While there may in fact be no such thing as a free lunch, a certain well-known economist (and regular readers of the Scout Report) might be pleasantly surprised to learn that there is such a thing as a quality free download manager available for their consideration. This application allows users to retrieve files and entire websites up to 600 percent faster, and can be integrated seamless with...

As files get larger, downloading them can be unwieldy and time-consuming. Free Download Manager can help users out in this area, as it effectively accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously. The application can also help users download video segments from popular video-sharing sites. It comes with support for several dozen languages and can be...

GetRight is a popular tool that assists users in all aspects of the downloading process. It has an easy-to-use interface and can be integrated with most browsers (IE, Navigator, Opera) to take control of certain downloads. While the ability to resume downloads that were interrupted for any reason is the selling point of GetRight, it also comes with a multitude of configuration options that will...

GNU Wget is a free software package that allows users to retrieve files using HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP, the most widely used Internet protocols. It is a non-interactive command line tool; therefore, it may easily be called from scripts, cron jobs, and terminals without Xsupport. Some of its many features include resuming aborted downloads using REST and RANGE, using filename wild cards and recursively...

InstantGet 1.41 is a helpful and efficient download manager and accelerator that splits downloading files into multiple sections, essentially downloading each section simultaneously in order to increase downloading speed. InstantGet also has several rich management features, such as the ability to search for downloaded files by filename or comment, along with support for both the ftp and http...

While speed may not be of the essence for certain activities, many internet users wish to download a wide range of materials quickly. This latest version of Internet Download Accelerator will allow users to do just that, as it has the potential to increase download speeds by 500 percent. The application can resume broken downloads and can also allow users to manage downloads by organizing them in...

This latest version of iTunes will be a welcome addition to Mac users, as it allows individuals to create their own personal music library. Perhaps the most notable feature of this version is that users can now instantly buy and download music from the vast collection contained within the iTunes Music Store. Within the store, users can download free previews, view album cover art, and examine a...

Fully customizable for different user needs, Speed Download is an Internet utility that allows for rapidly increased downloading of large files from the Internet. Also, the application allows users to drag and drop any file to any location on their hard drive. Users have access to a helpful online manual and a frequently asked question section that will answer many queries about the application....