A super useful software utility is this week's pick.

Software:

• Fzf - Been using this utility a lot recently and it is a game changer for working in command-line terminals. I frequently use it for searching files/folders and searching through utility help output (e.g. rg --help | fzf). It's great for searching files too, especially in cases where the immediate feedback is helpful (as opposed to using something like grep).

It's been a while! Hope everyone had a great holiday season and New Year!

Misc:

• Taking Time Off - Sometimes you just need to take some time off. Rest, relax, and enjoy life!
• Jump Rope - When you're done taking some time off, why not try some exercise? Cardio has been the bane of my exercise world forever but I'm hoping to change that this year. After a few weeks of jumping rope everyday, I'm seeing results …

Haven't had a video game pick in a while. Let's change that :-)

Games:

• Hollow Knight - Still playing through this game but really enjoying it. This game has a beautiful art style and solid Metroidvania gameplay. Definitely worth a try for any fans of the genre.

Single pick for this week.

Shows:

• The Haunting Of Hill House - Recently binged through this show with my wife and we absolutely loved it! The story is engaging and well paced. There is an impressive amount of detail and clever moments in this show and it really feels like a labor of love.

Excellent YouTube channel this week.

Videos:

• How To Make Everything - Andy, the host of this channel, shows how various everyday objects are made from raw materials. He tries to recreate the objects with varying degrees of success. The videos are funny and educational.

One of my favorite podcasts is the pick this week.

Podcasts:

• Not Another D&D Podcast - An excellent comedy D&D podcast with great characters and an intriguing story. This quickly became one of my all time favorite podcasts after listening to a few episodes. I introduced it to my wife and we are both hooked.

The pick this week is a project with great intentions.

Software:

• HospitalRun - Free and open source software intended to help administrate hospitals in developing countries. This project is currently looking for maintainers!

Some random picks this week.

Podcasts:

• JRE #1123 - Kevin Smith - Great talk covering various topics from owning pets to ancient Egypt. Kevin shares some interesting views on life and death following his recent heart attack.

Products:

• Intex Challenger K1 Inflatable Kayak - Admittedly, I was super skeptical about inflatable kayaks but these things are awesome! My wife and I bought two when they were on sale for about $50 each. They are light, portable, and durable …