Don't Panic! Hides Windows From Onlookers (Windows) Have some windows you might need to stash in a hurry? Don't want your boss to catch you goofing off? Everyone needs a break now and then and Don't Panic! will help you keep your breaks discreet.
Zune Desktop Player Updates to 4.0 (Windows) Microsoft's Zune HD was released yesterday and it looks great, but whether you've got the latest Zune, an older model, or just like the Zune desktop player, Zune 4.0 brings new features and an improved look to desktop music players.
Helvetimail Gives a Minimal Facelift to Gmail (Firefox/Chrome/Opera/Safari/IE) Gmail's already got several great themes, but if you've never been satisfied with Gmail's clutter, the Helvetimail user script transforms Gmail into a Helvetica-based, stripped-down interface.
Google Earth 5.1 Speeds Up Your World Browsing (Windows/Mac/Linux) Google Earth, the software package that lets you play Superman and find food and other spots of interest from thousands of feet overhead, has released a 5.1 version that skims the globe a bit more smoothly.
SimplyIcon Makes Icon Creation a Snap (Windows) If you don't want to spend time micro-designing an icon and you've already got a source image, SimplyIcon makes creating your buttons and icons a drag-and-drop matter.
Digsby Sees the Light, Removes (Some) Bundled Crapware (Windows) It's been a month since we showed you how Digsby was using your PC to make money, and today they've responded with a new version that actually bothers to ask your permission before using your PC.
Silence of the Foxes Creates Custom Firefox Installations (Windows) If you hate installing all your Firefox extensions, plugins, and custom tweaks when you do fresh system installation, Silence of the Foxes will build you a custom and silent Firefox installation.
Hotspot Shield 1.3 Works with Hulu Again... Sometimes (Windows/Mac) Hotspot Shield is a lot of people's go-to application for accessing U.S.-only content, including the popular video site Hulu—until Hulu blocked the app from working, that is. The latest update hopes to work with Hulu yet again.
Layar Brings Semi-Augmented Reality to Your Android Phone (Android) "Augmented Reality" is a buzz phrase gaining a lot of notice lately. Free Android app Layar, one of the first full-featured AR apps for Android, layers helpful, location-specific data on top of whatever you're looking at through your device's camera.