Rasputin 

Many Internet Service Providers (ISP) disconnect your computer when they detect a lack of Internet access for a certain amount of time. Rasputin simulates network activity to help keep your Internet connection alive.
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IE Timeout Tuner 

This tool can adjust 3 'hidden' registry settings of Internet Explorer to control caching of DNS records, server connection timeout, and caching of server information.
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