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Definitive ranked lists of my top 3 favorites plus an honorable mention.

Date: February 11, 2026

Definitive ranked lists of my top 3 favorites plus an honorable mention.

Terminal Tools
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1. neovim <https://neovim.io/>

   - modal editing changed how I think about text
2. tmux <https://tmux.github.io/>

   - terminal sessions that survive disconnects and allow me to hop between projects at the speed of thought.
3. k9s <https://k9scli.io/>

   - S tier tui interface that all tuis should strive for

Honorable mention: ipython <https://ipython.org/>

Python Tools
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1. pandas <https://pandas.pydata.org/>

   - This is what got me out of corporate spreadsheets and back into code/software.
2. kedro <https://kedro.org/>

   - data pipelines with opinions I agree with
3. fastapi <https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/>

   - my favorite python web framework

Honorable mention: typer <https://typer.tiangolo.com/> - fast cli apps

Games to Play with Kids
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multiplayer

1. Minecraft <https://minecraft.net/>

   - infinite creativity, modding potential
2. Wobbly Life <https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211020/Wobbly_Life/>

   - Open World Co-op
3. Stardew Valley <https://www.stardewvalley.net/>

   - cozy, collaborative farming

Honorable mention: Terraria <https://www.terraria.org/> - 2d world builder

Games to Play Alone
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singleplayer

1. Hollow Knight <https://www.hollowknight.com/>/Hollow Knight Silksong <https://hollowknightsilksong.com/>

   - S tier 2d platformer with adventure, mystery, lore, boss fights.
2. Session Skate Sim <https://store.steampowered.com/app/861650/Session_Skate_Sim/>

   - The best skate sim
3. Animal Well <https://www.animalwell.net/>

   - epic 2d platformer with the most incredible graphics at 320p ever created and the deepest puzzles Ive seen

Honorable mention: Portal <https://store.steampowered.com/app/400/Portal/>

Inspired by topfour.net <https://topfour.net> and slashpages.net <https://slashpages.net>

Albums
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1. Atreyu Greatest Hits <https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nQZeZomNaDner6XRg5FeJrzgdKXnGSJwY>

   - Greatest hits is 100% a cop out on my behalf, but this is legit the full album I’ve listened to 10x more than any other album since having a cd player as a kid. This is my go to skate jam album.
2. Hybrid Theory <https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k4Xnda2Pxyc90mpntw7hdOPCA3JKeOkRY> - Linkin Park

   This album was featured in almost moto part from my youth.
3. The Life of a Showgirl <https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ktsNq_asQthl1xOm_tXwpD9tZa5413YFc> - Taylor Swift

   - Best album to listen to as a family.

Artists
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1. Killswitch Engage <https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC54RgORww0lUMVq4NwdwANQ>
2. Avenged Sevenfold <https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqi7MrlzIp9RMTtUlxE8g>
3. All That Remains <https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCZzZJcadWlszIvI7CmntVbA>
4. Parkway Drive <https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCP0efewXEcuCddMFLjlCDJQ>

Must See Gag clips
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1. Bobby Lee - Dull Samauri Sword <https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uCMu9MoRwCo>
2. Ed Bassmaster - Look at this Car!!! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8GhC-T_Mo>