Yazsoft on Thursday announced the release of Speed Download 4.0.1, its download manager for Mac OS X. The update is free for registered users, and costs $25.
Speed Download can help improve file download speed and reliability; it provides auto-resuming features, schedules downloads for a later time, uses Smart Folders, keeps track of download history and much more. The version 4 update included a new interface and supports Transmission, a BitTorrent client for Mac OS X.
Changes in the 4.0.1 update include compatibility fixes for FTP and Bonjour, improvements to Smart Folder support, download sort status, toolbar and more, improved performance when installing Speed Download for all users on the same machine, and more. Components have been updated, improvements have been made to the Add and Edit Download windows, and the Filters feature has been improved and reinstated.
System requirements call for Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later, an Internet connection and any popular Mac OS X Web browser.