diff --git a/src/data/sources/steamrip.py b/src/data/sources/steamrip.py
index 71de40e..387d860 100644
--- a/src/data/sources/steamrip.py
+++ b/src/data/sources/steamrip.py
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ class SteamripScraper:
         for i in range(len(names)):
             ret.append({"title" : names[i], "url" : links[i]})
 
+        self.cache["data"] = ret
+        self.cache["last_fetched"] = current_time
+
         return ret
 
     def scrape_steamrip_game_downloads(self, gamelink):
@@ -72,8 +75,6 @@ class SteamripScraper:
             if len(link) != 1:
                 ret.append(link)
 
-        self.cache["data"] = ret
-
         return ret
 
     def get_download_link(self, post: Dict):
diff --git a/src/data/sources/uztracker.py b/src/data/sources/uztracker.py
index 027394e..1e871af 100644
--- a/src/data/sources/uztracker.py
+++ b/src/data/sources/uztracker.py
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ class UztrackerScraper:
 
         except requests.RequestException as e:
             consoleLog(f"Failed to fetch {search_url}: {e}")
-            return None
+            return []
 
     def get_download_link(self, post: Dict):
         return get_magnet_link(post["url"])
diff --git a/src/interface/dialogs/contextmenu.py b/src/interface/dialogs/contextmenu.py
index fb8c98f..1125b43 100644
--- a/src/interface/dialogs/contextmenu.py
+++ b/src/interface/dialogs/contextmenu.py
@@ -34,10 +34,12 @@ class ContextMenu:
         if not hasattr(self, '_context_menu_row'):
             return
         row = self._context_menu_row
-        if row < 0 or row >= len(state.active_downloads):
-            return
-        magnet_link = list(state.active_downloads.keys())[row]
-        magnetdl = state.active_downloads[magnet_link]
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            if row < 0 or row >= len(state.active_downloads):
+                return
+            keys = list(state.active_downloads.keys())
+            magnet_link = keys[row]
+            magnetdl = state.active_downloads[magnet_link]
         download_path = magnetdl.save_path()
         if download_path and os.path.exists(download_path):
             if platform.system() == "Windows":
@@ -51,9 +53,11 @@ class ContextMenu:
         if not hasattr(self, '_context_menu_row'):
             return
         row = self._context_menu_row
-        if row < 0 or row >= len(state.active_downloads):
-            return
-        magnet_link = list(state.active_downloads.keys())[row]
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            if row < 0 or row >= len(state.active_downloads):
+                return
+            keys = list(state.active_downloads.keys())
+            magnet_link = keys[row]
         clipboard = QtWidgets.QApplication.clipboard()
         clipboard.setText(magnet_link)
 
@@ -64,7 +68,8 @@ class ContextMenu:
         with state.downloads_lock:
             if row < 0 or row >= len(state.active_downloads):
                 return
-            magnet_link = list(state.active_downloads.keys())[row]
+            keys = list(state.active_downloads.keys())
+            magnet_link = keys[row]
             magnetdl = state.active_downloads[magnet_link]
 
         # Cache the name BEFORE removing from session
diff --git a/src/interface/dialogs/downloadmodel.py b/src/interface/dialogs/downloadmodel.py
index 6cb0237..d6e872e 100644
--- a/src/interface/dialogs/downloadmodel.py
+++ b/src/interface/dialogs/downloadmodel.py
@@ -34,7 +34,8 @@ class DownloadModel(QAbstractTableModel):
                 return None
             
             try:
-                magnet_link = list(state.active_downloads.keys())[index.row()]
+                keys = list(state.active_downloads.keys())
+                magnet_link = keys[index.row()]
                 magnetdl = state.active_downloads[magnet_link]
                 status = magnetdl.status()
             except (IndexError, KeyError, RuntimeError):
@@ -101,7 +102,8 @@ class DownloadModel(QAbstractTableModel):
             if row >= len(state.active_downloads) or row < 0:
                 return
             try:
-                magnet_link = list(state.active_downloads.keys())[row]
+                keys = list(state.active_downloads.keys())
+                magnet_link = keys[row]
                 magnetdl = state.active_downloads[magnet_link]
                 status = magnetdl.status()
             except (IndexError, KeyError, RuntimeError):
diff --git a/src/interface/gui.py b/src/interface/gui.py
index cd1765a..348ef41 100644
--- a/src/interface/gui.py
+++ b/src/interface/gui.py
@@ -315,6 +315,15 @@ class MainWindow(QtWidgets.QMainWindow, QWidget):
     def _on_log_signal(self, text):
         if hasattr(self, 'consoleLog'):
             self.consoleLog.append(text)
+            # Delete lines if exceeding 500
+            doc = self.consoleLog.document()
+            if doc.blockCount() > 500:
+                cursor = self.consoleLog.textCursor()
+                cursor.movePosition(cursor.MoveOperation.Start)
+                cursor.movePosition(cursor.MoveOperation.Down, cursor.MoveMode.KeepAnchor, doc.blockCount() - 500)
+                cursor.removeSelectedText()
+                cursor.deleteChar()
+                
             self.consoleLog.verticalScrollBar().setValue(
                 self.consoleLog.verticalScrollBar().maximum()
             )
diff --git a/src/network/direct_download/__init__.py b/src/network/direct_download/__init__.py
index a082b51..f423484 100644
--- a/src/network/direct_download/__init__.py
+++ b/src/network/direct_download/__init__.py
@@ -15,9 +15,10 @@ def add_direct_download(url: str, title: str, dl_path: Optional[str] = None, hea
     if dl_path is None:
         dl_path = state.download_path
 
