November 1, 2011
BitTorrent is still a reliable and pretty fast way to download large files. It might not be the best method out there, but sometimes it sure is the easiest. The clients are straightforward enough and the files are easy to come by. Today, I will give you a list of the best BitTorrent clients out there right now – each suited for somewhat different needs.
August 24, 2011
Manage your µTorrent downloads from any browser, without having to change settings on your router or get a static IP. With µTorrent 3 and the new remote function all you need to do is set a username and password. Whether you want to simply add a torrent, manage your files or change your client settings, µTorrent Remote gives you full access from anywhere.
June 15, 2011
For many people, the distributed peer-to-peer download power of torrents isn’t all it’s made out to be. If you’re feeling drowned in fake files, choking from ISP speed throttling, and sick of being told you’re unconnectable – this guide is for you. We’ll have your torrent downloads in tip-top shape in no time. If you follow everything I show you here, your torrent overview screen should soon be capable of looking like this.
February 14, 2011
Every internet user need a good download manager, one that could maximize and speed up the download process. This manager should also be able to manage the download results: automatically arrange the files into folders according to their types or other kind of pre-determined rules. While there are quite a number of great download managers [...]
February 11, 2011
From its humble beginnings some ten years ago, peer-2-peer file sharing has evolved in leaps and bounds, with the majority of Internet traffic now focused on the “torrent” protocol. Torrent clients are now so advanced that they don’t even need a centralised tracker anymore – just give them a torrent and they can seek out [...]
February 3, 2011
Whilst on the hunt for worthy Linux BitTorrent clients I came across a handful of feature-packed apps, all vying for my attention. I immediately took to Deluge and qBittorrent, mainly due to the similarities with the fantastic uTorrent. After using Deluge for a good few months I started to notice the odd crack under the [...]
January 5, 2011
No one will argue that the most popular BitTorrent client (at least under Windows) is uTorrent. It’s small, it’s fast, and it’s also free. You can’t get any better combination than that, could you? It turns out that you can. The developer of uTorrent is trying to improve the user experience by opening up the [...]
December 15, 2010
After perusing our must-have Windows apps page, a plucky MakeUseOf reader emailed us suggesting that we put together a list for both Windows and Linux users. When I originally switched from Windows to Ubuntu I was very interested in these cross-platform apps. After more than 10 years loyalty to Bill’s operating system, I had built [...]
December 8, 2010
BitTorrent is a fast, reliable and fairly straightforward way to download files large and small. We’ve got a guide right here. Whether you’re regularly downloading meaty Linux distributions or simply prefer to try-before-you-buy, you’ll be needing a decent torrent client to keep your downloads in check. Windows users have the luxury of uTorrent, which (in [...]
October 5, 2010
Despite the fact that Torrent is one of the most popular download methods available today, there are many everyday computer users who still don’t “get it”. So, explaining where and how to get the latest episodes of your favorite TV shows from torrents to your next door neighbor could be a challenging and time consuming [...]
