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Panic Hides Your Inappropriate Browsing [Featured Firefox Extension] -

Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Panic provides a simple keyboard shortcut to instantly close all of your current tabs while opening a new, more appropriate one. So let's say you're at a workplace that supports reading Lifehacker (you are boosting your productivity, after all). You could set Lifehacker as your panic URL, then start looking for your boss's birthday present on Amazon. (You are so nice!) When your boss turns the corner, just hit the customizable keyboard shortcut to close your active windows and fire up your panic URL. Of course, Panic's boss key would work just as well for less noble purposes, and it works fast. Panic is free, works wherever Firefox does. For other Panic alternatives, check out previously mentioned apps like the Magic Boss Key, Windows Hidie, and workFriendly.

Multi-Use Car Charger with Dual USB Ports [Stuff We Like] -

These days most of our portable devices can be charged by either plugging into the wall or plugging into your computer via a USB cable. Sure you can buy a separate car charger to power each device through your cigarette lighter, but they're not cheap and you need a different one for each device. This $20 Multi-Use Car Charger sports two built-in USB ports to power your iPod, cell phone, GPS, and whatever else you've got that charges via USB. And since USB cords are generally smaller and less clunky than a regular wall plug, we're talking less clutter in your car.