I use Wipr in combination with NextDNS. For ads in Browsers and in Apps.
Bash Script https://privacy.sexy
For PowerShell with GUI irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
Remove generell Bloat with GUI https://github.com/builtbybel/BloatyNosy
Wipr : AdBlock (Ghostery used to much resources) TemperMonkey : UserScripts Hush : Anti Cookie Banner HTTPS4ALL : https Noir : DarkMode
You don’t have to self host it. It works like TeamViewer. You install it on both the client and host and with the ID and Password you can then access your remote client. But if you want more control/privacy you can host your own relay server.
RustDesk. Also possible with selfhost servers.
Beeper is maybe an alternative. It is basically a matrix bridge. But not only for WhatsApp, also for signal and iMessage and many more. (Now in Beta, later 10$ a month subscription) https://www.beeper.com
I like it. The memes and entertainment are growing and good enough for me. But the knowledge base needs more input so that it can be used at some point as discussion forum for problems in different categories. Like the old Reddit were you could search if people had this problem and solved it etc etc.
LM Studio https://github.com/lmstudio-ai/lms