The latest articles on DEV Community by Magnus Shaffer (@magnusshaffer). https://dev.to/magnusshaffer https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4214796%2Fb23d4185-e47b-4685-9eb0-7163551ba32e.png https://dev.to/magnusshaffer en Magnus Shaffer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:25:45 +0000 https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/play-free-multiplayer-jigsaw-puzzles-in-the-browser-no-app-download-39nk https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/play-free-multiplayer-jigsaw-puzzles-in-the-browser-no-app-download-39nk <p>I wanted a jigsaw puzzle you could play <strong>with friends</strong>, without installing an app or creating accounts.</p> <p>That's why I built <strong><a href="https://www.puzzletogether.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">PuzzleTogether</a></strong> — a free cooperative multiplayer jigsaw game that runs entirely in the browser.</p> <h2> How it works </h2> <ol> <li>Open the site on phone or PC</li> <li>Start a puzzle or join a public room</li> <li>Share an invite link so friends land on the same board</li> <li>Solve it together in real time</li> </ol> <p>No download. No sign-up wall for casual play.</p> <h2> Who it's for </h2> <ul> <li>Friends and family who want a quick co-op activity</li> <li>Remote hangouts when video calls need something to <em>do</em> </li> <li>Anyone who likes jigsaws but hates app installs</li> </ul> <h2> Play now </h2> <p>Go to <strong><a href="https://www.puzzletogether.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.puzzletogether.net</a></strong> (or the English home: <a href="https://www.puzzletogether.net/en/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">en/index.html</a>), start a puzzle, and send the link.</p> <p>If you try it, I'd love feedback on rooms, piece feel, and mobile UX.</p> webdev Magnus Shaffer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:03:04 +0000 https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/free-printable-lined-paper-graph-paper-handwriting-worksheets-22l0 https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/free-printable-lined-paper-graph-paper-handwriting-worksheets-22l0 <p>If you need printable paper templates without hunting through random PDFs, I built a simple site for that.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gridandline.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grid &amp; Line</a></strong> is a free collection of printable paper, classroom templates, and handwriting worksheets you can open in the browser and print.</p> <h2> What's included </h2> <ul> <li>Lined paper and graph paper</li> <li>Chinese character practice grids</li> <li>Name tracing and cursive worksheets</li> <li>Math charts and other classroom templates</li> </ul> <p>Everything is free to use — no account required.</p> <h2> Why I made it </h2> <p>I kept needing clean, print-ready templates for practice and classroom-style sheets. Most options were either paywalled, cluttered with ads, or hard to customize. So I put the common ones in one place.</p> <h2> Try it </h2> <p>Browse and print at <strong><a href="https://gridandline.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gridandline.com</a></strong>.</p> <p>If a template format is missing, tell me what you need — I'm happy to expand the set.</p> productivity sideprojects tools Magnus Shaffer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:59:54 +0000 https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/why-i-built-pixtern-free-photo-to-pattern-tools-for-beads-pixel-art-crochet-81h https://dev.to/magnusshaffer/why-i-built-pixtern-free-photo-to-pattern-tools-for-beads-pixel-art-crochet-81h <p>I wanted a simple way to turn any photo into a craft-ready pattern — without installing software or creating an account.</p> <p>So I built <strong><a href="https://pixtern.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixtern</a></strong>: a free browser tool that converts images into Perler bead, pixel art, Minecraft, crochet, and kinusaiga patterns, with real color codes and piece counts.</p> <h2> What it does </h2> <ul> <li>Upload a photo → get a printable pattern</li> <li>Real brand color codes and counts (so you know what to buy)</li> <li>767+ free ready-made patterns to browse</li> <li>No sign-up, no download — it runs in the browser</li> </ul> <h2> Who it’s for </h2> <ul> <li>Perler / fuse bead makers</li> <li>Pixel artists and Minecraft builders</li> <li>Crochet and yarn craft hobbyists</li> <li>Anyone who wants a pattern from a photo in a few clicks</li> </ul> <h2> Try it </h2> <p>Open <strong><a href="https://pixtern.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://pixtern.com</a></strong>, upload an image, or browse free patterns.</p> <p>If you find it useful, feel free to share it with other makers. Feedback welcome.</p> showdev tools webdev