For large files (software, video, audio collections), don't download directly. Scroll down to "Download Options" and click the link. Download the .torrent file and open it in a BitTorrent client (like qBittorrent or Transmission). This spreads the load across many users instead of hammering the Archive’s servers.
The "parched" nature of the archive is also tied to its fragile legal and financial ecosystem. parched internet archive