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A secure download manager that can prevent file corruption and boost download speeds

A secure download manager that can prevent file corruption and boost download speeds

Vote: (93 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Strongdc

Version: 2.42

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(93 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Strongdc

2.42

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Safe and secure file sharing.
  • A lot of new customization options.
  • Strong encryption keeps data safe.

Cons

  • Not a lot of people use the client.
  • Still a few annoying bugs.

StrongDC is a reliable file sharing client that utilizes ADC protocols over a Direct Connect network. Before there was StrongDC, there was only DC, an older, open source file sharing client. StrongDC brings a lot of new features and capabilities to the table, which is to be expected from any open source project that earns the interest of capable programmers. On that same note, one of the great things about the older DC platform is that anyone could crack open the source code and make the improvements they like. That is how StrongDC came to be the great file sharing client that it is today.

Segmented Downloading.

StrongDC allows users to safely download segmented files from multiple users without the risk of lost data or corruption along the way. This is great for people who have poor connection speeds at home, but would still like to share files with others. Segmented downloading is also much safer than downloading a large file from a single online source. The various positions and sizes of the file segments gets decided based on the overall size of the file and the speeds of various connections.

Additional Features.

There are a lot of new features that come with StrongDC that make it worth the download. The DHT search engine allows files to be posted outside of the primary HUB, thus allowing external users the chance to download and share the files. Speed limiters are available to prevent too much bandwidth consumption from a single source. The program will automatically disconnect sources that have unreliable or slow download speeds. This allows for high download speeds at all times. Advanced encryption keeps the hub and all the shared information safe from nefarious individuals.

StrongDC has also listened to recent user suggestions and make a lot of progress towards implementing UI customization options. Users can now select their own personal skins, colors, fonts, backgrounds, and make other visual changes. It allows for a unique and personal experience that reflects each user’s own style. For those who don’t want to customize their UI, they’ll find that it looks a lot like the older DC UI they may already be familiar with.

Pros

  • Safe and secure file sharing.
  • A lot of new customization options.
  • Strong encryption keeps data safe.

Cons

  • Not a lot of people use the client.
  • Still a few annoying bugs.