Monday 17 September 2012

Review for µTorrent


This is a bittorrent download client that sports RSS auto-downloading, bandwidth prioritization, Mainline DHT and scheduling

Sharing files over the Internet using torrents is quite popular and there are a few dedicated applications that can facilitate the file transfer. Such a BitTorrent client is uTorrent, a well-known program that ranks high among its peers.

This tool comes with loads of useful features and is very easy to use. Even if the installation is a breeze you should pay close attention to the third-party software included as it may change the settings of your web browser.

uTorrent will greet you with a very nice and simple interface, designed to provide you quick access to its main functions. Thus, you’ll be able to start new downloads, pause, stop or delete the existing ones, or manage the files you’ve already downloaded straight from the main window.

The application enables you to quickly find new content to download using a powerful built-in search function. The RSS capability is another great feature of uTorrent as it allows the user to subscribe to selected feeds for auto-downloading files.

uTorrent also comes with a configurable bandwidth scheduler, speed limiters and multi-language support to make sure you’ll be able to use it in every corner of the world.

But perhaps the most impressive thing about uTorrent is the way it manages to handle downloads without slowing down Windows. We found that out during our tests where it performed flawlessly and the stress on system resources was minimal.

And if that doesn’t convince you to give uTorrent a chance, you should note that it is also able to download the selected content only when you’re away from the computer. It does that thanks to a special function for pausing the torrents when user activity is detected.

All things considered, it's safe to say that uTorrent remains a heavyweight player in its category, having milions of users worldwide to emphasize that. With a complete feature pack, great ease of use and seamless integration with any system, this software is definitely a keeper for anyone who uses torrents to share files.

µTorrent description



Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in µTorrent, including RSS auto-downloading, bandwidth prioritization, Mainline DHT and scheduling (compatible with BitComet).

Additionally, µTorrent supports the Protocol Encryption joint specification and peer exchange.

µTorrent was written with efficiency in mind. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources - typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all. Additionally, the program itself is contained within a single executable less than 170 KB in size.

Various icon, toolbar graphic and status icon replacements are available, and creating your own is very simple.

µTorrent also has support for localization, and with a language file present, will automatically switch to your system language. If your language isn't available, you can easily add your own, or edit other existing translations to improve them!

The developer puts in a lot of time working on features and making things more user-friendly. Releases only come out when they're ready, with no schedule pressures, so the few bugs that appear are quickly addressed and fixed.
Here are some key features of "µTorrent":

· Multiple simultaneous downloads
· Configurable bandwidth scheduler
· Global and per-torrent speed limiting
· Quick-resumes interrupted transfers
· RSS Downloader
· Trackerless support (Mainline DHT)
· Password-protected boss key
· Global run-command feature on torrent completion/state change
· UDP proxying for SOCKS5
· Proxy privacy features
· Improved set download location/relocate feature (now moves files for you)
· Show add torrent dialog for magnet links
· Add option to pause torrents when user activity is detected on the computer
Requirements:

· Windows 95 users will need to install the Winsock2 Update from Microsoft for µTorrent to work correctly.
What's New in This Release:

· Fix: crash fixes in add torrent dialog

Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:

· Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system
· Offers to download or install software or components (µTorrent Browser Bar) that the program does not require to fully function



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