Andres Zenteno

09/10/2025

The streets are talking too.

07/12/2025

Have you ever come across something small but wrong online that bothers you?
I saw “Gulf of America” on Google Maps and decided to fix it. I built a browser script, then a Chrome extension to make it right for everyone.
Here's how I did it:

06/17/2025

Remember building websites before all the frameworks took over?

I just made a Matrix tribute site using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—no React, no Bootstrap, no extras. I even added a modern twist with some “liquid glass” styling inspired by Apple’s latest WWDC.

If you miss building things from scratch, this one’s for you:
https://medium.com/.zenteno/f2ec6af98573?source=friends_link&sk=fe023aa82efca42258ed41ae258f4f59

12/22/2024

Ever wondered how to recreate the legendary Matrix rain effect? 🟢 I’ve compiled a guide showing how to build it using HTML5 Canvas, JavaScript, and CSS.

This project is perfect for learning more about the Canvas API while creating something visually stunning. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, it's a fun challenge!

Read the guide and start coding your own Matrix rain: https://medium.com/the-tech-pulse/the-joy-of-writing-unnecessary-code-a-matrix-rain-animation-with-canvas-7b01933b6e09?source=friends_link&sk=759c51b66e3cad9415f6771407bc8aae

Tag me if you try it out—I’d love to see your version! 🎨💻

12/13/2024

💡 Simplify your Obsidian note organization with automation!

I’ve written a new Medium article sharing two powerful Templater scripts that will save you time and keep your vault structured effortlessly. Whether you’re managing a handful of notes or hundreds, these scripts make organization a breeze:

✅ Generate folder indexes with ease
✅ Compile all your indexes into a single, clean list

Are you ready to set up your note-taking workflow? Read the complete article, then let automation do the heavy lifting!

https://medium.com/the-tech-pulse/automating-your-obsidian-workflow-with-templater-two-key-scripts-to-organize-your-notes-587837bdd569

Obsidian is already a solid note-taking app. But when you throw Templater into the mix, things get interesting. With Templater, you can…

12/13/2024

Obsidian is already a solid note-taking app. But when you throw Templater into the mix, things get interesting. With Templater, you can…

11/13/2024

Who says old tech has no place in a modern setup?

I transformed a Samsung NC110 netbook with 2GB RAM into a secure, public-facing server. With Cloudflare Tunnel, I’m running apps, a blog, and my personal website—no exposed IPs, no port forwarding, and SSL handled automatically.

If you’re interested in making the most of outdated hardware, I’ve shared the step-by-step process here:

https://medium.com/the-tech-pulse/from-dust-to-utility-transforming-a-samsung-nc110-into-a-public-facing-server-c6b34447d776

It’s amazing what creativity can do to breathe new life into old machines!

Learn how to turn an old netbook into a secure, public-facing server using Cloudflare Tunnel. Maximize old hardware with modern tools.

10/18/2024

I walk through how I turned a React app into a fully functional Chrome extension to fetch YouTube transcripts. It covers the key challenges of working with background scripts, popup scripts, and organizing a growing project. There's also room for improvement, and I'm continuing to build on this.

If you're curious about building browser extensions or improving your React apps, check it out and feel free to clone the repos!

🔗 Read the full article here:

https://medium.com/the-tech-pulse/making-a-chrome-extension-to-get-youtube-transcripts-5942a88dbb03

There’s something uniquely satisfying about watching a project grow from a simple idea into a fully functional tool, especially when…

05/15/2023

📱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Discover the world of kids and smartphones! Join me as we delve into the pros and cons, benefits, and challenges of children owning smartphones. Learn valuable parental guidance to navigate the digital landscape together. Let's explore this topic and empower our kids responsibly!

Navigating the digital dilemma: Exploring pros and cons of smartphones for kids. Uncover benefits, challenges, and parental guidance

05/15/2023

🐶🚀 Just launched a Dog Breed Information App using , , , and 's ! 🌐💻 Discover info on different dog breeds with ease! 🐾 Check out my article for a step-by-step guide: https://medium.com/.../creating-content-with-chatgpt... 📝
Github repo for React + Typescript: https://github.com/andresz74/dogapi-chatgpt 🌟
Explore the world of our furry friends today! 🐕‍🦺🐩

In this article, I explore the idea of leveraging ChatGPT to generate engaging content for a website featuring various dog breeds. The…

05/15/2023

🚀 Excited to share my new Medium article on integrating ChatGPT with React & TypeScript! Learn how to build a conversational AI app using OpenAI's powerful language model in a step-by-step guide. Perfect for developers looking to create engaging user experiences with AI. Check it out and level up your development skills! 🔥

There are many articles around telling you how to integrate ChatGPT with a React project. But because I couldn’t find an example of how to…