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μTorrent

µTorrent, a free and lightweight BitTorrent client that allows you to share any type of file on the famous peer to peer network.

13/12/2021
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Summary:

Why use µTorrent?
What is new in the latest version of µTorrent?
Which OS is µTorrent compatible with?
What are the alternatives to µTorrent?

Description

μTorrent, pronounced "uTorrent" or "muTorrent", is a free BitTorrent client, that is to say an application that allows you to share any type of file (movies, applications, music, games, etc.) in the format .torrent on the famous peer to peer network. It's lightweight, comprehensive, and its relatively user-friendly interface makes it one of the most popular BitTorrent clients.

Technically, a Torrent file does not contain the data you covet but rather metadata about the files as well as trackers that allow you to download and retrieve the items on other client user computers. Bittorrent. This is why we talk more about sharing and broadcasting Torrents files, than downloading itself. File retrieval can be performed on multiple servers, so as to distribute the load and avoid slowing down bandwidth.

Once uploaded, your files will also be made available to other clients to facilitate file sharing over the network.

So you first need to download a torrent file from your web browser to your computer, from one of the many sites specializing in torrent files, and then add it to your client software.

Why use µTorrent?

μTorrent presents all the classic features of this type of software. The interface allows you to easily create your files BitTorrent and manage the list of files being shared. You will be able to define the files to download in priority or limit the bandwidth that you want to allocate to a transfer. Finally, the client gives detailed information about each current share, in particular its download speed, an estimate of the remaining time, and detailed information about other clients who are currently sharing the same file.

The application does not embed a search engine or content catalog, but allows its user to subscribe to RSS feeds to automatically start downloading files BitTorrent that they contain (it can be apps, games, movies, music, any kind of content). Note that the application can be managed remotely from a web interface or from a mobile application available on Android.

Other features of this peer-to-peer downloading software include retrieving files directly from a URL of your web browser.

The app also allows you to create a new torrent with your own files. Select your files or folders to share, and leave the default trackers to allow clients to access your documents. Several security options are also available.

Note that it is advisable to monitor the options selected during installation if you do not want partner software to be installed at the same time as μTorrent.

μTorrent exists in a paid pro version which has a torrent analysis solution, a file conversion system to read them on any device. The Pro license removes advertisements and offers a system for streaming your torrent file. No need to download files anymore.

What is new in the latest version of µTorrent?

Recently, μTorrent integrated BitTorrent Speed to its client, which allows users to be rewarded for actively participating in the network and sharing their files. To reward them, not only will they get faster downloads, but they can collect BTT (BitTorrent Token), the cryptocurrency of BitTorrent. The point is not to make money but rather to encourage and reward file sharing, using this peer-to-peer network.

Directly from μTorrent and its function BitTorrent Speed, you can create your wallet and manage your transfers and rewards.

Which OS is µTorrent compatible with?

Available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android 5.0 or higher, μTorrent remains one of the favorite torrent downloaders for users.

The translation is available in French, no need to download and install the language pack to have menus and commands in French. The application is able to detect the language of the OS and automatically apply it to its interface.

What are the alternatives to µTorrent?

μTorrent is one of the best clients available on the market, along with BitTorrent and Vuze, which also offer a free version and a Premium license with subscription, and qBitTorrent which is open source and completely free.

BitTorrent is the historic, free, peer-to-peer data sharing and exchange client. The interfaces are strangely similar and offer the same commands for downloading and creating Torrent files. Also practical and simple to install and use, BitTorrent also offers a planner that allows you to define access time slots for each day of the week. BitTorrent is available for Windows, Mac and Android, in a free Classic version and in a Premium version with a paid subscription.

Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, Azureus Vuze is also a client BitTorrent free, but it also offers a whole series of extensions to complete the basic functionalities of the software, according to your needs and your use. You can integrate a media player or take remote control via an Internet connection or a mobile application. Like its competitors, Vuze provides users with a simplified free version including advertising, as well as a Plus version, with paid subscription.

Unlike other software presented here, qBittorrent is the free and open source alternative to μTorrent, less advertising. It also has a content search tool that allows you to search on several torrent sites. Several filters are available to refine your search results. Powerful and complete, the application has tools for managing torrent files, such as prioritization of downloads on the waiting list, sequential downloads and the bandwidth planner.

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4 803 733

Last update December 13, 2021 License Free license Downloads 114 (last 30 days) Author BitTorrent, Inc Operating systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android Category Internet