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How to get the most out of Lynx — and what we’re building next.

NewsSep 25, 2026 4 min read

Lynx is now an app — here’s why we left the web downloader behind

Lynx started as a website that downloaded videos for you. It’s now a desktop app that does it on your own computer — faster, more private and far more reliable.

ProductSep 24, 2026 3 min read

Meet Lynx Notch — your downloads, right in the notch

Lynx Notch turns the space around your MacBook’s camera into a live island for downloads, copied links, music and files.

EngineeringSep 15, 2026 6 min read

Why web downloads break every few weeks — and how Lynx keeps up

Websites change constantly, which is why downloads from them break. Here’s what actually goes wrong, and the three things Lynx does so you rarely notice.

GuidesSep 10, 2026 6 min read

How to choose a download manager for Mac in 2026

Seven things that separate a good download manager from one you’ll uninstall next week — speed, resume, browser integration, quality, updates, clips and price.

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