Download Tools

WinRar - It's a powerful archiver and archive manager. RAR files can usually compress content 8 to 15 percent more than ZIP or ARJ files. WinRAR's main features include strong general and multimedia compression, and the ability to process of non-RAR archive formats such as ACE, ZIP.

WinZip - Handle ZIP files with ease with the most popular compression utility for Windows. Very easy to use with newbies and has tons of features! WinZip is the original and most popular of all Windows ZIP file utilities. Wizard/Classic interfaces accommodate both first-time and experienced users.

WinAce - This powerful compression tool provides a quick viewer for graphic files, HTML pages, ASCII files, and Word documents. It even has a drag-and-drop support. This program compresses and decompresses files in a host of different formats. For specifics, please see the author's home page.

CDRWin - CDRWin supports the recording of digital audio, CD-ROM (Mode 1), CD-ROM-XA (Mode 2), CD-I, mixed-mode, and multi-session discs. It features the Cue Sheet scripting language that gives you custom control over disc layout; a disc backup utility that preserves the exact layout of the original disc. This new version has added support for many new recorders, MP3 recording, the burnproof feature on some new 12X recorders, and an enhanced Load Tracks screen.

FireBurner - FireBurner is CD recording software that features a fully functioning track ripper, DAO burning on Yamaha CD-Rs (except those that support Send Cue Sheet burning), TAO burning on most drives, and BIN/CUE burning. FireBurner allows you to rip several or all tracks at once, into ISO, CDA/WAV, or RAW format. Version 1.06 features the ability to create audio tracks from your MP3s at the highest recording speeds.

Nero Burning Rom - This CD burning tool lets you easily back up your hard drive and your favorite CDs/downloads. You can copy either one file at a time or multiple files at once. This is very easy to use and features full drag-and-drop support.

Get Right - If you get disconnected in the middle of downloading a file, you can now reconnect and resume right where you left off. Suppose you've just finished getting 95 percent of a 100MB file, and you lose your connection, GetRight can help you get the last five percent without starting over!

Go!Zilla - Drag and drop files into user-defined categories and let this program do all the work of downloading and disconnecting you. There is also a search engine to find MP3s, pictures or videos. There is even the option to search for downloadable software.

FlashFXP - A useful FTP/FXP program with an explorer-like interface, FlashFXP provides a nice interface for common tasks, an optional Tree View for easy directory navigation.

Serv-U FTP - Serv-U is an FTP server that is not only 100 percent compliant with the current FTP standard, but also includes numerous features unique to Serv-U that make it a great file sharing solution for virtually everyone.

Bulletproof FTP - Bulletproof is a great FTP program that takes an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface and adds some very nice features to make it one of the best FTP programs we've seen. One of the best features of this program is its "cueing," you can move around directories on the FTP site and select a bunch of files, from different directories to download or upload, then hit "go" and go to sleep or whatever.

WS-FTP Pro - This FTP tool is simple, yet sophisticated enough for experts. This is one of the fastest and most popular. Quickly and easily manage, upload, and update Web sites with any Internet connection.

Cute FTP - CuteFTP allows you to do much more than just upload and download. You can queue transfers, write macros, search for files, and more. CuteFTP's many capabilities give you maximum control over your FTP session without sacrificing ease of use.

WinISO - This tool lets you open an image file, display the file tree and run files from within the image file. Because of the file associations, you can simply double click an ISO file in Windows Explorer to open it.

ISO Buster - A great tool that lets you explore a CD's File System while by-passing Windows. You can open an ISO file without having to have to burn it onto a CD first.

mIRC - This is one of the most popular IRC clients around. mIRC automates all IRC transfers and connections. It also includes colored text, DCC, XDCC and file servers.