Recommended software and services

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robertheadleyList by robertheadley, last updated 
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  1. uBlock Origin icon

    uBlock Origin

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    Best ad-blocker and general cross site scripting protection you can find

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    uBlock Origin screenshot 1
  2. Stylus icon

    Stylus

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    Open source userstyle manager set up as an alternative to ones with questionable morality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Stylus screenshot 1
    Stylus screenshot 1
    Stylus screenshot 2
    +2
    Stylus screenshot 3
  3. Violentmonkey icon

    Violentmonkey

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    Open source userscript manager set up as an alternative to ones with questionable morality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Popup menu
    Userscript manager
    Settings
  4. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    I was a die hard Chrome fan until ManifestV3 crippled a bunch of my must have extensions. Now I am a Firefox die hard. 🦊

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
    Firefox Desktop (Dark Theme)
    Firefox iOS (Light Theme)
    +7
    Firefox iOS (Dark Theme)
  6. ContextSearch web-ext icon

    ContextSearch web-ext

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    Context search - Right Click, search. Very powerful and capable. Great support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    ContextSearch web-ext screenshot 1
    ContextSearch web-ext screenshot 1
  7. Search by Image icon

    Search by Image

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    Most feature complete reverse image search addon

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Search by Image screenshot 1
    Search by Image screenshot 1
    Search by Image screenshot 2
    +5
    Search by Image screenshot 3
  8. ShareX icon

    ShareX

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    One of the first things, if not the first thing I install on a new device. Best Screenshot app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main window
    ShareX screenshot 1
    ShareX screenshot 2
    +29
    ShareX screenshot 3
  9. Chocolatey icon

    Chocolatey

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    Everything should be able to be installed using a package manager. Stay up to date and avoid potential security issues.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Chocolatey screenshot 1
    Command Line Interface
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