Section 2.1: wordplay

Instead of the typical “Netflix and chill,” I’ve recently taken up math and word puzzles. One of my favorites is an anagram game where you rearrange letters to form new words. For instance, “MOTHER IN-LAW” can be transformed into:

• WOMAN HITLER
• MINOR WEALTH
• HOW TERMINAL

Whenever I’m stumped, I now use the wordplay command in my terminal to find anagrams without the annoyance of ads. Just type wordplay <word> to get started. Fun fact: wordplay can generate over 3930 anagrams for "MOTHER IN-LAW"!

Flags to experiment with include:

• -l: Only show candidate words
• -x: Skip the anagramming process
• -n <number>: Set a minimum length for candidate words

Section 2.2: daktilo

I have a soft spot for nostalgia, especially for my old typewriter, which sadly met its demise thanks to a curious cat. Thankfully, I found daktilo, a Homebrew tool that brings back that typewriter experience. By simply typing daktilo in the terminal, you’ll hear typewriter sounds with every keystroke.

Flags you might want to try:

• daktilo -p <preset>: Choose from various sound presets.

Section 2.3: c2048

If you haven’t heard of 2048, you might be living under a rock. It's a fun puzzle game where you slide numbered tiles to combine them and reach the coveted tile of 2048. The terminal version, c2048, is ad-free and just as addictive. To install, use brew install c2048 and play away!

Section 2.4: countdown

To manage my time while watching YouTube videos, I use the countdown tool. It allows me to set a timer so I don’t lose track of time. For instance, typing countdown 25s starts a 25-second countdown. Want a voice alert? Use countdown -say <duration>.

Section 2.5: snownews

As an Apple blogger, I need to stay updated on the latest Apple news without the hassle of ads. snownews is a lightweight RSS reader that allows me to check multiple sources quickly. It’s a terminal-based tool that provides a clean interface for my favorite Apple blogs.

Section 2.6: circumflex

To keep up with the latest tech discussions, circumflex is my go-to tool for accessing Hacker News directly in the terminal. Just type clx to start reading the latest posts and their comments.

Section 2.7: moon-buggy

For a bit of fun, I play moon-buggy, where you navigate a rover across the Moon's surface while avoiding craters. It’s a thrilling way to pass the time.

Watch the gameplay of moon-buggy!

Section 2.8: cmatrix

When I want to take a break and enjoy some visuals, I run cmatrix, which mimics the iconic green code from The Matrix. It’s a great screensaver while I’m away from my desk.

Section 2.9: hblock

For a productive use of my time, I sometimes run hblock to enhance my online security. It creates a blocklist of unwanted domains, keeping my browsing experience safe.

Section 2.10: howdoi

When I hit a coding snag, howdoi is my best friend. This tool fetches answers to coding queries directly from Stack Overflow, saving me from aimlessly searching online.

Section 2.11: shpotify

Lastly, when I need some tunes to keep me energized, shpotify allows me to control Spotify from my terminal. It’s a convenient way to enjoy music while coding.

Before using shpotify, ensure you have the Spotify app installed and set up your API credentials. Once done, you can use commands like spotify play <song name> to get started.