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🚀 I Just Released My Reading Ruler Browser Extension

codebunny20 — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:39:20 +0000

Hello! — I’ve been working on something small and I think it’s finally ready (or just ok enough) to share.

I just released my Reading Ruler, a lightweight browser extension designed to make reading long pages of text easier, calmer, and more focused. It’s built around one idea: give people a simple tool that helps.

⭐ What Reading Ruler Does
Reading Ruler adds a subtle highlight bar that follows your cursor while dimming the rest of the page. It creates a clean “reading window” that helps you stay focused on the line you’re on — especially useful for long articles, documentation, or dense technical content.
It’s intentionally minimal because I'm still a beginner and not that confident, but I like the features I made might be useful and I enjoyed learning It.

✨ Features
Adjustable ruler height

Adjustable dim strength

Brightened text inside the ruler

Smooth cursor tracking

Keyboard‑only control

Privacy‑first design

Everything updates instantly and stays out of your way.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Toggle: Ctrl + Shift + R

Height: Ctrl + Shift + Up/Down

Dim: Ctrl + Shift + Left/Right

When you activate the ruler, a small hint popup appears to remind you of the controls.

🛠 Why I Built It
I love tools that solve problems.
Reading online can be overwhelming — especially long documentation or articles(at least for me). I wanted something that improved focus without changing how I browse or adding another UI panel to manage.

So I built a tool that’s:

minimal, fast, accessible, keyboard‑first, privacy‑respecting And now it’s out in the world if your interested.

📦 Check It Out
If you want to try it or look through the code, here’s the repo, and release:

👉 [https://github.com/codebunny20/Reading-Ruler]

👉 [https://github.com/codebunny20/Reading-Ruler/releases/tag/RulerReader]

Feedback, ideas, and accessibility suggestions are always welcome.

🔮 What’s Next
This extension is the first in a small collection of minimal, accessibility‑focused tools I’m building. I’ll share more as they’re ready.

Thanks for reading — and if you try Reading Ruler, I’d love to hear what you think and thanks for reading.🐰

“Why Are We Throwing Away Perfectly Good Tech?”

codebunny20 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:47 +0000

I’ve been thinking more and more about e‑waste lately watching perfectly good electronics get tossed into the trash every single day.

Take disposable vapes, for example.

Inside almost every one of them is a fully functional 3.7V lithium‑ion cell.

Rechargeable. Reusable. The same chemistry that powers phones, controllers, and power banks.

Yet millions of these batteries end up in landfills because the device looks like trash.

I’ve been harvesting the cells from my old vapes and turning them into power banks and portable chargers and ect. It blows my mind how much usable tech we throw away just because it’s wrapped in a “disposable” shell.

And it’s not just vapes:

headphones
old remotes
broken controllers
cheap gadgets
e‑toys
USB battery packs
kitchen appliances

Most of this stuff contains components that can be repaired, reused, or upcycled into something new.

So here’s my question for the community:

Why aren’t we talking more about upcycling e‑waste?

Is it lack of awareness? Lack of tools?
Or do people just not realize how much value is hiding inside “trash”?
I'm not naive and know that Companies make things intentionally unrepairable, but I’d love to hear from others who repair, harvest parts, or upcycle electronics.

What do you rescue from the waste stream — and what do you turn it into?

I made a Magnifier Toggle — A Simple Zoom‑Lens Browser Extension

codebunny20 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Magnifier Toggle is a small experiment I built while teaching myself how browser extensions work. I’m still learning and figuring things out as I go, so the code isn’t perfect yet — but the extension works, and I’m fixing the newbie bugs as I get better.
The extension adds a circular “magnifying glass” to any webpage. Click the toolbar icon to toggle it on or off, and the lens follows your mouse with a zoomed‑in view of the page. It’s lightweight, minimal, and a fun project for learning MV3.

GitHub:https://github.com/codebunny20/Extensions-By-Bunny.git

✨ What it does
• Adds a circular magnifier overlay
• Follows your cursor smoothly
• Zoom level can be adjusted
• Lens size can be adjusted
• Escape key disables it
• Works on most normal sites

🧠 Why I built it
I’m self‑teaching and learning by doing. This project helped me understand:
• how MV3 background service workers work
• how content scripts interact with the page
• how to inject and style overlays
• how to handle mouse movement and zoom math
It’s not perfect, but I’m improving it as I learn more.

