NZBVortex is intended for downloading data from Usenet servers. It is good that the application can transfer data very efficiently, using multiple threads with a minimum impact on system resources. In this respect, the tool can minimize the volume of data to transfer by discriminating unnecessary parts.
The application’s interface resembles that of other download managers, so it is unlikely that you have any problems using it. The workflow is very simple: you just need to create a download task by providing the link and let the tool do the rest. There are buttons to pause, resume or cancel tasks. Besides, the panel on the right allows you to explore the list of the files being downloaded as part of the currently selected task.
Probably the most difficult part of working with Usenet is finding the intended resources, which is why NZBVortex’s built-in search feature is so gladly welcomed. Good news is that it supports various Usenet engines, like Binsearch, NZBClub, NZBIndex and NZBKing. What is more, it is possible to refine your results by using filters. Besides, thanks to the tool’s integration with NZBVortex Cloud, you will not waste any time downloading spam and junk data. Another choice consists in monitoring specific posts via news feeds.
In short, NZBVortex is a great choice for those who still prefer to share resources via Usenet. In this regard, compared with other download managers, its main limitation is that it does not support downloading resources other than those shared in Usenet networks. Fortunately, there is a trial version you can download from the developer’s site. Then, if you are satisfied with it, you can purchase it from both the developer or the Mac App Store.
v2.1 [Mar 24, 2011]
• Show closed/opened lock icon depending if password has been entered for NZB
• Improve "snappiness" of update data in Scrollview views
• Post extract "par2 filename repair" postprocessing
• Sandboxed apps can't use proc_listpidspath anymore
• Don't strip [] and () characters from NZB filename so NZBs keep years in name
• Slightly less cpu cycles when no NZB is processing
• File cleanup - file_id.diz
• Ability to disable "download error" notification sheet
• Favicon for web interface bookmark.
• Match RSS Include filter in order, first has preference
• Some specific poster uploads filenames with usenet file name "(null)"
• Improve CPU usage on high count nzb queues
• Blacklisting in search by poster name
• Integrate an additional search engine
• Add any Newznab based site as a search engine
• Select Newznab search engine categories
• Reintroduce "smart par2 check" checkbox in advanced preferences
• Add option to auto create separate folders for seasons when using groups
• Ability to abort Usenet Search and downloads of nzbs in search
• Archive password file support and via nzb filename {{PW}}
• Recreate rss completely, new code and improved UI
• Detect wake up while updating RSS feeds, cancel update if detected
• Disable "Missing start archive" junk check when filenames in nzb are incorrect
• Sorting of the list of group in the menu
• Sort Watch/RSS List top left on name
• Groups: Ability to move to subfolder with same name as RSS watch
• RSS TV Shows: download all episodes of a show but never double
• Groups: Ability to move TV shows to season folder
• Fixed bug where no download would start from RSS without include filter
Secure Download Manager (SDM) is e-academy’s proprietary software program
