Google Pack

Seeing as how we're Mac guys around here, we have no use for this software bundle from the fine folks at Google. We do, however, have many readers and family members that are still stuck on their miserable Windows PCs. Google Pack (free) lets you download and install all kinds of essential software to make your computer experience just a little more tolerable. Plus, it's got a smart Updater app that keeps all of the programs up-to-date without any action on you part.