🚀 How to try it

Download or clone the repo
Open your browser’s extensions page
Turn on Developer Mode
Load the folder as an unpacked extension
Click the toolbar icon to toggle the magnifier

🌱 Bloom Update — February 19, 2026

codebunny20 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:34:21 +0000

Hello everyone 👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

Today’s Bloom update is a small one. This update makes the app feel more grounded, more intentional, and more aligned with the values Bloom was built on: privacy, clarity, and gentle support for people navigating their HRT journey.
Here’s what changed.
Bloom

🌼 1. A More Helpful Help Page

Bloom has grown a lot over the past year — TrackMyHRT, the Journal, Cycle Tracker, Voice Trainer, HRT Tools, and more. That’s a lot of moving parts, especially for new users who might already be overwhelmed. and i want to improve navigating bloom as much as i can.
So I rebuilt the Help page.
It now includes a full walkthrough of each section of the app, what it’s for, and how to use it. Instead of a simple overview, it’s now a guided, friendly tutorial that helps users feel oriented and supported from the moment they open Bloom.
This is a big step toward making Bloom a dependable, trust worthy tool.

🌸 2. Clearer Messaging About Who Bloom Is For

Bloom has always been designed with people on HRT journeys in mind — but the app didn’t always say that clearly.
This update refreshes the welcome message and other key text throughout the app to reflect Bloom’s true purpose:
a supportive, private space for people tracking their HRT, their cycles, their voice, and their emotional journey.
It still welcomes everyone, but it now speaks directly to the people it was built for. That clarity matters.

🔐 3. Removing the PIN Lock (And Why)

This was an oversight mainly but i am looking into it
Bloom used to include an optional PIN lock feature. After revisiting it, I realized there was no safe, privacy‑respecting way to support PIN recovery without requiring accounts, cloud storage, or personal data — all things Bloom intentionally avoids.
So I removed it completely.
Discreet Mode and Quick Exit remain as the primary privacy tools, and they continue to work without storing or transmitting any personal information. This keeps Bloom aligned with its core belief: your data stays with you, and only you.

💊 4. Multi‑Medication Support for HRT Regimens

This is the biggest functional upgrade in this update.
HRT regimens in Bloom can now include multiple medications instead of just one. That means a single regimen can reflect real‑world setups like:
• Estradiol
• Spironolactone
• Progesterone
…all grouped together under one routine.
This required updates across the app:
• A new database structure that supports medication lists
• A redesigned Regimens UI for adding/editing/removing individual meds
• Built‑in templates for common HRT medications
• Updated backend logic to handle the new data model
This makes TrackMyHRT far more accurate and flexible — and it opens the door for future features around dose tracking, reminders, and long‑term use.

🌿In Closing

This update is all about alignment — making Bloom clearer in its purpose, safer in its design, and more supportive in the ways that matter most.
As always, Bloom remains fully local, fully private, and built with care for the people who may find it useful.
If you’re using Bloom and have thoughts, ideas, or accessibility needs, I’d love to hear from you. Your feedback shapes the future of this project more than anything else. I'm still working on figuring out a way to do detailed tutorial and update videos on my YT channel, I still cant stand my own voice.
For feedback and other info my socials are Here where I'm most active DEV, Linktree
and my website curiocorner

Until next time.

A Small Observation About UI, UX, and 2026 Apps

codebunny20 — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:51:37 +0000

Hello everyone I've realize in 2026, software is no longer judged primarily by its features — it’s judged by how effortlessly people can use those features. Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), User Interface design (UI), and User Experience design (UX) have shifted from “nice to have” to core product infrastructure. as i learn more and more it think whether an app succeeds often depends less on raw capability and more on clarity, accessibility, and emotional comfort.

So far in my journey I've noticed across multiple devices, platforms and search engines you can have a beautiful UI but abhorrent UX or amazing UX but an eyesore of a UI. This one of the many reasons i enjoy making and polishing GUI,s (graphical user interface). People interact with dozens of apps daily. Cognitive load tolerance is at an all‑time low. throughout gen z and gen alpha. If an interface requires explanation, onboarding, or guesswork, users abandon it.

Another thing i have been taking from my minimal experience is that users switch between desktop, mobile, web, and embedded devices daily.
They expect:
• consistent patterns
• predictable interactions
• familiar layouts
Id like to hear your thoughts on the matter or let me know if this is delusional or misguiding.
Thanks for reading

Trying to Make Content Without Triggering Myself

codebunny20 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:56:26 +0000

I’m thinking about recording some tutorial videos with my commentary explaining how to use the aps and tools i made bloom and bunnybox and maybe some other stuff, but my natural voice is really triggering for me because its so deep and loud. Would it be unethical if I lightly altered my voice (pitch/formant) so I can actually make content without dysphoria shutting me down? I’m not trying to deceive anyone — just trying to make this doable for myself.

no matter where i post besides here my post get shut down or blocked. it seems there's not many accepting communities and it really sucks

codebunny20 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:37:12 +0000

Keeping Bloom & Bunny‑Box up and running — And Supporting My Transition

codebunny20 — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:54:50 +0000

I want to be transparent about My apps/tools. Bloom and Bunny‑Box are both projects I built and maintain on my own — no company, no team, no funding behind them.
Both apps are free, privacy‑first, and built to stay that way.

