Tools I Trust

This is a running list of the browser extensions, terminal tools, and writing apps I actually use. I swap gear often, but anything still on this page earned its spot.

No sponsors. No fluff. Just tools that work for a calmer, more private web.

Browser Extensions

• uBlock Origin — fast, clean, and non-creepy ad/tracker blocker
  
• Firefox Multi-Account Containers — sandboxing made simple
  
• Privacy Badger — not perfect, but solid reinforcement
  
• Decentraleyes — keeps common assets local

Terminal Tools

• ripgrep — fast text search that replaced grep for me
  
• fzf — fuzzy finder I didn’t know I needed
  
• tldr — CLI cheatsheets with actual explanations

Note-Taking + Writing

• Obsidian — local Markdown, no distractions
  
• Zettlr — academic but clean
  
• Wallabag — saves articles locally, open source

Publishing + Site

• Simple.css — the stylesheet behind this site
  
• Let’s Encrypt — free HTTPS without headaches
  
• Caddy (experimenting) — auto-SSL, neat config

If you’re wondering how all this fits together, the About page has more on what OpenGrid Lab is actually for.