: One of its most unique functions was "Streaming," which allowed users to watch videos directly from a MEGA link in VLC Media Player without waiting for the full file to download .

: It used multiple connections for a single file to maximize the user's internet bandwidth . The "Limit" Challenge

: By cycling through different IP addresses via proxies or VPNs, the software tricked MEGA into thinking the downloads were coming from multiple unique users, effectively resetting the transfer quota . Safety and Legacy

: It allowed users to download files without keeping a browser tab open, which was prone to crashing during massive transfers .

: Tools like MegaDownloader and MegaBasterd (which gained traction in late 2019) allowed users to input a list of proxies .