http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/

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 used on computers running Windows 95 and newer. [KMG]

http://infinite-sushi.com/software/endo/

In this new year, it might be worth taking a look at a compelling news aggregator. This latest version of Endo is just such an application, and can be used with any site that includes a syndication feature, such as RSS. Visitors can use Endo to manage their subscriptions, create customized text summaries, and even flag articles for permanent storage. This version is compatible with computers running Max OS X 10.4 and newer. [KMG]