that makes sense! thanks for the vid, definitely going to give it a watch
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that makes sense! thanks for the vid, definitely going to give it a watch
Direct link to the latest issue -> newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/...
Issue No. 59 of clicks 'n clacks is live!
On the docket this week are some explorations into an active new tech community, the revival of a decades-old keycap set, and a functional typewriter made of LEGO!
Check it out below if interested 👇
I wrote a little more about my self-hosting journey in issue 58 of clicks 'n clacks—give it a read if interested!
Latest newsletter → newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/feb-14-202...
linkding → linkding.link
Been diving into self-hosting the applications/services I use daily—hopefully breaking free from reliance on the cloud and corporate impermanence. Bitwarden, Plex/Jellyfin, and now linkding for all my bookmarks.
Wondering if anyone has self-hosting suggestions or alternatives to big platforms?
Issue No. 58 of clicks 'n clacks is live!
This week is loaded with brand new tech, a foray into self-hosting, small keyboards for any setup, and more.
Check it out for some fun finds!
Screenshot of an iPhone lock screen displaying a notification from an RSS feed app (Twine) with a gold icon displays the message, “You have 5,044,504,720 unread…” followed by the text “See what’s new in your feeds.”
only have a few more articles left to read 😅
I wrote a bit more on Henry's text in my newsletter, clicks 'n clacks. Every week I amplify small creators, talk new tech, and show off cool keyboards!
Latest newsletter → newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/jan-31-202...
Direct link to Henry's post → henry.codes/writing/a-we...
Screenshot of a webpage from Henry Desroches at henry.codes, a writing piece titled "A website to destroy all websites." The sub-line for the articles reads, "How to win the war for the soul of the internet and build the Web We Want." The image in the centre is a print titled "Captive Pegasus" by Odilon Redon (1889). At the bottom of the page, it notes the article length is "~3100 words; about a 15 minute read." The background is a light beige colour with a clean, serif font style.
Falling in line with much of what I like to write and share is explored beautifully in a piece by @strange.website. Forging the internet into a better place, with federation, accessibility, and interoperability.
Stuff like this inspires me to build more and stop using compartmentalized platforms.
Builds/projects like this one are shared in my newsletter, clicks 'n clacks, every week! Amplifying small creators, talking new tech, and showing off cool keyboards!
Latest newsletter → newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/jan-24-202...
Typeframe PS-85 → www.typeframe.net/docs/ps-85
Photo of the PS-85 keyboard/computer combo—a retro-futuristic handheld device with a small terminal screen. The device has a rugged, worn appearance with a grey casing and an integrated handle on the right side. The keyboard is a 40% layout with Signature Plastics G20 Semiotic keycap set—with various unique icons, such as arrows, a floppy disk, a medical cross, and other symbols. The device rests on a black grid-patterned surface, and the overall lighting has a warm, reddish tone.
Jeff Merrick's newest build, the PS-85, is a DIYed slate-style cyberDeck inspired by the Alien movie universe. Jeff's other Typeframe boards are equally as astonishing, and the branding/icon work is top tier. Wish I was more engineering-inclined so I could build my own one day.
Independent creations like this one are shared in my newsletter, clicks 'n clacks, every week! Amplifying small creators, talking new tech, and showing off cool keyboards!
Latest newsletter → newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/jan-24-202...
Delphi Tools → tools.rmv.fyi
Screenshot of a website called Delphitools showcasing a "Palette Collection" page with curated colour palettes. The left sidebar lists various tools such as QR Generator, Palette Generator, Background Remover, Social Media Cropper, Matte Generator, Colour Converter, and more. The main section displays 10 colour palettes in a grid, each with five colours and unique names like Mayfair, Piccadilly, Bond Street, Leicester Square, Temple, and Westminster. At the top, there are buttons for categories like All, Classic, Nature, Keycaps, Vintage, Modern, Bold, Soft, Monochrome, Seasonal, and Artistic. The overall website has a cream background and a green logo featuring a cartoon face with glasses.
Utilities like an image converter, background remover, favicon generator, and contrast checker were monumental for my redesign—Delphi Tools by @delphi.rmv.fyi provided them all and more! Free, no accounts, no hassle, and all handmade.
Palette generator was by far my favourite to explore and use.
Direct link to this weeks issue -> newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/jan-24-202...
Screenshot of a colourful computer desktop background in blue, red, and cream gradients with a centred browser window open to a newsletter titled "clicks 'n clacks." The newsletter edition is dated JAN.24.2026 - #55 and features a retro pixel-art computer icon next to the title. The text describes updates and redesigns to the newsletter, mentioning new fonts, icons, and ongoing projects. Various keywords and links are highlighted in different colours—orange, blue, and green. A rainbow-coloured squiggly line decorates the bottom of the newsletter content.
