uTorrent (also known as µTorrent) is a lightweight, powerful and very tiny BitTorent file transfer protocol client that is today used by over 132 million of users, making it without any doubt the most BitTorrent popular client that is by some measurements responsible for large percentage of total internet bandwidth each day. As for functionality, uTorrent is brimming with countless features and services that are tightly integrated into its very simple to use interface. This includes ability to download multiple files at once, setup your own BitTorrent sharing, monitor all aspects of download and upload connections, set up scheduled downloads, chance the number of peers you want to remain connected to, and many others.
History of uTorrent started in September of 2005, very quickly managing to promote its speed, versatility and ability to fully control all aspect of BitTorrent file management. This attracted millions of users, and enabled Swedish developer Ludvig Strigeus (creator of the popular emulator ScummVM) to regularly maintain this free and ad-supported client. Important point that enabled uTorrent to become so successful is its package. It is distributed on the web as a single executable file that is smaller than one megabyte, which makes it extremely portable and easy to use. Currently uTorrent supports Windows XP and newer.
User interface of uTorrent is minimal, and able to be customized and downsized all the way to the Micro-size that shows only the most important things as a small overlay on your Windows desktop.
Features that make uTorrent so popular:
Tiny
uTorrent is less than 800 KB (smaller than a digital photo!). It installs ultra-fast with a light footprint on your computer, and runs super-efficiently.
Easy
Simple and straightforward – that’s uTorrent. With its purpose-built interface, downloading torrents is a snap.
Accessible
Access uTorrent from anywhere with uTorrent Remote. Easily access your home clients securely (using ultra-private authentication and key-exchange).
Innovative
Since uTorrent is offered by the team who invented the BitTorrent open source protocol, you know you will always have access to the latest and greatest technologies.
Fast
Expertly designed for fast downloads. Avoids hogging valuable system resources, runs quietly in the background, and doesn’t interfere with your work, play etc.
Cutting Edge
Incorporating groundbreaking µTP technology, uTorrent maximizes bandwidth and reduces congestion – so you have the smoothest, quickest downloads possible and don’t make your internet connection slow to a crawl.
Intelligent
uTorrent is instinctively smart. It auto-adjusts bandwidth usage based upon your network and the Internet. Use Skype, play games, stream video etc., all without interference.
Plug-n-Play
uTorrent is a snap to install on your home network. In most cases, it’s plug-n-play. It also uses UPnP and NAT-PMP technologies to prepare your router for torrent access.
