📆 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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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
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Glossary
"[B]reaking into the field of electrical engineering begins with having a firm grasp of common terminology used in this industry." This is a great little list of terms, which was shared by Joyce & her student teacher Kim. Thanks, you two!
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.”
Khan Academy
“Our mission is to provide a free, world‑class education for anyone, anywhere. With practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard, Khan Academy empowers learners to study at their own pace, both in and out of the classroom. Covering subjects from kindergarten through early college, including math, science, reading, computing, history, art history, economics, financial literacy, SAT, MCAT, and more, Khan Academy focuses on skill mastery to help learners build the strong foundations they need to succeed in higher education and in their careers.” —Khan Academy 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.
Resources for Women in Computer Technology
This article reviews the history of women in computer science, current opportunities for women, and resources to help women explore and grow in computer science fields.
Women in Technology International
WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
Girls Who Code (GirlsWhoCode.com)
According to their about page, 37% of computer scientists in 1995 were women. Today, it’s down to 24%. Attrition is highest between the ages of 13 and 17. “We're reaching girls around the world and are on track to close the gender gap in new entry-level tech jobs by 2030.”