-    if url in state.active_downloads:
-        consoleLog(f"Download already active: {title}")
-        return
+    with state.downloads_lock:
+        if url in state.active_downloads:
+            consoleLog(f"Download already active: {title}")
+            return
 
     filename = (
         detect_filename_from_headers(url, DirectDownloadHandle.USER_AGENT)
@@ -26,7 +27,8 @@ def add_direct_download(url: str, title: str, dl_path: Optional[str] = None, hea
     )
 
     handle = DirectDownloadHandle(url, filename, dl_path, headers, single_threaded)
-    state.active_downloads[url] = handle
+    with state.downloads_lock:
+        state.active_downloads[url] = handle
     add_download_log(title, url, "", False)
     handle.start()
     consoleLog(f"Started direct download: {filename}")
diff --git a/src/network/direct_download/status.py b/src/network/direct_download/status.py
index aabb87b..7f997a0 100644
--- a/src/network/direct_download/status.py
+++ b/src/network/direct_download/status.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 from dataclasses import dataclass
+from collections import deque
 from typing import Optional
 import libtorrent as lt
 import threading
@@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ class DirectDownloadStatus:
         self._upload_rate = 0
 
         self._chunk_bytes: dict[int, int] = {}  
-        self._speed_window: list[tuple[float, int]] = [] 
+        self._speed_window: deque[tuple[float, int]] = deque() 
         self._speed_window_size = 3.0
 
     @property
@@ -65,9 +66,8 @@ class DirectDownloadStatus:
             self._speed_window.append((now, self._total_wanted_done))
 
             cutoff = now - self._speed_window_size
-            self._speed_window = [
-                (t, b) for t, b in self._speed_window if t >= cutoff
-            ]
+            while self._speed_window and self._speed_window[0][0] < cutoff:
+                self._speed_window.popleft()
             if len(self._speed_window) >= 2:
                 oldest_time, oldest_bytes = self._speed_window[0]
                 dt = now - oldest_time
diff --git a/src/network/libtorrent_int.py b/src/network/libtorrent_int.py
index db31889..a1e59da 100644
--- a/src/network/libtorrent_int.py
+++ b/src/network/libtorrent_int.py
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import time
 import os
 
 
-loop_running = False
+_loop_lock = threading.Lock()
 
 def get_free_space_mb(dirname):
     if platform.system() == 'Windows':
@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ def get_free_space_mb(dirname):
 
 def check_space():
     while not state.shutdown_event.is_set():
-        for _, magnetdl in list(state.active_downloads.items()):
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            items = list(state.active_downloads.items())
+        for _, magnetdl in items:
             try:
                 status = magnetdl.status()
             except RuntimeError:
@@ -81,9 +83,11 @@ def add_download(magnet_uri):
     init_session()
     free_space = get_free_space_mb(state.download_path)
 
-    if magnet_uri in state.active_downloads:
+    with state.downloads_lock:
+        already_active = magnet_uri in state.active_downloads
+        handle = state.active_downloads.get(magnet_uri) if already_active else None
+    if already_active:
         try:
-            handle = state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
             status = handle.status()
 
             if status.has_metadata:
@@ -93,7 +97,8 @@ def add_download(magnet_uri):
 
                     consoleLog(f"File Deleted, redownloading: {status.name}")
                     state.dl_session.remove_torrent(handle)
-                    del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
+                    with state.downloads_lock:
+                        del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
                 else:
                     consoleLog("Skipping Downloading, download already running...")
                     return False
@@ -102,23 +107,26 @@ def add_download(magnet_uri):
                 return False
         except RuntimeError as e:
             consoleLog(f"Error in LibTorrent Handle: {e}")
-            del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
+            with state.downloads_lock:
+                del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
 
     try:
         params = lt.parse_magnet_uri(magnet_uri)
         params.save_path = state.download_path
 
         handle = state.dl_session.add_torrent(params)
+        metadata_timeout = 60
+        metadata_start = time.time()
         while not handle.has_metadata():
+            if time.time() - metadata_start > metadata_timeout:
+                state.dl_session.remove_torrent(handle)
+                consoleLog("Timed out waiting for torrent metadata")
+                return False
             time.sleep(1)
 
         total_size = handle.get_torrent_info().total_size()
 
