📆 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
PhET - University of Colorado Boulder
“PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations. We extensively test and evaluate each simulation to ensure educational effectiveness. These tests include student interviews and observation of simulation use in classrooms. The simulations are written in HTML5 (with some legacy simulations in Java or Flash), and can be run online or downloaded to your computer. All simulations are open source (see our source code). Multiple sponsors support the PhET project, enabling these resources to be free to all students and teachers.“ —PhET 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
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.
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."
The Society of Women Engineers – Learning
The world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology.
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.