The newest issue (#55) of my newsletter (clicks ‘n clacks) is live, featuring an all new design and layout!
I'm super proud of how it all turned out!
saw my first 3D movie (Avatar) in quite a while today and forgot how much fun it could be!
although as a glasses wearer the comfort level has not improved at all 🤓
update—it's here and it's awesome...the tinkering stage has begun!!
heard good things about Crosspoint and Sumi for custom firmwares so I am starting there
very (im)patiently waiting for my Xteink X4 to be delivered
Took a much needed break at the end of 2025 then bounced right into action developing a new look / re-design for the newsletter in 2026.
Been fun to flex some more design-y muscles and can't wait to show it off next week!!
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Also read the throwback c 'n c issue where I first featured Monocle here → newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/mar-01-202...
One of my most used macOS tools, Monocle by Dominik Kandravy, just got a huge 3.0 update!! Complete visual overhaul (even blurring behind a transparent menu bar now), more customization, and a ton more features!
Check it out -> monocle.heyiam.dk
We noticed a rising interest regarding the use of AI in browsers. To be clear about our position on this: Zen currently is disabling all AI features included in Firefox and will continue to do so.
A close-up photo of a hand holding a business card for "clicks 'n clacks." The card contains the sub-title "a weekly newsletter filled with awesome links (clicks) and cool keyboards (clacks), created by Andrew McKee" Contact details on the card include an email address (mail@clicksnclacks.com), a website (https://newsletter.clicksnclacks.com), Instagram and Threads handles (@clicksnclacks), and a BlueSky (andrew.clicksnclacks.com). The top of the card features a brown header with white text and a small rainbow-coloured striped design on the right side. The background is softly blurred greenery.
Last week my partner (@themoondontshine.bsky.social) and I explored bringing the clicks 'n clacks brand into real life—the process of creating these was a new experience for the both of us. Hope to design more like this soon!
This board is loaded with goodies acquired from camkmeetup.ca Fall 2025!!
Nuphy Halo65 kitted with Keykobo Khonsu (designed by Mori) won in the raffle from Unikeys 🌙🐤⌨️. Feat a Minecraft Ore artisan from 3dkeycap 🪨⛏️
So grateful to have these mementos to fondly remember my first event!!
Read more about Jelly Key, crazy custom keyboards, and fresh internet finds in the latest issue of my newsletter!
→ newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/nov-01-202...
Close-up photo of three artisan mechanical keyboard keycaps placed on a beige keyboard with Japanese hiragana characters. The keycaps are transparent resin cubes with details inside. The left keycap shows a retro computer screen displaying the word "hello" in cursive, middle keycap has a blue/black pattern, and the right keycap features a green screen with a yellow smiley face.
These artisans from jellykey.com are my new favourite handmade discovery—loved the Retro TV series, I unfortunately missed out on the last GB, but I am patiently waiting for whatever comes next!
If I were you, I'd download Hacktivate and give the tutorial a shot, you're bound to learn something! Also check out the latest issue of my newsletter if you want to read more about other spectacular tech finds!
→ apps.apple.com/app/hacktiva...
→ newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/oct-25-202...
A digital app interface titled "Hacktivate" displays a world map with the United States highlighted in blue and other countries in red. A white line connects the U.S. to a green information panel on the right, labeled "Shadow Eagles," describing a group involved in military and corporate espionage. The panel lists five challenge categories with star ratings: Pretty QR patterns (Cybersecurity, 2 stars, Tame), Ghost extraction (Images, 3 stars, Tame, highlighted), Radio silence (Audio, 2 stars, Tame), Truth table (Logic, 4 stars, Tricky), and Assembly Line (Coding, 3 stars, Tricky). A green "Start Challenge" button is at the bottom right. The top right corner shows "Points: 0" and "Beginner" rank.
I was in Cybersecurity before moving to product and believe it’s essential for everyone to learn!
I miss it, and Hacktivate by @twostraws.bsky.social fills that void. It offers 200+ challenges to learn about encryption, injection attacks, digital forensics & more—all with a real hacker’s toolkit!
Check out Click Browser, sign up if you want to try it out in TestFlight, and read more about awesome internet finds, indie apps and the latest on mechanical keyboards in my newsletter!
→ clickbrowser.app
→ newsletter.clicksnclacks.com/p/oct-18-202...