-        if free_space > total_size:
-            magnetdl = lt.parse_magnet_uri(magnet_uri)
-            magnetdl.save_path = state.download_path
-            download = state.dl_session.add_torrent(magnetdl)
-        else:
+        if free_space <= total_size:
             state.dl_session.remove_torrent(handle)
             consoleLog("Not enough free space to download this item.")
             return False
@@ -126,8 +134,9 @@ def add_download(magnet_uri):
     except Exception as e:
         consoleLog(f"Failed to add torrent or fetch info: {e}")
         return False
-    if download:
-        state.active_downloads[magnet_uri] = download
+    if handle:
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            state.active_downloads[magnet_uri] = handle
     consoleLog(f"Added {magnet_uri} to downloads")
 
     run_thread(threading.Thread(target=dl_status_loop))
@@ -140,9 +149,10 @@ def add_seed(magnet_uri, file_path):
 
     init_session()
 
-    if magnet_uri in state.active_downloads:
-        consoleLog("Already seeding this torrent")
-        return False
+    with state.downloads_lock:
+        if magnet_uri in state.active_downloads:
+            consoleLog("Already seeding this torrent")
+            return False
 
     try:
         magnetdl = lt.parse_magnet_uri(magnet_uri)
@@ -151,43 +161,43 @@ def add_seed(magnet_uri, file_path):
     except Exception as e:
         consoleLog(f"Failed to add seed: {e}")
         return False
-    state.active_downloads[magnet_uri] = handle
+    with state.downloads_lock:
+        state.active_downloads[magnet_uri] = handle
     state.seeded_magnets.add(magnet_uri)
     return True
 
 
 def dl_status_loop():
-    global loop_running
-    if loop_running == True:
+    if not _loop_lock.acquire(blocking=False):
         return
     
-    loop_running = True
-    completed_set = set()
-    
-    if not state.active_downloads:
-        consoleLog("No active downloads")
-        loop_running = False
-        return
-    
-    while state.active_downloads and not state.shutdown_event.is_set():
-        for magnet_uri, magnetdl in list(state.active_downloads.items()):
-            try:
-                status = magnetdl.status()
-            except RuntimeError:
-                continue
-            
-            if status.state == lt.torrent_status.seeding and magnet_uri not in completed_set:
-                consoleLog(f"Download completed: {status.name}")
-                
-                completed_set.add(magnet_uri)
+    try:
+        completed_set = set()
         
         if not state.active_downloads:
-            loop_running = False
-            break
+            consoleLog("No active downloads")
+            return
         
-        time.sleep(1)
-    
-    loop_running = False
+        while state.active_downloads and not state.shutdown_event.is_set():
+            with state.downloads_lock:
+                items = list(state.active_downloads.items())
+            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in items:
+                try:
+                    status = magnetdl.status()
+                except RuntimeError:
+                    continue
+                
+                if status.state == lt.torrent_status.seeding and magnet_uri not in completed_set:
+                    consoleLog(f"Download completed: {status.name}")
+                    
+                    completed_set.add(magnet_uri)
+            
+            if not state.active_downloads:
+                break
+            
+            time.sleep(1)
+    finally:
+        _loop_lock.release()
 
 def update_settings():
 
diff --git a/src/network/libtorrent_misc.py b/src/network/libtorrent_misc.py
index eeb471e..b1c6664 100644
--- a/src/network/libtorrent_misc.py
+++ b/src/network/libtorrent_misc.py
@@ -9,19 +9,23 @@ import os
 
 def cleanup_session():
     if state.dl_session is not None:
-        for magnetdl in state.active_downloads.values():
-            if hasattr(magnetdl, 'pause'):  # Check it's a handle
-                magnetdl.pause()
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            for magnetdl in state.active_downloads.values():
+                if hasattr(magnetdl, 'pause'):  # check it's a handle
+                    magnetdl.pause()
         
         del state.dl_session
         state.dl_session = None
-        state.active_downloads.clear()
+        with state.downloads_lock:
+            state.active_downloads.clear()
 
 def send_notification(shutdown_event):
     notified = set()
     while not shutdown_event.is_set():
         try:
-            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in list(state.active_downloads.items()):
+            with state.downloads_lock:
+                items = list(state.active_downloads.items())
+            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in items:
                 if isinstance(magnetdl, dict):
                     continue
                 
