User Scripts

Design

Fix Gmail’s Newest Annoyances With These Userstyles And Userscripts

10:00AM November 10, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Now that Gmail’s rolled out its new look and you’ve learned your way around the changes, it’s time to fix the little quirks and annoyances that remain. Here are a few of our favourite userstyles and userscripts for making the best of the Gmail redesign. More »

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ReaderSharer Returns Sharing To Google Reader

8:00AM November 4, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

Chrome/Firefox (Greasemonkey): If you’re not a fan of the Google+ integration in Google Reader or you simply wish you could still use the old sharing system, ReaderSharer is an extension that restores those functions. More »

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YouTube Link Title Lets You Watch Clips Without Leaving The Page

1:30AM October 25, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Chrome/Firefox/Safari (User Script): If you’re like me, you probably avoid most YouTube links because you don’t know what’s on the other end, and you don’t want to waste time finding out. User script YouTube Link Title saves you from NSFW videos, rickrolls and things that just aren’t worth your time by warning you what’s on the other side. More »

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Linkify Plus Makes Text Links Clickable In Almost Any Browser

10:30AM October 13, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Chrome/Firefox/Opera/Safari (Greasemonkey): If you’re tired of plain text links that you have to copy and paste in your address bar, free Greasemonkey script Linkify Plus will turn all URLs and email addresses into clickable links. More »

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Ask LH: How Do I Make The Most Of Google+?

3:00AM July 19, 2011 | Alan Henry

Dear Lifehacker, I finally got invited to Google+, but now that I’m in everyone’s talking about extensions and scripts and other tools I can use to change the way it looks and works. What are some of the best ones to help me get in and start using it? More »

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Google+ Enhancer Adds Unread Item Counts For Gmail, Reader, Calendar

12:30AM July 8, 2011 | Alan Henry

Firefox/Chrome/Opera: Right before Google announced Google+ the company changed the bar across the top of all Google pages black. That bar now has links to your often-used Google services, and the Google+ Enhancer user script makes it more useful by adding unread item counts to the ones you use. More »

Design

How To Customise Your Favourite Websites

2:00AM May 11, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We all have a few favourite websites, even when they’re not perfect. You don’t necessarily have to live with those imperfections, however, as userscripts and userstyles provide you with the option to customise just about anything. Here’s a look at how they work, how to use them, and even how to get started on making your own. More »

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Save And Refill Any Web Form With A User Script

7:00AM April 7, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Most browsers: You’re filling out your shipping address on Amazon, and you decide you want to continue shopping. You grab a few more items and—oh no!—now you’re stuck filling out that form again. Avoid this annoyance with a simple userscript. More »

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Apt-Linker Turns Apt-Get Commands Into Clickable Links

1:30AM March 9, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Chrome/Firefox/Opera (in Linux): Websites will often provide the apt-get command for installing a piece of software on Linux. This Greasemonkey script will turn those commands into clickable links, so you can install those apps with one click of the mouse. More »

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Quick Enable And Disable Toggle Extensions From Chrome’s Address Bar

1:00AM March 5, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Chrome: Chrome has some nice quick-access icons on its extension bar, but it only works if extensions put icons there. If you want to toggle other extensions on or off, these Chrome add-ons will help you do it from the address bar. More »