If you choose to donate, here’s exactly what your support goes toward:

Keeping Bloom and Bunny‑Box Hosted & Available • Server and hosting costs • Domain renewals • Ongoing updates, bug fixes, and new features • Making sure the apps stay fast, safe, and accessible

I made these tools because I needed something to help me navigate my transition and I want make this free for any other people who may need this as well — especially trans folks, neurodivergent folks, and anyone who wants tech that doesn’t track or judge them.

I post the most here on dev.to including updates, and I'm using my LinkTree to make navigation easier, there you can find the direct links to Bloom, Bunnybox, my Dev.to profile, my website curiocorner.org, git-hub, and Tumblr.

Donations help me keep them online without ever charging users or compromising privacy.

Funding My Transition (MTF) Transition is expensive — Donations also help me cover the parts of my transition that insurance doesn’t touch. Supporting me directly helps me keep building and maintaining these tools.

💖 Why I’m Sharing This
I believe in being honest with the community that’s growing around Bloom and Bunny‑Box. These projects matter to me greatly, and I want them to stay alive long‑term. If you’re able to help, it genuinely makes a difference. If you can’t, using the apps and sharing them or feedback is already huge support.
Thank you for being here, and for helping keep these projects going.

🐰📦 Introducing Bunny‑Box — A Playful Multi‑Tool Web App for Everyday Tasks

codebunny20 — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:45:22 +0000

Bunny-box
I’m launching Bunny‑Box, a multi‑purpose web toolkit built to make common tasks fast, simple, and accessible. Everything runs in your browser, works on desktop and mobile, and is organized into three main categories: Calculators, Utilities, and Learning.
If you like having a single place for conversions, study tools, text utilities, and quick references, Bunny‑Box brings all of that together in one clean interface.

🎛️ Calculators
Unit Converter
Convert between:

Length
Weight
Volume
Temperature
Speed
Pressure
Energy
Currency Features:
Instant on‑screen results
Favorite your frequently used conversions Smart Solver Type questions in plain English and get an AI‑powered answer. Examples:
“How many cups in 3 liters”
“Convert 72°F to Celsius”
“What’s 18% of 240” Extras:
Optional “Explain steps” mode
Chat history saved across sessions Game Calculator For players who like digging into weapon stats:
DPS, fire rate, and time‑to‑kill
18 weapon presets across FPS, RPG, and Survival
Side‑by‑side comparisons with bar charts
TTK visualizer showing how fast each weapon eliminates a target

🧰 Utilities
Text & Tools

Change case
Clean whitespace
Count words
Reverse text
Sort or dedupe lines QR Code Generator
Create QR codes from any text or URL
Download as PNG URL Shortener
Custom short codes
Stored in the database Randomizers
Dice roller (d4 → d100, up to 20 dice)
Fantasy character name generator
Loot table roller with rarity tiers (common → legendary)

📚 Learning Tools
Flashcards

Create decks
Flip to study
Mark mastered cards
Shuffle for review
Saved in your browser Dictionary
Definitions
Pronunciation audio
Example sentences
Clickable synonyms Highlight to Summary Paste any text → get an AI‑generated summary. Vocabulary Builder
Add words
Add definitions + example sentences
Quiz yourself Explain Like I’m New Beginner‑friendly explanations for any topic with quick‑select subjects.

🔎 Quick Reference

Markdown cheat sheet (14 patterns with copy buttons)
Color picker with HEX/RGB/HSL + Tailwind output
Keyboard shortcuts for General, Browser, VS Code, and Mac
Regex guide with a live tester

🖥️ Interface Features

Collapsible sidebar for fast navigation
Press B to toggle the sidebar
Dashboard with featured tools
Dark mode
Fully responsive on desktop and mobile

🚧 What’s Next for Bunny‑Box
This launch is the starting point. I’ll be updating Bunny‑Box regularly with new tools, improvements, and refinements. Some updates will expand existing features, and others will introduce completely new ones as the project grows.
The goal is to keep building a toolkit that stays useful, fast, and fun to use. If you try it out and have ideas or requests, I’m always open to feedback.
Bunny‑Box will keep evolving — this is only the beginning.

🌱 Bloom Roadmap — What’s Coming Next

codebunny20 — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:25:49 +0000

Bloom has been growing fast

This roadmap lays out what I’m building next — from stronger safety features to deeper tools, better accessibility, and some future experiments I’m excited about. Bloom will always stay privacy‑first, local‑only, and under your control.Bloom

🔧 Core Safety & Privacy Features

Goal: Strengthen user control and privacy‑first safeguards.