@@ -42,7 +46,9 @@ def update_log(shutdown_event):
     updated = set()
     while not shutdown_event.is_set():
         try:
-            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in list(state.active_downloads.items()):
+            with state.downloads_lock:
+                items = list(state.active_downloads.items())
+            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in items:
                 if isinstance(magnetdl, dict):
                     continue
                 
@@ -63,7 +69,9 @@ def update_log(shutdown_event):
 def check_deleted_files(shutdown_event):
     while not shutdown_event.is_set():
         try:
-            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in list(state.active_downloads.items()):
+            with state.downloads_lock:
+                items = list(state.active_downloads.items())
+            for magnet_uri, magnetdl in items:
                 if isinstance(magnetdl, dict):
                     continue
                 
@@ -75,7 +83,8 @@ def check_deleted_files(shutdown_event):
                     if not os.path.exists(file_path):
                         consoleLog(f"Registered File Deletion: {status.name}")
                         state.dl_session.remove_torrent(magnetdl)
-                        del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
+                        with state.downloads_lock:
+                            del state.active_downloads[magnet_uri]
         except Exception as e:
             consoleLog(f"Exception while checking for file deletions: {e}")
         time.sleep(5)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/utils/data/state.py b/src/utils/data/state.py
index 1004d0a..d1dc6e0 100644
--- a/src/utils/data/state.py
+++ b/src/utils/data/state.py
@@ -38,6 +38,9 @@ class AppState(QObject):
         self._image_opacity: int = 100
         self._image_as_wallpaper: bool = False
         self._image_position: str = "bottom-right"  # top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, center
+        self._image_custom_position: bool = False
+        self._image_x: int = 0
+        self._image_y: int = 0
 
         # Trackers / Scraping
         self.posts: list[Dict[str,str]] | None = None  # titles, urls, author, seeders, leechers
diff --git a/src/utils/logging/logs.py b/src/utils/logging/logs.py
index da8ade4..03b9de4 100644
--- a/src/utils/logging/logs.py
+++ b/src/utils/logging/logs.py
@@ -8,6 +8,27 @@ import os
 import re
 
 
+def _downloads_file_path() -> str:
+    return os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
+
+def _load_downloads() -> list[Download]:
+    downloads_file = _downloads_file_path()
+    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
+        try:
+            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
+                existing_data = json.load(file)
+                return [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
+        except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError) as e:
+            consoleLog(f"Error loading downloads.json: {e}")
+    return []
+
+def _save_downloads(downloads: list[Download]) -> DownloadList:
+    download_list = DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
+    with open(_downloads_file_path(), "w") as file:
+        json.dump(asdict(download_list), file, indent=4)
+    return download_list
+
+
 def add_download_log(title, url, magnet_uri, completed) -> DownloadList:
     # wait for metadata outside the lock to avoid blocking other threads
     magnetdl = state.active_downloads.get(magnet_uri)
@@ -28,17 +49,7 @@ def add_download_log(title, url, magnet_uri, completed) -> DownloadList:
         return _add_download_log_inner(title, url, magnet_uri, completed, path)
 
 def _add_download_log_inner(title, url, magnet_uri, completed, path) -> DownloadList:
-    downloads_file = os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
-    
-    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
-        try:
-            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
-                existing_data = json.load(file)
-                downloads = [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
-        except json.JSONDecodeError:
-            downloads = []
-    else:
-        downloads = []
+    downloads = _load_downloads()
 
     if any((magnet_uri and d.magnet_uri == magnet_uri) or (url and d.url == url) for d in downloads):
         if magnet_uri and magnet_uri in state.active_downloads:
@@ -60,30 +71,14 @@ def _add_download_log_inner(title, url, magnet_uri, completed, path) -> Download
     ))
 
     consoleLog(f"Added {title} to Log File")
-    
-    download_list = DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
-    with open(downloads_file, "w") as file:
-        json.dump(asdict(download_list), file, indent=4)
-    
-    return download_list
+    return _save_downloads(downloads)
 
 def remove_download_log(magnet_uri) -> DownloadList:
     with state.downloads_lock:
         return _remove_download_log_inner(magnet_uri)
 
