominated by men. Youโve probably heard about well-known tech giants like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg, but you might not know about the equally impressive female tech gurus. Research shows that almost 80% of students cannot name a single famous woman working in tech. To solve this problem, weโve got a list of the top 50 women in the tech industry you should know about!โ (Thank you, Eva!)
Girls Inc. provides year-round after-school programming, weekend activities, and experiences that expand upon and support girlsโ STEM learning and engagement.