I’m a software developer with a passion for building things. This blog is a place for me to share my projects, reviews, home automation, and other interesting things. If you are interested in my daily tech, check out my uses page. It is hosted on Digital Ocean and supported by Amazon Links and donations.
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Projects
- T.LY Link Shortener (Blog) – URL Shortener a Bit shorter than the rest.
- URL Expander – A free tool to uncover the full destination behind shortened URLs.
- Link Unshortener – Expand any short link to see the final destination
- Link Shield – API platform that leverages the power of AI to detect malicious URLs and protect your online security.
- AtomicQuote – AtomicQuote’s goal is to be the world’s largest online quotation site.
- US Debt Clock – US National Debt Clock
Browser Extensions
- Weather Extension (Install) FAQ 200,000+ users
- Link Shortener (Install) 400,000+ users
- QR Code Generator
- Bitcoin Tracker (Install)
- Weather Tab (Install)
- Link Unshorten (Install)
- Read Later (Install)
- Step Tracker (Install)
Profiles
Popular Blog Post
- Embracing Failure: The Journey of a Builder and Maker
- Wireless Power Outlets
- Wyze Outdoor Camera
- Raspberry Pi Control TV CEC
Articles
- Workspaces Desk Setup
- Lifehacker – Weather for Chrome Puts Your Local Forecast in a Chrome Toolbar Button
- Wired Magazine – Control power outlets remotely with your Raspberry Pi
- Lifehacker – Build Your Own Wireless Power Outlets with a Raspberry Pi
- HackADay – Wifi Controlled Power Outlets With Raspberry Pi
- IndieHackers – How Sharing Helpful Knowledge Helped Me Grow to $2,500/month
- SEOBuddy – My SEO Journey
- MadeWithVueJS – Weather Extension
- MadeWithLaravel – Weather Extension
- Hackernoon – 9 Best Chrome Extensions Built by Indie Makers
- LaravelNews – Behind the app: Chrome Weather Extension
- StartStory – I Built A URL Shortener
Podcasts
- URL Shorteners, browser extensions, and more – Laravel News
- Riding Solo: Breaking through as a Solopreneur with Tim Leland (Founder of T.LY)
- Build Your SaaS
- Scaling T.LY: From URL Shortener to Market Expansion
- Taking on Bitly – Indie Bites
- Creating Successful Chrome Extensions – Makers.DEV
- Bootstrapping on the Side for 8 Years – Product Journey
- SaaS Pirates
- Authoring Browser Extensions with Tim Leland – Syntax Podcast
- Building A Better Bitly – Zero to (point) One
- Detecting Malicious Links – Makers.DEV
- SaaS Interviews with CEOs, Startups, Founders – Nathan Latka
Support
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