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• MP3 Rocket7.3.1.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  LimeWire-based file sharing network

  2854 votes
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  • MP3 Rocket for Windows
  • MP3 Rocket for Mac
  • PROS: Skinnable, Tabbed interface, Easily-accessible content
  • CONS: Limewire clone, Results not always accurate, App can be unstable
• Everything1.2.1.371

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Powerful local search tool with remote access to indexed contents

  272 votes
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  • PROS: Incredibly fast when indexing and searching, Very light on resources
  • CONS: You can't filter contents to be indexed, There are no security measures to enter the HTTP server
• FrostWire6.3.6

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Android

  Mac

  Search Download and Listen to Music in one for Free

  1643 votes
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  • FrostWire for Windows
  • FrostWire for Android
  • FrostWire for Mac
  • PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use
  • CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features
• qBittorrent3.0.5

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Easy, feature-rich BitTorrent client

  375 votes
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  • qBittorrent for Windows
  • qBittorrent for Mac
  • PROS: Very easy to set up and use, Built-in search engine, Torrent creator, Web interface
  • CONS: Search engine requires the installation of a special plug-in
• Windows File ExplorerBeta 0.6

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A Free Alternative To The Functions And Settings You Have On Windows Now

  88 votes
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  • PROS: The preview function on the bottom left is far bigger than standard Windows preview, It is tiny change but it may allow you to streamline your sorting and filing process, The search function may be improved (which is amazing for Windows 10)
  • CONS: Getting it to work on some Windows 10 devices is tricky, Some of the functions are not part of Windows 7 and Windows 10, Such a minor change may be unimportant to some people
• FileZilla3.14.1

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Awesome free FTP client

  1141 votes
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  • FileZilla for Windows
  • FileZilla for Mac
  • PROS: Fast and efficient, Handles large transfers, Secure, Remote file search, Filters
  • CONS: Can't schedule transfers
• eMule0.50a

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Search and share files with other eMule users

  22864 votes
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  • eMule for Windows
  • eMule for Mac
  • PROS: Intuitive search options, Very configurable , Download statistics, Lots of results
  • CONS: Doesn't support torrent files, Some fake or unsafe servers, The credit system makes the initial download much slower
• BitTorrent7.4.3.34797

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Mac

  The original Bittorrent client

  431 votes
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  • PROS: Simple interface, Search box integrated into client, Works with official bittorrent website, Free
  • CONS: Non-customizable interface, Limited download statistics, Downloading doesn't work very well
• aMule2.3.1

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Mac

  Windows

  All-platform eMule P2P client

  623 votes
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  • aMule for Mac
  • aMule for Windows
  • PROS: Easy-to-use search facility, No spyware or adv, Lots of features for tracking download stats
  • CONS: Downloads are slow for new users
• Allmyapps1.5.0.2

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A Windows app manager

  128 votes
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  • PROS: Save all your apps to the cloud, Search for and locate new apps, Update new apps directly from your desktop
  • CONS: Occasionally crashes
• FileBot4.6.1

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Rename, organize and find subtitles for your TV shows

  5 votes
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  • PROS: Renames files very quickly, Works with several movie/TV show databases, Includes file verification tools, Includes subtitle search tool
  • CONS: No documentation, Interface is not very intuitive
• Google Desktop5.9.1005.12335

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Info when you want it, right on your desktop

  1250 votes
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  • PROS: Search results in web page format, Large choice of gadgets, Can cross index from multiple machines, Share panel items with friends
  • CONS: First time indexing is long, Intrusive, No logical “OR” or substring search support
• VideoCacheView2.38

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Extract videos from the browser cache and save them to the hard drive

  131 votes
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  • PROS: Works with Internet Explorer and Firefox, Supports all video formats
  • CONS: Bear in mind that not all videos are stored in cache, Browser must be close before extracting latest videos
• eMule Plus1.2e

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Connect to the eDonkey2000 P2P network and share files with others

  5023 votes
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  • PROS: Very easy to use, Produces many search hits, No adware or spyware
  • CONS: Not updated very often, No significant benefits over the original
• AdwCleaner7.0.7.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Quickly search and delete adware for free

  16 votes
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  • PROS: Extremely quick scanning, Detailed text file of scan results, No installation required, Effective in finding unwanted files, It's free, Get rid of those bleeping unwanted programs
  • CONS: Requires a reboot after cleaning, Not available on Mac or Android
• Torrent Search0.11.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  A Free (GPL) Downloading program for Windows

  14 votes
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• Windows Search4.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Easily find any document on your computer or network

  85 votes
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  • PROS: Searches across networks, Good tool for network managers, Outlook searches impressive
  • CONS: Desktop searches slower than Google Desktop, Network searches can be slow
• File Viewer9.51

  License

  buy Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Mac

  Manage, view and search files from one place

  12 votes
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  • File Viewer for Windows
  • File Viewer for Mac
• SearchMyFiles2.06

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Feature rich freeware alternative to Windows search

  14 votes
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  • PROS: Lots of search options, Free, No installation necessary
  • CONS: Searching big drives can take time
• Super Torrent Search1.0

  License

  free Download

  Platform

  Windows

  Get torrents from various sources

  27 votes
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