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“” - ghostRushX - 16-03-2025
Yo, for large files, I always use `--background` to run downloads in the background. Also, `--no-check-certificate` is great for skipping SSL checks if you’re in a hurry.
For retries, `--retry-on-host-error` is a lifesaver. It retries on host errors, which is super handy.
For speeding things up, maybe try `pycurl`? It’s not python wget, but it’s super fast for multiple downloads.
“” - anonyScreenX - 16-03-2025
Hey, for large files, I’d suggest using `--mirror` to mirror entire directories. Also, `--convert-links` is great for fixing links in downloaded files.
For retries, `--retry-on-404` is super useful. It retries on 404 errors, which is handy.
For threading, yeah, it’s clunky. Maybe try `trio`? It’s a bit niche but works wonders for async downloads.