Quick‑Exit Browser Destination Setting

Add a Settings option to choose where the Quick Exit button redirects

Provide safe defaults (search engine)

Ensure the redirect is instant and doesn’t appear in browser history

PIN Recovery / Safeguard System

Add a fallback method for forgotten PINs

Options being explored:

Local‑only recovery phrase

A “Reset PIN” flow that wipes local data

A time‑delayed unlock (e.g., 24‑hour cooldown)

Every option must preserve privacy and avoid any kind of backdoor

🎨 User Experience & Accessibility

Goal: Make Bloom more customizable and easier for everyone to use.

More theme presets + a high‑contrast mode

Optional font size controls

Better keyboard navigation hints

A first‑time setup walkthrough for accessibility and safety features

📦 Tool Improvements

Goal: Deepen functionality across Bloom’s core modules.

TrackMyHRT

Expand the local medication database

Add optional local reminders

Add local‑only trend visualization

Journey Journal

Mood tagging

Optional daily prompts

Export‑to‑local‑file option

Cycle Tracker

Symptom tagging

Local‑only cycle prediction algorithm

Voice Trainer

More exercises

Local progress visualization

🛠️ Performance & Stability

Goal: Improve responsiveness and reliability.

Faster load time on first open

Offline caching for all tools

More human, less technical error messages

“Reset Bloom” button to safely wipe all local data

🌐 Community & Feedback

Goal: Build connection and transparency.

“Send Feedback” link (Ko‑fi, email, anonymous form)

Improving the “Help Bloom Grow” donation section

🧪 Future Ideas (Optional)

Goal: Explore advanced features while staying fully local and private.

Local‑only backup/restore using encrypted export files

Optional stealth‑mode theme (looks like a generic utility app)

Local AI journaling prompts (no cloud calls)

Grounding/breathing tool for stressful moments

Thanks a bunch to anyone Who see my project or maybe even following along

🔔 Bloom update I added a tiny update‑notification system to Bloom

codebunny20 — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:06:18 +0000

What's new

• There’s a little bell icon in the header now
• When there’s something new, it gets a cute pulsing dot
• Click it → a “What’s New” popup with all the release notes
• Once they open it, the dot goes away

No pop‑ups, no “rate my app”, no nagging.

How it works under the hood

Bloom doesn’t do accounts or analytics, so this whole thing runs on local storage:
• The app saves the last version the user has seen
• Each release has a “current version” in the changelog
• If those don’t match, the dot shows up
• When they open the popup, Bloom updates the stored version

That’s it. No servers, no tracking, no weirdness.

Thanks to anyone following along

Bloom update: new HRT tools, emotional support features, and a full medication database

codebunny20 — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:05:14 +0000

I’ve been deep in developing Bloom lately, and constantly having new ideas, so this update brings some of the biggest improvements so far.

Bloom

This release strengthens the core tools and adds a brand‑new searchable HRT medication database.

Smarter, more flexible HRT tools

Bloom’s HRT section now reflects how people actually manage their regimens.

Medication regimen templates for patches, injections, pills, and gel

Custom reminders for dose times, patch changes, injections, and labs

Injection site rotation tracker

Lab result logging with charts

Side‑effect tracking

Journaling & emotional support that adapts to your energy

Transition is emotional and nonlinear, so Bloom’s journaling tools stay gentle and low‑pressure.

Dysphoria/euphoria tags

Transition milestone tracking

Guided prompts, including a low‑energy mode for tough days

Privacy & safety features that assume real‑world risks

Bloom is built for people who can’t always be out or safe.

Quick‑exit button

Optional PIN/biometric lock

Discreet mode to rename or hide the app

New: A searchable HRT medication database

You can now open Medication Database from the sidebar (look for the database icon) to browse clear, accessible info on common HRT medications.

What’s included:

15+ medications

Search by name or purpose

Filters: Estrogen, Anti‑Androgen, Progestin, Testosterone, Other

Each entry includes:

Generic & brand names

Primary use

Administration routes

Common dosage ranges

Side effects & warnings

Key considerations

Prescription status

Covers estradiol (all forms), spironolactone, bicalutamide, progesterone, testosterone (injections, gel, patch), Lupron, and more. A medical disclaimer reminds users to consult their providers.

Want to try Bloom or share feedback?

If any of this speaks to you, I’d love for you to check Bloom out and tell me what you think. It’s still evolving, and community feedback genuinely shapes what I build next. Whether you have ideas, critiques, or thoughts — I would love to hear them.

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