Download Managers

Fresh Download

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

Fresh Download doesn’t accelerate downloads as fast as Free Download Manager or Orbit Downloader. Having said that, its simplicity makes it an incredibly user-friendly option.

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DownThemAll

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

This Firefox extension adds a selection of advanced downloading features. As well as speed up, pause and resume downloads, it can also download every link on a page...

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Star Downloader

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

Star Downloader is a straightforward and basic download tool, built along the same lines as Fresh Download. It breaks files down into several smaller pieces and speeds up downloads...

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FlashGet 2

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

One of the older and better-known download managers, FlashGet gained an unfortunate reputation when it was discovered to have spyware bundled with it. The latest release is clean...

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Free Download Manager 3

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

This program is jam-packed with features and can deliver 600-per cent-faster transfers by splitting files into multiple fragments and fetching each piece simultaneously.

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Orbit Downloader 2

Thu, 9 Apr 2009

This tool splits the target file into sections. Its main focus, however, is on downloading music and video files from sites such as YouTube, RapidShare and Megaupload.

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Free Download Manager

Sat, 2 Feb 2008

Take control of your downloads with this superior, group test-winning download manager. Oh, and did we mention that it's free?

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LeechGet 2007

Tue, 18 Dec 2007

LeechGet has something of an old-school Windows look to it, with small icons. This leaves more space for buttons...

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TrueDownloader

Tue, 18 Dec 2007

This is another program with a bit of an old-fashioned look to it and it’s clearly behind the times. It wouldn’t work with the latest version of Firefox because it isn’t compatible...

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Onspeed Mobile

Thu, 13 Apr 2006

Frustrated mobile surfers can now unleash Onspeed Mobile to see if it can fulfil its promise of speeding up the web.

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Azureus

Thu, 13 Apr 2006

If you want maximum flexibility when it comes to using BitTorrent, then Azureus is the feature-packed program of choice.

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µTorrent

Thu, 13 Apr 2006

If you want a quick and easy way to get started with BitTorrent, then µTorrent requires very little configuration to get going.

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ABC

Thu, 13 Apr 2006

If you’re after a clean, trouble-free interface to lead you on the way to BitTorrent goodness then ABC fills the criteria admirably.

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BitComet

Thu, 13 Apr 2006

BitComet can look confusing at first, lacking the simplistic design of its rivals with lots of information on show.

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