Orbit Downloader is maybe the best freeware download manager.

It has resume support, can download multiple files at a time, supports HTTP, FTP and other protocols.

You can use it with any web browser.

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Deluge 0.9.0.9 or 1.0.0 RC9 was released.

Deluge is a very good open source BitTorrent client.

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TheWorld Browser is a free alternative to Internet Explorer. It is lightning fast to open up and is slightly faster than IE to display pages.

It has an embedded download manager which is great and hast ad blocking options as well as content (such as java script, flash, etc.) filtering to speed up page display. Supports skins.

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KeePass Password Safe is a freeware utility that can help you save and store securely all your passwords and account details.

Every new version comes with several changes and improvements.

If you want to read the changelog, go here.

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iTunes 8.0.0.35 was released today.

Apple added a feature that some may find interesting, Genius Music Suggestions. Also, there is a new Grid view and HD TV Shows.

Sadly, they keep releasing iTunes with QuickTime, MobileMe, Bonjour and Software Updater. I’m out of town but this weekend i will modify the original installer to get rid of that. I will add it to my custom installers as soon as i can.

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BurnAware is a good burning application that supports almost all the features of major burning programs. BurnAware is one of the best freeware out there.

Changes in BurnAware Free Edition 2.1.2:

• Added file properties dialog.
• Added option to set hidden file attribute.
• Fixed issue with display unicode characters in DVD-Video compilation.

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This is an excellent tool for disabling startup programs and to see all the things that Windows loads when it starts up.

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This excellent browser that uses IE engine has a new version.

You can read the changelog for Maxthon 2.1.4.443 here.

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