Many people struggle with a cluttered download folder, where files pile up unnoticed and make it harder to find important items. Since there's no easy way to track inactive files or clean them in bulk, users often end up wasting storage space and time searching through disorganized downloads.

A Smarter Way to Manage Downloads

A solution could involve creating a tool that monitors how often files in the download folder are used—tracking when they're last opened, moved, or edited. It could then send reminders about inactive files (e.g., "These files haven’t been touched in 14 days") and offer quick options to delete, archive, or move them in bulk. Users might also set custom rules, such as excluding specific file types or adjusting the reminder timeframe.

Why This Could Be Useful

• For casual users: Automates cleanup of forgotten downloads like PDFs or images.
• For professionals: Helps manage temporary project files that pile up quickly.
• For developers: Prevents old test files from causing version conflicts.

Existing tools like Windows Storage Sense or CleanMyMac only delete files based on fixed rules or require manual scans. This approach could stand out by proactively nudging users while letting them control what’s removed.

How to Test the Idea

Starting with a browser extension could help validate the concept quickly. A basic version might:

1. Track file activity in the default downloads folder.
2. Show pop-up reminders for inactive files.
3. Include a one-click delete option.

This could simplify digital cleanup by focusing on what users actually use, not just arbitrary file ages or sizes.