FlashGet is a download manager featuring support for most popular web
browsers out there as well as a wide array of tools supposed to make
your life a bit easier when downloading files. FlashGet is one of the
big guys on the market, with an impressive history and, more
importantly, a huge number of users that have confirmed its efficiency.
Enhance your download processes
FlashGet
accelerates your downloads using its implemented technologies, lending a
helping hand to users that have unstable and/or slow Internet
connections. The utility can also integrate into your browser and take
control over the files you attempt to download while surfing the web.
We've
tested FlashGet with Firefox, as the download manager automatically
installed a dedicated extension to handle downloads and everything
worked like a charm.
Less beauty, more power
Although the
interface is surprisingly good, the 'Settings' window instantly
generates wrinkles on your face. The choice of font is not the most
fortunate because it is hard for anyone to read the available options.
In addition, the lack of an intuitive GUI takes this specific window
deeper into oblivion as the sections from the left side of the window do
not look like they're holding any items other than 'General Settings',
'Task Manager', 'Download Settings' or 'Appearance'.
The best
thing about FlashGet is actually the way it works. It's incredibly fast
and works pretty simple. Every time you right click a link that leads to
a downloadable file, FlashGet comes into play and takes over. This way,
you don't even need dedicated extensions in your browser, you can
simply use this download manager to be up and running.
To end with
Overall, FlashGet is a must
have, no matter how fast your Internet connection actually is. The
application surely packs enough features to make it fun to work with for
all users. Even though it's not the best looking of its kind, amount of
potential behind the interface leaves nothing more to be desired.