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MediaMan Features Explained: Cataloging, Tagging, and Backup

Automated imports: Add items via keyword search, ISBN/UPC lookups, webcam barcode scanning, folder scanning, or drag‑and‑drop; metadata (cover art, descriptions) is fetched from online sources.
Multiple media types: Support for books, music, movies, games and linking local files to catalog entries.
Batch operations: Bulk import and batch editing to populate large collections quickly.
Virtual shelves & views: Visual shelf rendering and multiple browsing views for easy navigation.
Search & filters: Fast searching with advanced filters and saved queries for quick retrieval.

Flexible tags: Create and apply genres, subjects, ratings, or custom keywords; drag‑and‑drop tagging and quick‑tag menus.
Nested categories: Organize with hierarchical categories plus user‑defined collections.
Bulk tagging/editing: Apply or change tags and metadata across many items at once.
Flag/loan tracking: Mark items as lent/rented with borrower info and due dates; visual flags show status.
Custom fields & sorting: Add custom metadata fields and sort or group collections by any attribute.

Single portable file: Entire collection stored in one file (Unicode supported) for easy copying and transfer.
Export formats: Print reports, export as CSV/HTML or generate browsable website exports for sharing.
Data backup: Manual backups of the collection file; compatibility with standard file backup tools.
Sync & portability (limited): Portable single-file database makes moving between machines straightforward; no built-in cloud sync in final official builds.
Recovery & integrity: Export/print options and single-file structure simplify recovery; follow regular file‑backup best practices.

MediaMan is a Windows desktop cataloger (last major releases around 2011); it runs best on older Windows versions with unofficial reports of compatibility on newer systems. Features above describe the 3.x series behavior (e.g., 3.10 build).

If you want, I can convert this into a short how‑to guide for setting up cataloging, tagging, and backups step‑by‑step.