download manager

File retrieval controller

A download manager is software that handles file transfers from the internet, typically offering features like pausing and resuming downloads, scheduling, and faster speeds through segmented downloading.

Most browsers have basic download management built in, but standalone download managers provide more control: The download manager lets me queue files overnight when bandwidth is cheaper.

software

queue

Ordered waiting line

plugins · extensions · settings · preferences · notifications · portable · freeware

transfer

multithreading

Parallel execution paths

throttling · acceleration · mirrors · completion · checksum · hash · verification · FTP · HTTP · HTTPS

organize

queue

Ordered waiting line

destination · tags · filters · scheduling · history · log · search · subdirectories

files

video

Recorded moving imagery

images · torrents · magnets · ZIP · RAR · ISO · executable · PDF · playlist · subtitle

Categories
Opposites
data handling approach

download manageruninstaller

Program removal utility

file shredder

transfer management approach

download managerdirect download

File acquisition without intermediary

streaming

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G