NewsLeecher is the kind of tool you simply can't leave without. It is a Usenet downloading application that allows you to download software, image, audio, and video files in a few elementary steps.
Unfortunately, since this is a free trial, a 30-second nag screen will appear every time you initiate the program.
The user interface may seem complicated at first glance, so make sure to check the online forum first, in order to learn how it works. There are also a lot of tutorials available on the internet.
First you need to set up a server, and then connect to it. Searching is done extremely fast, thanks to SuperSearch Service.
The time it takes to download a file depends on size, number of leechers, and other factors, but it is generally fast.
NewsLeecher supports NZB files and multiple servers. It is possible to pause all active downloads by making just one click, and the application can be minimized to system tray.
In addition, the software can automatically check, repair and extract any files you have downloaded.
NewsLeecher uses a high amount of CPU and memory when it's downloading, so don't expect it to be kind to your computer.
The fact of the matter is that NewsLeecher has developed an impressive fan base, and it doesn't seem it will disappear from the market too soon. If we have caught your attention, then perhaps you should give it a try. And if you decide to buy it, you'll see the price is cheap.
Limitations:
· 14 days trial
· Nag screen
What's New in This Release:
· Redesigned bookmarks navigation and GUI on the Explorer Tab, so it flows better with the rest of the application design.
· We've added a new (fifth) option to the 'Compacting' feature.
· The feature can be accessed by clicking the 'Compacting' button in the lower right corner of the NewsLeecher main window.
Reintroduced support for "descript.ion" files. The feature can be enabled from:
· Settings -> Adv. Nerdy Tweaks -> Download Descript.ion File...
· The SuperSearch 'Watchdog' state and the SupeSearch max days category settings are now saved between sessions.
· Smaller improvements. Added a 'Open Folder in Windows Explorer button to the NewsLeecher Explorer Toolbar and relocated the SuperSearch 'Search' button to the right side of the search input box.
· Found and fixed one more small memory leak. NewsLeecher should be close to 100% memory leak free now.
· Fixed a couple of smaller bugs in the selection logic used in the 'Groups Navigation Panel'.