 def _remove_download_log_inner(magnet_uri) -> DownloadList:
-    downloads_file = os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
-    
-    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
-        try:
-            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
-                existing_data = json.load(file)
-                downloads = [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
-        except json.JSONDecodeError:
-            downloads = []
-    else:
-        downloads = []
-
+    downloads = _load_downloads()
 
     magnet_link = (magnet_uri or "").strip()
     if not magnet_link:
@@ -93,30 +88,14 @@ def _remove_download_log_inner(magnet_uri) -> DownloadList:
     downloads = [d for d in downloads if (getattr(d, 'magnet_uri', None) or "").strip() != magnet_link and (getattr(d, 'url', None) or "").strip() != magnet_link]
 
     consoleLog(f"Removed {title} from Log File")
-
-    download_list = DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
-    with open(downloads_file, "w") as file:
-        json.dump(asdict(download_list), file, indent=4)
-    
-    return download_list
+    return _save_downloads(downloads)
 
 def update_download_completed(magnet_uri, completed) -> DownloadList:
     with state.downloads_lock:
         return _update_download_completed_inner(magnet_uri, completed)
 
 def _update_download_completed_inner(magnet_uri, completed) -> DownloadList:
-    downloads_file = os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
-    
-    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
-        try:
-            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
-                existing_data = json.load(file)
-                downloads = [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
-        except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError) as e:
-            consoleLog(f"Error loading downloads.json: {e}")
-            downloads = []
-    else:
-        downloads = []
+    downloads = _load_downloads()
 
     identifier = (magnet_uri or "").strip()
     if state.debug:
@@ -145,13 +124,8 @@ def _update_download_completed_inner(magnet_uri, completed) -> DownloadList:
         consoleLog("No matching download found to update")
         return DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
 
-    download_list = DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
-    with open(downloads_file, "w") as file:
-        json.dump(asdict(download_list), file, indent=4)
-    
     consoleLog("Updated download log")
-    
-    return download_list
+    return _save_downloads(downloads)
     
 
 def get_download_logs() -> DownloadList:
@@ -159,18 +133,7 @@ def get_download_logs() -> DownloadList:
         return _get_download_logs_inner()
 
 def _get_download_logs_inner() -> DownloadList:
-    downloads_file = os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
-    
-    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
-        try:
-            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
-                existing_data = json.load(file)
-                downloads = [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
-        except json.JSONDecodeError:
-            downloads = []
-    else:
-        downloads = []
-    
+    downloads = _load_downloads()
     return DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
 
 
@@ -195,18 +158,7 @@ def update_download_completed_by_hash(info_hash, completed) -> DownloadList:
         return _update_download_completed_by_hash_inner(info_hash, completed)
 
 def _update_download_completed_by_hash_inner(info_hash, completed) -> DownloadList:
-    downloads_file = os.path.join(state.settings_path, "downloads.json")
-    
-    if os.path.exists(downloads_file) and os.path.getsize(downloads_file) > 0:
-        try:
-            with open(downloads_file, "r") as file:
-                existing_data = json.load(file)
-                downloads = [Download(**d) for d in existing_data.get("data", [])]
-        except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError) as e:
-            consoleLog(f"Error loading downloads.json: {e}")
-            downloads = []
-    else:
-        downloads = []
+    downloads = _load_downloads()
 
     info_hash_upper = (info_hash or "").upper().strip()
     consoleLog(f"Updating download by hash: {info_hash_upper}")
@@ -228,13 +180,8 @@ def _update_download_completed_by_hash_inner(info_hash, completed) -> DownloadLi
         consoleLog("No matching download found to update")
         return DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
 
-    download_list = DownloadList(data=downloads, count=len(downloads))
-    with open(downloads_file, "w") as file:
-        json.dump(asdict(download_list), file, indent=4)
-    
     consoleLog("Updated download log")
-    
-    return download_list
+    return _save_downloads(downloads)
 
 
 def set_main_window(window):
diff --git a/src/utils/network/download.py b/src/utils/network/download.py
index 86a8152..74362a5 100644
--- a/src/utils/network/download.py
+++ b/src/utils/network/download.py
@@ -37,10 +37,16 @@ def run_download(post, headers: Optional[dict] = None):
 
     if ismagnet:
         link = result
+        if not link:
+            consoleLog("Failed to retrieve magnet link")
+            return
         add_magnet(link)
         add_download_log(post.get("title", "Unknown"), "", link, False)
     else:
         link, link_headers = result if isinstance(result, tuple) else (result, None)
+        if not link:
+            consoleLog("Failed to retrieve download link")
+            return
         final_headers = headers or link_headers
         add_direct_download(link, post.get("title", "Unknown"), headers=final_headers, single_threaded=final_headers is not None)